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Ju ne 1986

Arista Members Installed "

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Arista Secretary Lorna Chan lights candle as President Kevin Kum looks 'on.

Arista Members - 1986 Sharon Albert Maria Alexander . Jennifer Antoszewski Linda Anzalone Joseph Bawar Heather Berman Lynda Carro ll Regina Cavaioli Julie Chan Lorna Chan Linda Cheung Ji Yeon Choi Richard Chung Russell De Castro

Debra Dermack M'artha Dougoviannis Sharon Dreyer Michelle Drossman Karen Greenberger Suman Gupta Sabina Hirshfield Melissa Hoffman Stephanie 'Joseph Kevin Kim . Jennifer Kroman Shanita Lawrence Teresa Lazar Dana Levine

Zorayda Lopez Robin Machado Bradley Mayer Christine McGra th Edward McMahon Sophia Menakis Robyn Mendelsohn Robert Mendoza Joseph Merino Michelle Miller Marjorie Momplaisir Joanne Muntzner Sumati Nagpal Heather Nash

Lauren Nussbaum Suzanne Offerman Faria Pere ira Yasmin Qazi Rose Quiles Vadim Rubinstein Cheryl Schustack Felicia Shpall Donria Socano Julie Tromberg Bernadette Van Huy Heat her Wacht Gregory Warnke Hyun-Su Yi

By Karen Greenberger The first Installa tion of Arista members took place at Queens College on Ju ne 2. This specialoccasion was to honor the students who retained a 90-plus average during the fall and spring terms of.the 1984-85 school year. Kevin Kim and Joseph Bawar, President and Vice President of Arista, led the 55 Arista members into the Little Thea tre . Lorna Chan, Treasurer, and Teresa Lazar, Secretary, followed. Each officer of Arista held an unlit candle which he or she placed on the stage around the burning Cand le of Knowledge.

Kevin Kim led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem, which was performed by the school band. The honorab le Kenneth Shorter, Townsend Harris Class of 1930, Principal Malcolm Lar g ma nn , Arisfa ' Advisor Howard Wagner, and Dean Robert Haan of Queens College addressed the students and parents.

Judge Shorter explained to the students that scholarship is one facet of the choosing process . "The most important aftereffect of scholarship," he added, "is the rendering of service." Each Arista officer made a short speech and lit the candle he or she symbolized: Scholarsh ip, The city went over its budget for Leadership, Service , and repairs and Mr. Quinones explain- Character. Arista president Kim ed, "We have a lot of catching up stated, " We should continue to learn even when formal education to do."

Students Quiz Quinones By Michelle Gnyp Na'han Quinones, New York City Schools Chancellor, held a news conference for high school students at the Board of Educa- -, tion on April 28 to discuss different aspects and actions of the school system. Before responding to questions, t h e chancellor encouraged students to remain in school and discouraged those who may be considering q u itt in g . Mr. Quinones also made a request for students to consider an occupation within the school system. A majo r topic of discussion was the question of schools not dosing over the Passover holidays, and in general, schools closing fo r religious reasons . Mr . Quinones insisted that the schools were not dangerous at any time for either students or teachers during the first two days of the Passover holiday, a time when many teachers and students did not attend school. Mr. Quinones stated , "We must get off t he kick of celebrating holidays by closing , schools." He said that if any child is celebrating a religious holiday, he shouldnot be required to at.tend school that day if it interferes with his religious beliefs, but his religious beliefs shou ld not require theschoolj o close. The Chance llo r · expressed

positive feelings toward higher teachers' salaries. He said he hopes to make education a more appetizing profession so that the city may attract many new, bright people to.enter the school system. Mr. Quinones discussed the Regents Action Plan, a new state wide plan requiring new regents requiremen ts. He feels that New York City will benefit from the' plan because it will provide a fair examination that everyone will take and thus, everyone may be judged on one test. However, he said, there are negative aspects of the plan, too . . Each student will be tak ing the same test and thus must learn the same material. He does not wish the entire school system to work from the same lesson plan, since he feels that creativity is an important' facet in learning . Not every teacher has the same teaching Il)ethod. Every student does not have the same learning capacity. He hopes that these differences will not be affected by this new plan. Students questio ned the state of some of New York City's high schools, making reference to their ' own schools as "cramped, " falling down" and "absymal." Mr. ' Quinones explained that there had been little need for repair on schools for many years, and then suddenly many schools began deteriorating at the same' time.

is ended , for education ends only 'with life." Each inductee of the National Honor Society received a .certificate and a pin distributed' by Howard Wagner an d Mrs. Bernice Horowitz, Assistan t Pr incipal, Supervision . In addit ion to performing the p ro cess io na l , " H u Id igungsmarsch, " and "The Star Spang led Banner," the band also performed " Stars and Stripes Forever," with a piccolo 0010 by Maria Alexander. The Townsend Ha rris Alma Mater, written by Ervin Drake, Class of 1935, was sung by the school chorus, directed by Chorus Master David Briskin. At the conclusion of the Alma Mater, the leaders of Arista conducted the members out of the auditorium while the band, under the direct ion of Robert Nelson, played " Miss Liberty March " by John Edmo ndson . The Arista Senate established the following criteria for students who hope to be - inducted into Arista next year: In order to become a member of the National Honor Society, each student must have a minimum cumu lative average of 90 for the year prior to induction. There may be no N or U in character on the permanent record card and the student may not have any record of a dean's offense . The studen t must exhibit leadership qualities and have performed either school or community service in the year prior to induc tion.

Tree Planted 'at Queens College To Remember Seven Astronauts By Renata Kobetts Townsend Ha rris students and faculty gathered after school at Queens College on Apr il 18 to plan t a pear tree in honor of the seven brave men and women who died in the .Challenger explosion January 28. Money was raised through a collection from the student body during lunch bands, organized by Mrs . Odile Garcia. ' Principal Malcolm Largmann , who spoke at the ceremony, observed, " I think it is an indication of the kind of sentiment that a school like ours tries to foster . Mrs. Garcia, who originated the idea, was really right on target with the kind of activity commemorating the destruc tion of the Challenger." At the ceremony, Largmann compa red the tree to Shakespeare's lines from As You Like It. " In life we often find tongues in trees and books in running brooks." He continued, " The tree speaks of our belief in . the indomitable spirit of man and the awe with which welook upon those who have -the .courage ' to

adventure in order to expand our hor izons ."

everybody and it was really nice to see everyone participating. " She told students, "Do the ' best you The Townsend Harris band, can and always reach higher." . Queens College Dean of Educacon ducted by Robert Nelson opened the ceremony with "The tion Susanna W. Pflaum wrote to Star Spangled Banner" and later Garcia, "Whenever I pass the played several other selections as tree; I think a bit about the well. Classic Editor-in-Chief astronauts and about the studen ts Heather Nash, read her poem at the high school. Although not yet on campus , they have already " The Hidden Warrior." Garcia later commented, " It made a very positive Townsend was a ni ce experience for - Harris mark here. " ..

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Nobel Winner and Alumnus Visits:

Hauptman Offers Advice By Danlelle Frons Townsend Harris alumnus Dr . Herber t Hauptman, winner of the 1985 Nobel Prize in chemistry, spoke to students during Enrichment on May 6 in the library. Hauptman was awarded the prize for developing direct methods for the determination of crystal structures of molecules. Without the mathematical equations to interpret x-ray defraction results developed by Hauptman and Dr. Jerome Karle, the DNA molecule's structure would still remaina mystery. Their techniques, which were developed in the 1950's, are being used today to develop new medicines and pain killers. ( Hauptman spoke of his experiences at Townsend Harris. He ' was a member of the Math Club with 3 or 4 other people , all of whom were awarded Nobel Prizes; one of them was Jonas

Salk. Hauptman said, " I never really learned much in school. I learned on my own, in the library ... until . I got to ' Townsend ' Harris." '

programming the bulk of work that needed to be stored. The structure of crystals is a very complex topic and it took the Nobel judges years to unde rstand its significance.

Hauptman's real interest was mathematics. He was not that inFor a portion of his life, Hauptterested in chemist ry until he look- man lectured on the extension of ed into x-ray crystallography. He his methods to determine the said that the scientists and structure of big molecules and encrystallographers he has worked zymes. From 1947-1970 the Naval with during his years of research Research Laboratory supported were generally ignorant of .all the work he was doing. mathematics . According to Hauptman gave this advice to Hauptman, many scientists say students, " Do what you most like that if science has any math into do and do it the best you can . volved, it's not good science. You just have to believe in a soluToday, because of the deter- tion and n_ever feel discouraged ." mination of molecular structures, "One can never tell when people have a better understan- something can be important. At ding of the life sciences, such as one time the x-ray was of no imbiology and-biochemistry. portance," he continued. He told ' Although computers didn't help the students to strive for their in deriving formulas, they were ultimate goal if their dreams take useful in calculating, as well as in them there.

Journalist Shares Experience By Aud rey Houston Journalist and public relations official George Haber visited The Classic staff on April 17 to share his many experiences in the field of journalism with the staff. ' Haber always had a passion , for writing, and started writing at a very early age. He was the editor ' of his high school newspaper, the Lafayette News; Dr. Largman n was the adviser , as well as his journalism teacher. At Brooklyn College he majored in English, and , worked on the Kingsman. He received a masters degree from Northwestern University's Medill ' School of Journalism. Like many other fresh new journalists, Haber wanted to start hIS career on the staff of the' New York Times. His dream was soon diminished when he realized new staff members had to start from the bottom, as news clerk, before one got to a substantial position. Mr. Haber thought that his credentials surpassed that position, so he sought other fields of journalism. Public relations, a branch of journalism, offered Mr. Haber the opportunity .he was waiting r~r. Haber recently held the po sition as the public relations ' official to the current Prime Minister of Jamaica. Mr . Haber enjoys his work, and often states, "If you love what you're doing

Lana Khodosh received the School Art League's Haney Medal at the Metro politan Museum of Art on June 3. She was selected as the most outstanding sophomore art student. Doreen adorn, Alec Pollac k, Natasha Tilkaran , Lana Khodosh, Elizabeth Ronai, Gisela Rivera, Steve Kargman and Ji Yeon Choi represented Townsend Har ris at the Queens High School Festival of the Arts Exhibit at Queensborough Community College on April 29 and 30. Fifty Townsend Harrisites, accompanied by Ms. Harriette Blechman and Ms. Nancy Thornton, attended a performance of Romeo and Juliet at the Public Theater on May 14. Directed by Estelle Parsons, this production featured a multiethnic cast and many modern innovations. The drama workshop, under the direction of Ms. Harriette Blechman, presented a dramatic scene from "Twelve Angry People" at the Queens High School Drama Festival on May 20. The audience included parents, friends, the casts of productions from other Queens high schools and principals and adm inistrators. Pianist Yana Stotland received the highest rating in Newsday's I Queens Teen Talent Competition on May 21. Two students won the 1985 Comptroller's Award: Joseph Merino, for outstanding achievement in mathematics and computer technology, and Faria Pereia, for outstanding achievement in science. The Queens College President's Awards for Achievement were received by Julia KO\~ and James Marina for highest average in .the ninth grade, and by Suman Gupta and Kevin Kim, for highest average in the tenth. . ' ' Holly Hatcher won second place in News Writing and Danielle Frons and Brad Mayer third place in Feature Writing in the Queens division of Newday's School Journalism Awards on May 15 at C.W. Post's Press Day. Fifty Latinstudents placed maxima, magma and cum laude in the National Latin Examination on March 10. Ten students won silver medals . Holly Hatcher and Rose Quiles were selected to take a course at the Bronx Zoo on Saturday mornings during the Fall semester. Hyun -su Yi was chosen to participate in the PR EP ' program for pre-med students given at Columbia University. This program is given on Saturday mornings during the school year. Once selected for a program, a student may partici pate every term. Cheryl Schustack will be participating in a summer research program at Binghamton University.

George Haber speaks to Classic staff. and hav; enthusiasm, then you'll .have the glory at the end ." He believes "reading everything you can get your hands on " is beneficia l to a successful "career. Haher .offered various tips of. advice to the staff members, one of which included entering col.leges. His advice included that colleges are look ing for "depth not breadth." Haber first came across The Classic wh ile browsing through a high school newspaper display located 'at the 42nd Street

Library. He picked up a copy and read the first story, then the second and thought .. . "Here is a . group who really knows what they're doing." This motivated Haber to find out who was responsible for producing The Classic. When he looked at the staff box, he realized that the principal was his former journalism teacher. Haber wrote a letter complimenting The Classic's advisor and staff, and praising Dr. Largmann's journalism class.

Lang Returns to A lma Mater By Heather Nash ' Alumnus Eugene M. Lang, an industrialist and ph ilantropist , visited Townsend Harris on April 7, to get better acquainted with the school. During his visit, Lang observed ' the workings of the school by visiting classes in session, the library , lab classes, and speaking to the students. " Lang, the keynote speaker at the annual alumni luncheon, heads a business that finances high techno logical ventures. He recently donated $5 million to the New School for Social Research in Manhattan 'to .expand Its 'liberal

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arts education program, in addition to offering scholarships and advice to a group of students from East Harlem. "You live for those periods when the ideals you cherish and the opportunities to fulfill them come together," Mr. Lang commented in a recent article in The New York Times.

founded the Refac Technological Development Corporation which conducts business on an international level. In addition to his initial contribution to the New School, Mr. Lang agreed to donate $25,000 more a year , and to establish a scholarship fund for deserving students who might not othe rwise get the opportunity to attend ccilege because of financia l '.ifficulties.

Mr. Lang graduated from Townsend Harris during the Depression and later went on to " I don't believe in inherited study at Swarthmore College in. Pennsylvania on a scholarship, wealth," he commented, "or that and . at . Co lumbia Univ"e~sit,Y anyone ought to die, with a lot of School of Business. Soon after , he money. ", > , ' . ,

Natalie LaDuca, Cheryl Martin, Michelle Lin, Peter Wang, Joseph Bawar, Suman Gupta, Camille Gear, and Julie Chan were selected to be part of the Queens High Schools Summer Research Institute to be given at John Bowne High Schoo l. Faria Pereira will be paid for doing research at York College. The program begins June l. Jenine Kosak and Justi ne Stern won Honorable Ment ion Awards . in the Science Essay Awards Program, sponsored by Biology BuUetin Monthly and the National Science Teache rs Association. More than 4,000 students entered the contest and only 30 awards were given. Faria Pereira and Natalie LaDuca, who were Boro Finalists 'a t the Queens Science Fair, each won three awards at the New York City Science Fair, which was held in April. Renata Kobetts was a first round winner in the New York State Student Energy Competition, and recently displayed her project in Albany. Ten Harris students received the Daily News Super Youth Award for outstanding school service: Julie Chan, Carline Emile, Christine Holowinsky, Rose Ann McGee ~ Xavier Mendoza, Michelle Michitsch, Heather Nash , Tanya Odom, Thomas Postillio, and Julie Tromberg. Michelle Drossman and Hyun-Su Yi were accepted to the Summer Research Program at C.W. Post . ' James K. Hackett Medals for greatest proficiency in oratory were awarded to Jennifer Antoszewski, Sean Gralton , Marjorie Monplaisir, Felicia Shpall and Julie Tromberg. '

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The Concert Band , Latin Band and Dance group performed a varied selection of works on May 29 and June 3. The concerts featured "Stars and Stripes Forever" by J .P . Sousa, with Maria , - Alexander, piccolo soloist. ' '

"Mr. Higman" Matt Dominiani sings "Heartbreak."

"Mr. Moosekowitz Can" performed by the M&M singers.

By Holly Hatcher Christine Holowinsky Townsend Harris travelled "Forward .to the Past" as it , presented its second annual SING on May 22 in the cafetorium , during Enrichment and 'in the evening. ' Characters in Sing included students as well as faculty. This year's theme, "Forward to the Past," focused on a high school reunion of the classes of 1988 and 89, 20 years in the future . While the "graduates" mixed and mingled there were several flashbacks illustrating life at Harris 20 years ago. The crowd thundered its applause, especially after " The Interview" and "The Teachers Lounge." "Gangster" Thomas Postilio's "Mr. Pasta" left the audience howling with laughter. Velina Jules once again portrayed Ms. Wanda Nix; this time, as Ms. Twix, the slow jogger. The script included a satire of several other teachers discussing a plot to condemn Harris students. Science teacher Howard Wagner's speaking voice was exaggerated by Lynda Carroll. Matthew Dominiani danced and sang as "Dr. Bigman" on the beach . Music Coordinator David Briskin felt a score written by students "gi ves students the chance to poke fun at their teachers." "Mr. Mooskowitz Can" and "Rock Me Townsend Harris" provided parodies through popular music. Briskin shared his secret of how to create an effective theme ,and song: " We start with a theme; then sentences are written and then we fit in a parody. The best part is watchingi t start out from being on paper , to a big production on stage." The Art Club created new scenery for Sing 1986. Teacher An thony Morales added three new backdrops to replace two from the previous year. According to Morales, the club attem pted to "incorporate humor into the designs as well as props" this' year. Kim Harp er, Darrin Fallick, Rose Ann McGee Augustin Haberstock leads "Rock Me, Townsend Sing Coordinator Ms. Linda Mandell stated , "We enjoy wat- and Cindy Orti z surround "Mr. Pasta ," Thomas Harris." , I ching the kids create the whole thing. " .Pestille .

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·Heritage Preserved By Holocaust Contest Assistant Principal Supervision Mrs. S.E. Alexander.

Veteran Speaks On Holocaust By Esther Soffer through something so oitftcul t? " S.E . Alexander , a speaker for Melissa Ho ffman said, "I can't the Traveling Museum of the believe there could be so much Holocaust and a veteran of the pain and suffering in this world, war, spoke to the students of especially for a girl who was pracTownsend Harris on April 17 tically my age. If the same thing about resistance during World had happened to me, I wouldn 't , War II. He spoke the history of the . have been able to handle it." war, and then proceeded to read After reading and discussing the two stories about resistance which two stories, Mr. Ale~ander prohad ch ildren a s the main ceeded to define the term cha racters. • genocide, the destruction of a Both the stories which were people or race and everything in read showed the children in horri- which they believe in, including ble war predicaments. The first their religion and culture. He emwas abou t an orphaned boy nam- phasized the destruction of the ed Mutilluh who was incorporated Jewish people, and the drive and into a German circle of soldiers determination that Adolph Hitler and officers . The boy was able to possessed while trying to destroy learn many of the secrets of the them. Nazis, and then was able to kill all Although the students knew of these Nazis by plant ing a bomb many of the terrible tragedies and blowing them all up . which occurred during the war, At the close of the story Mr. they were stunned when Mr. AlexAlexander asked the students ander told them of the types of whether or not they would have tortures that the people went been able to kill the Nazis like through. Besides the death of six that; almost all of the students million Jews, he discussed the exsaid tha t yes, they would have termination of the other five done the same thing had they been million people, which included the in Mutilluh 's position ; Danielle Turki sh, Polish and Slavik peoRegan commented, "The boy was ple, th e Gypsies and homosexuals . very courageous, and had I been He spoke of the great power in his position I hope I wou ld have which Germany tried to achieve, had the COlIrage to do the same." but failed to do because of their The second story was about a evil and inhumane ways. At the four teen year old girl who had to close of the lecture, Alexander hide out in a tiny room in her d efin ed the term holocaust . basement with the rest of her -a sacrifice, a sacrifice of innofamily while the Nazis destroyed cent people who were destroyed the Warsaw Ghetto. It told of the because of their race and religion. courage and strength which her. Ian Madover said, "After hearbrothers showed in resisting the ing the lecture I began to wonder Germans and fighting them off; how the world could degenerate after the girl tells of all the horrible _. because of one man's obsession of things that had been going on at a perfect world." Anna Obsatz the time, she suddenly reminds the and Lisa Parashac both agreed, reader that on that day it was her " The persecution of so many peo, pie really makes us question the birthday. Alexander asked, "It doesn't lengths that people will go to just seem fair does it? When some- ' to achieve a certa in degree of one so young has to go power."

By Doris Sachs Imagine a group of people, segregated because of their religious beliefs . Imagine the destruction of hundreds of human beings and their fight for freedom and imagine the struggle for human dignity. Sophomore Ruth Kon imagined SUCh. thoughts while writing a forty mmute l~sson plan for a ~ontest on the Jewish re~lstence during ~he . Holocaust. This conte~t which was ~tarted by. the Jewish ~ommumty Relations .Council of N.Y. , was created m order ~or stud.ents and teachers t? rec~gmze the Importance of Jewish History Week: . SOCial Studies teacher Myron ' Moskowitz, supported this contest because he wanted to show others that in the midst of a tragedy peopie will find the courage and faith to continue fighting for what they believe is right. Ruth has very strong fee lings about the Holocaust. Together they worked as a team, choosing the right to pic , resea rch ing , writing, organizing and revising Asked what it was like working wit h Ruth, Mr. ' Moskowitz replied, "It makes a teacher proud to work as an equal with a dedicated student. It is what makes Townsend Har ris special." At a young age, Ruth lived in a small town in Israel called Kiryat Gat, where the topic of the

Holocaust was never mentioned. Now, three years later, after ackowledging the 40th anniversary of the Holocaust, Ruth realized that she knew very little about it. She became very intrigued and wanted to learn more ' about the strong Jewish faith that kept them going. She began to read books on the topic and became more interested. .Even though the Holocaust was a very tragic experience fo r thousands of people, Ruth, along, with Moskowitz, wanted to show an uplifting point of view. As Moskowitz said, "We did this particu lar project to illustrate the courage in the face of a tragedy." , The resistence ' du ring the Holocaust is one topic tha t is usually never mentioned . "People always start to complain when it comes to stu dying the Holocaust," said Ruth, "because they think that the Jewish people in the concentration camps didn 't resist. What did they actually do to find out more about the Holocaust? They may have read a book or seen a movie on the topic , ,but they really don't know anything about it." After studying the book Night by EIie Weisel in her English class, Ruth became more aware of the hardships that the Jewish people faced in the concentration camps . She also became aware of the

many different types of resistences that the Jewish people were making. Many Jews didn't believe in fighting with weapons, so they resisted by the most powerful method of all, a peaceful resistence. Jewish women continued to have children in order to ensure the survival of the Je~i~h . people. Prayer groups would Sit in , the synagogue even though they were threatened th~t It .w~>uld be bu~ned down . Their religion ~as ' t~elr only hope; their only hfe lme. . . It was very dlffIc.ult for.Ruth to fo~~s on one mam tOPiC .when wntmg her lesson plan, until she found the anonymous poem "Our Town is Burning" that illustrated the courage and faith of people who were in trouble and how they used that faith in order to fight for .their beliefs. After researching, revising and reorganizing, Ruth came up with a two page, forty minute lesson plan that would teach an ordinary class about the Jewish resistence during the Holocaust. As Mr. Moskowitz stated , "I think we have to learn from the past and try to avoid hatred and prejudices. " This 40 minute lesson plan was submitted to the Jewish Community Relations Council. It will . be judged on its originality, effectiveness and conduciveness to learning. Ruth awaits the results.

Student Government Officials Elected for 1986-87

A nthem Lauds Harris By Martha Douvogiann is

Townsend Harris High School did not have an anthem to sym' bolize the school's ideals and praise its tradition . It did not have a song that could recall all the wonderful memories th at all alumni should remember. Ervin Drake, a 1935 Harris graduate and composer of the Townsend Harris Fight Song, composed the Townsend Harris Alma Mater Anthem this year. Music teacher Robert Nelson asked Drake if he would write an anthem for the new Townsend Harris; Drake wrote the lyrics and composed the music. . ' Nelson stated : " The comrriis-

sion of this Alma Mater Anthem and its placement into the school activities is a very exciting moment in my career as a music teacher at Townsend Harris ." , Townsend Harris Alma mater Sing in praise of happy days at Townsend Harris High. Dazzling days of youth spent in search of truth and friendship. Paint your heart with gold and ' crimson And, tho ' years roll by, Time can never fade Mem' ries that we made at our.alma mater, ' Townsend' Harris 'Higli!'

New offic ers: Alec Po llack, Freshm an/Sophomore Rep ., David Park, Cor respo nding Secretary , Michael McDermott, P resident , Varsha Gho sh, Recording Secreta ry, Tanya Odom, Junior Vice President, David Richards, Treasurer.

DePalma's Comedy Proves A Wise Choice

By J. Yeon Choi Brian De Palma, known in the entertainment .industry as theim- itator of Alfred Hitchcock, directed a comedy, "Wise Guys," starring Danny DeVito. To an ardent movie goer, DePalma is known for suspenseful films; the stories and scenes are borrowed from the great Hitchcock. It was a surprise to see that he directed a comedy, but he did a fine job , showing his versatility in directing this movie. "Wise Guys" is a hilarious comedy about two men, Harry Valentini (Danny DeVito) and Moe Dickstein (Joe Piscopo), who work for a gangster by the name of Costello in New York. They are ' .given, the .deadliest jobs, sPc;q as testing a jacket to see if it is bullef-

proof and a car that may explode when turned on. It is no surprise that they both want to quit and go on to other jobs; jobs they cannot find. • , Both Harry and Moe have . .their ...-

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share of problems when encoun tering the greed inside of them . Their greed eventually gets them into trouble with Costello and thus they are both assigned to killeach other. As the film goes on, Harry and Costello's friendship is questioned . One would wonder who is working for whose side, because of all the twists .and turns in the story. These two .men

suddenly become "Wise Guys," avenging their ex-boss. , Danny DeVito is superb as Harry, the ' compulsive gambler whose dream , is to own a half Italian and , half-Jewish delicatessen , with Moe. De Vito has been ' working in the movie business since the cancellation of " Taxi." His past films were the hits "Romancing the Stone" and its sequel" Jewel of the Nile." Joe Piscopo, who was one of the cast on " Saturday Night Live" gives good suppo rt as the sweet and gentle Moe. Some part s in " Wise • Guys" seemed ridiculous but since thi s m ovi e is a comedy, seriousness cannot be expected . "Wise Guys" is a comical movie with a touch of irony and mystery that everyone should go and see.

Dude Ranch Riders Canter and Gallop By Dawn Cabage The bus stopped, and the ' children scattered everywhere. There were blue skies, sweet air, waving grass, and laughing voices. This was the scene at the Sunny Crlft Dude Ranch. Townsend Harris students went on this excursion Saturday, May 10th ac,companied ' by Michael Anzel, Bruce Mantrone, .Leticia Paler, and Myron Moskowitz, who organized the trip. The trip up was packed with excitement and anticipation; there ;was lots of conversation, laughter and music. Upon arrival, tt students ran to the rooms they

'were given and pulled on riding gear and swim suits. After bump'ing in the hallways, everyone went separate ways. A group of students went on a . nature walk. As they breathed the fresh air and picked flowers, they realized how much they really appreciated the time. After sitting in the grass and attempting to become friendly with a litter of puppies, they skipped back to the ranch . . ' One of the first stops was the " riding stables. After signing up, students were given horses. They walked around a corral until they were able to control their horses. They led their horses down a

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trail, along a river, through brush, ' and then cantered through a clearing and trotted down the road until they reached the stables again. Some children chose tennis while others engaged in several vo lleyball games . Everyone became friendly with other schools while helping each other participate. After diving and [urn ping for balls, the students worked up an appetite: Lunch was served, .barbecue style. Students feasted on hotdogs and hamburge rs, potato, macaroni and other salads and then cake for dessert. They rested in the open air and then went off again. Then came the massive softball game. Under the hot sun, Dr. , Anzel served as the pitcher for ! both sides and Mr. Mantrone, the first baseman. No one really paid ' attention to who won because fun was the main focus here and as player and softball fan Dana Levine said, "The sweat was worth it!" Afterwards, many of the students headed for the pool to cool off. Even Dr. Anzel participated in the highjinks and games in the water. While many decided to relax and soak up the rays, others tromped back down ' to the stables for an advanced ride. They traveled partly up the slope of a mountain and then 'tramped through the water. They then went up the steep .hill, cantered four times, and trotted back to the stables . ' ' As four o'clock approached students seemed sad to leave. The ride home was the opposite of the ride to the ranch. Exhaustion was -everywhere and people were sleeping crouched up in their seats. All .of a sudden, the buses stopped; 'one of them had broken down, While repairs were made, some 'students took advantage of the cool air outside to stretch their legs. A lull settled on the buses as they traveled back to Queens and the students let out a sigh as they saw their parents waiting and were brought back to ,reality.

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Visit to Japan Spans'Horizons By Lisa De Mairo I was one of three sophomore girls from Townsend Harris who went to Japan for two weeks from April 9 through April 23. My stay in Japan was wonderful. I love Tokyo, and want to go back there. Part of the reason I liked my stay was my host, Miki Ohno. I stayed in Miki's house in Nerima-ku Tokyo for five nights and five days. . While I was with Miki, I learned how an Americanized Japanese family lives. Miki's house had some Japanese articles in it but the furnishings were mostly American. The television was in the kitchen and they had electric heaters. They had a clothes washer and a "western style" toilet bowl. There was even a James Dean cookie cannister. On the other hand they had some traditional Japanese things in their house. There were walls made out of rice paper. The beds were on the floor . The shower was next to the bath and it had a, removable head so the bathtub could ' be filled. There was no clothes drier; it would take up too much room. Miki's house was more American than most. While I was there, I went to school with Miki. It was just like home ... almost. I woke up at six and got ready : We ate and left. We took two trains and a bus to get to her school; it took about forty-five minutes.

The train stations are surpris - " ingly nice. The train fare is handled very differently than in New York. Instead of paying one set fare, destination determines price. The longer the ride, the more money it is. The trains themselves .were very clean. So were the stations-I saw them polishing the floors of the terminal. PERSONAL T was lucky, because in Miki's school, there was an English pro- ' gram. All of her friends spoke English well and some of her teachers were American . I helped some of the English teachers teach students idioms. , ' Miki's friends and the students were shy at first; many of them thought I was a teacher . However when they got to know me, they lost their shyness and asked me questions . They wondered mostly what music I listened to. They liked everyone I liked and Madonna and Prince were very popular there. They also asked me what New York trains looked like, what clothes were in fashion and what hair styles were popular . After school we usually went shopping in the stores in Shinjuku. Then we went to a reception and then back to the house where we had ice cream and cookies. We did our homework and then went to bed. This was an average day. I had a spectacular time in Japan and I was very fortunate to go. J hope to ,return in the future.

Global History Class .Passes Through the Middle Ages

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By Renata Kobetts ' : Arnold Goldstein, Mrs. Bernice as visitors' still do . Monks parMy congratulations to the cast of Mrs . Weinstein's Global ; Horowitz, ' Myron' Moskowitz; ticipated"]» a service in the Twelve Angry People! Harriet , History 2 class stood waiting in a and Mrs. Rhoda Weinstein. For Romanesque Chapel, their voices ' Blechman time-worn corridor to see the two hours the students toured the carrying through the stone room M,R,&J: I'll ' never get Unicorn Tapestries. Suddenly, buildings, observing medieval art- , just as tour guides' do now. "super-jap." Thanks for 'bells started ringing from a work, and drawing conclusions And perhaps, at one time, a . EVERYTHING! Love JS massive tower . Everyone was which were later incorporated in a monk paused and listened to the . To our best friends Terry, Linda, silent. These bells seemed to mark report about the museum and the same bells that thirty of Mrs. and Audrey. Love, Marcia and ' Thank you THHS students for the culmination of the trip to The Middle Ages. Weinstein's Global History 2 class Holly. your support! Mr. Don Altman Cloisters, the end of a busy day of The trip allowed students to get paused to hear. exploring the architecture, art- the feeling of what life was like in I I It's been great! I'll miss you all Thank you all for being you and .work , and lifestyle of the Middle the Middle Ages. Mrs. Horowitz, very, very much. Mr. Goldstein making our school so special- Ages. who arranged the trip, stated, , Uncle Mosko The Cloisters, a museum in up- "Students should be exposed to a Dear John, Freunde fur IMMER, town New York, was founded by time and place which is very difKristine-Guru stud still lives and Love Doris the Rockefellers. It is made up of ferent from ours today." Through so does WAB! - Aimee original European monastery 'observing the artwork, students Tanya, You're a GREAT friend! buildings which were brought to ,also realized the importance of the Watch those boils! Love, 'Loudn- To staff and students best wishes the United States and reassembl- Catholic Church in major EuroFragile. for a great year: 1986-87 , S. ed, stone by stone, in the early pean philosophies of the time . Mermelstein nineteenth century. It is now part ' Many students said they imLong , live RON IN (Yeah, baby, of the The Metropolitan Museum- ' agined a monk actual ly walking Rosa (brat) What do you want of Art. yeah.) Love ya! LA. & L.K . through the museum. At one from my life? Duran? During the week ' of March time, monks sat in the same ' Adios a mis queridos estudiantes. 10, all ninth grade Global History chap ter house in which people sit , Diviertanse . durante el . verano. . Dear Jenine, I Love You. Love, classes visited this museum. The 'today, and their tread wore away ,. .... , . Bra . Walsh " C : Darriq, " " , ",' , ~~tll~~:· .hie,~ber~ ',i~v6!ve~" ~ere at the two s.t<?n~,,' ,a~ i.~~~·.~~~l.. just _ . , i . . •

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Mock Trial- Having what leader Arnold Goldstein calls "the best students in the school" has led to tremendous success for the Mock Trial Enrichment. It is here that tense legal battles, both criminal and civil, have been fought and "criminals" brought to justice. Students are responsible for preparing strategies, opening statements and questions, in order to persuade the jury to reach a favorable verdict. The participants are clearly enthusiastic about their .ultimate goal as winners of New York State's Mock Trial Competition.

A touch of excit .Thursday, as the st their enrichment bar program has contiru of knowledge and e "The enrichment to experience people otherwise have had 'Enr ichment Coordii It is through its I program has gainec speakers, including Nobel Prize winnin the Brooklyn Polyte fessional journalist, Narcisco Garcia, S Queens Assistant Di ceeded in broadeni enrichment participa from Yoga Club to : further developing t As the populatio grow, so does the even further opporti world around them.

Debate-"Analvzing both sides of the issue is what it's all about," says participant Suman Gupta. It is here that students learn the ins and outs of debating' controversial issues, such as students rights. Advisor Mrs. Rhoda Weinstein stated, ' 'This enrichment teaches students to think and be critical." These qualities have been shown in city-wide competitions in which several members participated.

"...just one more program that helps distinguish THHS from' all the other high schools in the city." Kevin Kim .

Modern Dance- With \\ students work long an'll hs of dan ce. .Whether it be I partici pate like Sabina Hi: bination of many differer a dan ce program because release tension, anxiety, high schoo l student. "

Some more ac Basketball-By joining one of the Basketball Enrichment 's two gro ups, experienced or novice, students are able to develop their skills and techn iq ue in the game . The novice gro up learns basic skills for game play , while mo re experienced players are able to sharpen th eirs through th ree on th ree and five .on five tournament play. Coaches Wanda Nix and Don ald Altman joi ntly agreed the one of the mos t rewarding opportunities is watchi ng the students -enjo y themse lves and at the same time improve.

Co mputer-The technical side of Steven Mermelstein , adviser of this activ ity, is exposed as he helps introduce and further the compu ter knowledge of the students . No vices are able to use tut orials to help assist them in their study of programming and word pr ocessing. More advanced participants are able to' create the ir own prog rams in th is fascinating world of bytes, bits , and nibbles.

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in the air any Tuesday or if Townsend Harris stride to s second year, the enrichment ~dit ion of opening new levels I . e to ItS stu d ents. 1gives our students a chance ~n d ideas that they might not rtunity to do," commented thur Boulanger . ffer ings that the enrichment i . Its many prominent guest ~bert Hauptman, Chemistry ~s , Dr. Karen Saurino from h itute, George Haber, a proler related, topics expert Dr . kto r -Leonard Stavisky, and orneyJoel Carson, have suerealm of knowledge of the ~ide scope of subjects ranging ~eparat ion have also aided in I am . r nsend Harris continues to ent program, bringing forth I ' the students to experience the

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Yoga-Looking like pretzels, students inthe Yoga enrichment are given the opportun ity to pra ctice the basic techniques of hatha yoga. Activities include br eathin g, ton ing, stretch ing, balancing and meditating . Instructor Ms. Shelly Goldfarb feels these fascinating new experiences are an excellent accorn-' . paniment to sports and dancing, and a natural way of relieving tension.

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Literary Magazine-;- Thosewho enjoy read ing , writing, and being creative .ar e sure to e~y working on the literary magazine, The Ph genix. J,~ditor Lynn Alaimo expressed, " I enjo y reading the other students' work and it gives me a chance to experience the feel of an editor. " Advisor Francis Poliz zi "enjoys working with the students in a field in which I have a great deal of :interest. "

Art Club-Students int erested in developing their art istic skills jo in the Art . Club , In addition to expres sing their artistic talents in individual endeavors, students participate in school beau tification oroiec ts. Theseprojects include painting murals in the music room and the front entrance of school and producing scenery for Student Sing. Many members enter local and national competitions aswell, The club's adviser Anthony Morales said , " The club offers an opportunity for students to create an out of the ordinary design. problem and wor k it out. "

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PAG~· Needed: A Building to Breathe In

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Townsend Harris needs a new building. As our school community increases, so does the problem of space. Next September,when our new freshmen enter the school, the halls and stairwells w ill be too crowded to walk in comfortably. Townsend Harris has always been noted for its high standard of education. A change must be made to insure that.the atmosphere of the school remains conducive to learning. Although there has been much discussion and planning for a new building , our present situation has not .been improved. I n March, forty-six members of the Townsend Harris community lobbied in Albany to allow the Board of Higher Education to lease the land to the Board of Education. Many legislative meetings have been arranged as a result of this lobbying, but there have been no other immediate results. In addition,a site for a building on the Queens College campus has been selected; however, the building will not be ready until afte r we graduate. We appreciate the efforts of those who are working to get us a building for the future, but it is the current situation that needs to be addressed . Perhaps we: could temporarily rent a larger building until a permanent home is fou nd. This would eliminate the problems of discomfort and overcrowding, while providing the school community with an appropriate atmosphere. The Classic hopes that a solution to our hous ing dilemma will be found in the near future.

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IDqt aUassic IDnwnstnb1ltarris 1Itig4~c4nnl at ~uttns <!tnlltgt Editor-in-Chief: Heather Nash News Editor: Holly Hatcher Feature Editors: Martha Douvogiannis, Doris Sachs Sports Editors: Bernard Hyman, Scott Siegel Photography Editor: Russel De Castro Business Editors: Gia Maika, Marcia Valentine Artists: Jason Cuadrado, Check Moy . _ Staff: Tammy Benjamin, Sharon Bomzer, Dawn Cabage, Michele Carpenito, Lorna Chan, JiYeon Choi,Lisa De Mairo, Stephan ie Epstein, Linda Facinelliv Randi Feiriberg, Danielle Frons, Monica Gibbs, Michelle Gnyp, Karen Greenberger, Christine Holowinsky, Audrey Houston, Aimee Kazan, Renata Kobetts, Nanette Kung, Daniel Lew, Brad . Mayer, Yasmin Qazi, Rachel ' Rojas, .Cheryl Shustack, Esther Soffer, Doreen Soo-Hoo, Lisa Walters .. Faculty Adviser: Mrs. Sheryl Rubin Principal: Dr. Malcolm Largmann The Classic is the student newspaper at Townsend Harris High School. We are located at 75-40 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, N.Y. 11366-1.038. Our telephone number is (718) 969·1433.

Both Sides Reply to '"Break" Please be assured 'that we are To the Edito r: but many of my plans were ruinI agree with Cheryl Shustack: ed. continually check ing, edit ing, we get too many reports. My . I suggest that teachers discuss revising, fixing and evaluating all Easter vacation was almost ruined this matter and work something student related requireme nts . by the dim prospect of work to out. They should decide to give all Weren't midterm examinations do. Townsend Harris students the students a certain amount of spaced to allow sufficient studying work very hard all year long and time for each subject so that time? Yes, Townsend Harris look forward to vacations as a everything is riot due at one time. students have a lot of work to do , time to relax. However, when This way, we have sufficient time maybe more than any other high ' vacation finally comes, students to get things done and not grieve school; but, you will come out are given collateral readings and over three or sometimes four col- with the finest education possible, better than from any other high spend their whole vacations doing laterals at one time. them . Sincerely, school. I think teachers should arrange . Summer vacation ' is "but a SoYoung Chang collateral assignments so that ' _ stone's throwaway! " students only have one at a time. To the Editor: Sincerely, I read, with interest, Cheryl No reports or homework should Har ry Rattien be assigned one to two weeks Schustack's article "Spring Break Asst. Prine. Supv. before midterms and finals. I feel At Townsend Harris: All Work Mathematics that if the students' work load is And No Play." (April, 1986) The faculty and administration lessened, everyone will be happier. The tension in the air will be lifted work very hard to stagger coland students will have time for a latera l assignments. Each department makes a list of the number social Iife. Sincerely, 'o f collateral assignments for the I would like' to thank the Alice Welch term. and their due dates. In mathematics, only a short col- students of this school for electing To the Editor: lateral assignment was required, me president. You. put your trust I agree with Cheryl Shustack given very early in the term. in me and I don't intend to let you who wrote the article, "Spring Students had the opportunity to down. The Studen t Government is Break at Townsend Harris : All do this assignment prior to vaca- ' Work and No Play." (April 1986) tion but many chose to "put it looking forward to providing She made good points about how off." I am certain that this hap- many exciting activities. We will continue to work to make Town.we were assigned too many col- pened in other subjects also. . laterals over the Easter vacation. , We appreciate the quality work send Harris High School one of We were simply overloaded with that students submit because we the best schools in a new building. I am anticipating more dances work and had no time for a rest find it exciting to see what you've during the vacation. learned. It is, however, your and mixers next year, and our first . I had three collaterals due right . responsibility to stagger the time overnigh t t rip (dest ination after vacation. Almost every day that you intend to work on these unknown). The rings we ordered during the vacation, I had to go to assignments. We try to make due will be delivered this fall. .J look forward to TH HS' conthe library to do research on dif- dates that allow sufficient time, ferent subjects. I had plans to but we can't give you an exacting . tinued growth, along with you . Thank you, have fun, take a long rest, and timetab le of when to do each Michael M~p~rm,ott · ~yqej'qrld'pi= fun ~(( Inpi,iey: ' assignment , ,, 1 ' . '

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Opinion:

.Students Crave College Counseling By Cheryl Shustack

next year. Townsend Harris is also Tenth grade at Townsend Har- arranging to have speakers and ris High School is quickly coming students from various colleges apto a close. As we glance back over pear at our schoo l. Arrangements the past nine months we realize will be made to have our students how swiftly the year has flown by. visit several college campu ses. After all our effort s and hard This program can be augmented work, summer vacation is eagerly by inform ative, up-to-date data. awaited. Befo re we relax and hit One idea is t o have an outsid e pro the beaches, let's give a thought to fessional who will speak on the subject of the admissions process, what's ahead. Junior year is extremely crucial and anoth er on grants, scholarto our high school career. Almost ships and financial aid. Another everyone is already experiencing suggestion is to have members the pressure and anxiety that . in- from the Board of Admissions of evitably accompanies .the SAT's, various colleges speak about . Achievement Tests and college ap- criteria requirements an d the plications. Many of us have a selection process. multitude of questions about colDuring the ·program an exlege. What's the right college for perienced career counselor could me? Will I get into the college of . inform students on the occupamy first choice? Can I even afford tional outlook of various profesto attend college? These are all sions. Pr ovisions could be made common queries of conscientious for confe rences with small group s of students sharing similar specific students. A college counseling forum is a college interests and concern s. program designed to answer This would help them select an apstudents' questions about college propriate college to apply to. and inform them about the many Pamphlets and other handouts opportunities that are available. A containin g more information on program devoted to college the discussed topics could · be counseling should definitely be in- distributed. corporated into the curriculum for This college counseling forum our junior year. Harris High has already taken would prove beneficial to us all. It steps toward familiarizing it's would not only answer our many students with college during a Col- questions about college but would lege Night that took place May 15. allay many of our anxieties as Dr. Richard Bory, an expert on well. There are many benefits to the pre-admission procedures be accrued from a program such from Queens College, spoke on as this. It is an excellent idea and the admissions process and finan - would be a highlight of our junior cial aid . He is planning to return year program.

Inquiring Photographer Question: How can other people tell that we are Townsend Harris students?

"You can tell we are Townsend Harris students, for we all try to extend our learning ability to the highest point of excellence and will not stop with just simple ounce of knowledge." Jennifer Oryson

"You can tell we are Townsend! Harris students because of our closeness we experience with our teachers. They understand our problems and pressures and help us achieve our goals." Christina Woo

Baltimore ' Trip Banned

To the Editor: A trip was scheduled to go to Baltimore, Maryland to visit the aquarium and other educational scientific sites. This trip was organized for the students in this school presently taking chemistry, many of whom showed much enthusiasm for the overnight excursion. After getting our hopes up we were informed that Dr. Largmann di sapproved and cancelled the trip until next year I mean make sure that no one feels To the Editor: due to preparation for Regents I was furiously upset to see the . left out. On the contrary, the other ar- Examinations . article which claims to describe I think that this was very unfai r fashion in our school. Our school ticles in the paper were great. I ento us. We are aware that there are joyed this issue and hop e to see has a wide variety of students with upcoming regents and collateral .different tastes; this article fails to many more like it. Sincerely, assignments to prepare for, but we represent that. I am only one of Michelline Kirton also feel that we need a chance to the many people who think that see new places to expand our this article doesn't live up to its.tihorizons . This trip would not have Ed. Note: ' tle. My only complaint is that the We did try to present a broad taken away much of our time-it next time you (the newspaper view off ashion. Please reread the would have been only for two staff) write an article abo ut our article and observe the many pea- days and it would have been an school and its students, make sure p Ie interviewed and differen t opi- educational experience. I think Dr. Largmann is it's about our school and its dif- nions cited. Perhaps our choice of underestimating our ability to ferent variety of students. By that photos influenced you. organize our time and take responsibility to achieve our best in school. One overnight trip would not have hampe red our performance on the June Regents Examinations . This school is suppos ed to be for intelligent students, but we find our selves being .equally impor tant is the realiza- treated more like children every To the Editor: It takes both class and coura ge tion that we are constantl y sur - day. to print both assault: "All Work rounded by the most gratifying Sincerely yours, and No Play" and flattery: and out standing environment in Donn a Sodano "Readers Respo nd to N .Y . which we are motivated to learn in Magazine" (April 1986) on an the best ways possible. It is a positive force that holds editorial page. It has come to my attention, through the examina- together a dedicated family of tion of this page in past issues, ' studen ts and sta ff making up that although students seem to Townsend Harris High School. have much to say about what We must not be concerned with could be improved, there is not the outer shell-the accomodations To the Editor: enough encouragement for the do not make up the school; we do . I am just writing this letter to outstanding qua lities that already It is the people inside who are our congrat ulate all · the caring fellow pioneers and who we must exist. studen ts who took the time to Perhaps it is only that improve- not take for gran ted but cherish show up on March 21 at the anti ment is continually being sought and appreciate as our great comapa rtheid rally in the unusually after-we are ever striving for an rades and friends. cold weather . Although no televi"Sincerely, even higher standard of sion repor ters showed up, I still Ericka Landsman excellence-and this is gopd. Yet believe that the rallywas asue-

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Student teachers Nancy Thornton and Lynn Larkin.

QC Students Teach . By Yasmin Qazi worth it. " Marcia Valentine The student teachers graduated Student teaching at Townsend with Bachelor's degrees in English Harris presented challenges, en- and Secondary Education onMay couragement and rewards to two 30.' They received honors and future teachers from Queens Col- awards as well. Larkin graduated lege. magna cum laude, with high Lynn Larkin and Nancy Thorn- honors in the English Honors Proton, both English majors minor- gram. She was inducted to Phi ing in Secondary Education, were Beta Kappa and received the Judi part of the Townsend Harris com- Storm Memorial , Scholarship munity this semester. They work- Award. . ed A through 0 bands with their Thornton graduated cum laude cooperating teachers Mrs. Sheryl and received a Kappa Delta Phi, Rubin and Ms. Har riette Golden Key Honor Society and an Blechman. The student teachers ' English Honors award. observed and taught classes. After Both student teachers work at teaching, they conferred with their part time jobs, Thornton at a teachers to discuss new plans, neighboring Friendly 's restaurant .ideas and suggestions. and Larkin at a boutique in Forest When asked to describe their Hills. feelings about the students, They plan to begin teaching Thornton said, "The students at before entering graduate school Townsend Harris are motivated next Spring. Both feel that student and are on their best behavior, teaching at Townsend Harris was which gives us an encouraging at- a wonderful experience. Larkin mosphere ." Larkin agreed, "It stated , "The students and faculty makes all the hard work well were terrific."

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Girls' Tennis Storms the Courts •

By Scott Siegel The Townsend Ha rris girls tennis team stormed through the courts, finishing the season with a 6-1 record . Despite great effort, the girls suffered a loss to Cardozo in th eir first match on April 7. This, however, was not the beginning of a slump . The team went on to beat Van Buren, 3-2, on April 9. The victory came as a result of the outstanding performances by Heather Berman , Bernadette Van Huy and Denise Corsi , all winning their singles matches. On April 14, the girls travelled to Long island for the first of two matches against Woodmere Academy; they won 3-2. Van Huy turned an 8-0 deficit into an 11-10 victory; Berman also won her ,singles match 10-5. Randi Tannenbaum and Donna Sodano combined their effort to win 10-7. . Jn their next meet against Woodmere on April 28, the girls played as if they were at Wimbledon, winning 4-1. Berman and Katy Cadette both won their individual matches; 2-0. Corsi and Jane Kwon won their doubles match 2-1, while Tannenbaum and Sodano won 2-0. The next two meets were played back to back on April 30 and May ' 1. Both resulted in victories for Townsend Harris, of 3-2 and 4-1, boosting their record to 5-1. In the season finale the girls beat Francis Lewis, 3-2. Berman played her usual outstanding game, slicing her op ponent 10-3. The dynamic duo of Tannenbaum and Sodano won 10-3. In her singles debut, Lorna Chan defeated her opponent 10-2, enabling the team to take another . victory.

Champion Swims To Stardom By Martha Douvo giannis The screams and shouts of a noisy but anxious crowd diminish to soft whispersas the Senior Mets 200 breast stroke race begins. The eight swimming competitors, including Joanne Mun tzner, step on to their starting blocks and wait for the signal to begin. The crowd notices that all the competitors are very nervous and tense, and the only thing on their minds is how to touch the wallfirst . Finally, the triggeris pulled and all the swimmers dive into the water. The crowd notices that the girl next to Joanne Muntzner is leading the race at the first 100 yards. Joanne realizes that she must exert all her power and try to beat her. Joanne swims rapidly, passing her competitor. and gains the lead; She proudly touches the wall first, at a time of 2:40.00, winning the meet and going on later that night into the finals. ' Joanne, influenced by her parents, started taking swimming lessons at 5 at the YMCA.: Three years later, inspired by a close friend, she became part of the Catholic Youth Organization, At 12, she joined the YMCA _ Team and entered her first competition at the Metropolitan Swim Meet. After coming in 6th, she knew that this competition wouldn't be her last. Joanne has entered the Junior Olympics Competition and the State Competition, where teams from all over New York State compete against each other. In addition , she has also been part of the Senior Mets Championships, meets of some olympic champions:

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Champion Swimmer Joanne Muntzner. deal of schoolwork, she never neglects her rigid training. Joanne HI enjoy swimming trains every morning for one and a because it relieves some half hours on Monday, Wednestension & I feel relaxed" , day and Friday and every week-, day after school for two hours. hi addition, on Saturdays she works complished many of the goals that out from 7 to 9 a.m. they have set out to accomplish, When asked if she ever thought "because the Olympics is the big- , of quitting, she replied, "Yes, I gest goal a good swimmer can ac- think every swimmer at one point complish ," adds Joanne. of his career has thought of quitAlthough Joanne has a great ting, because he has a lot of

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hard to improve and perfect their . swimming skills. They were good for beginners , but they were still .~ )!QIII¢~~ ~ :~::'-':;;~ ~ ::'-':; ~~'~" amateurs and the team was unofficial. This year, they've come ' b a c k with more members, iii I . I i i : : :(~ISTOPHER:::: :: , stronger bodies and hi~h spi~i~s . . Most of all, the team , IS official ::::::AnTH01Y::::::::: and the girls are out to win. To date, the Harris girls have .swum in seven heavily competitive meets. On April 17, they brutalized Bryant, by the high score of 46-28. Seven days before, Harris triumphed "over ' Far Rockaway, 49-30. The team annihilated Photo: Russell DeCastro Adams 47-28 on April 14. The girls put up a strong fight as they Swimmers take t heir marks at Bayside High. swam against Cleveland, Jackson, Ii a . ' a -. Bayside and Van Buren, but their Mr. James Jordan, in sharing the his junior high school team efforts could not beat those of the responsibilities of organizing the members will be attending TownIRON 'ONS more experienced teams. activities and solving the problems send Harris ' next year. Their LEITERING strengths, combined with the Jo Anne Muntzer is the team of the twenty team members . hero ine. She swims at an incrediAccording to swimmer Dawn ' teams newly attained experience " ble pace and is always known for , Cabage , "When we swim against will lead the team to victory. bringing in the points. A great these same teams next year, The girls on the swim team are new asset for the teamis Danielle they're not going to know what hit all quick to agree that there is a FOR QUALITY CUSTOM MADE T·SHIRTS Regan, who has defin itely made a them! feeling of loyalty and dedication SPECIAL DISCOUNTS TO CLuBS AND ORGMiiLATION& respected mark for herself, du ring ' ' Linda Facinelli echoed this" , that has formed between them. her first year on the team. in mentioning that Mr. Jordan Their new friendships, as well as 68·44 MAIN STREET Heather Wacht and Sayeeda had great predictions for next their determination contribute to FLUSHING, N.Y. 11367 SILK SCREEN ING (718) 268 ·4"111 , . ., the. spirit andeffort that they all . Clarke were elected team captains. . '. ' " CUSTOM DES!GN a 'J They work with -the team's coach, year 'sswimming season. A few-of display ,

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Girls' Volleyball Stuns Competition "

Sally Lee with By Daniel Lew The Townsend Harris ' girls' volleyball team fired many shots to victory. The eleven member team compiled a 4-1 record, defeating tough competitors Bowne, Cardozo and Bryant. Coach Wanda Nix led her team to their first victory at John Bowne on May 6. The game was dominated by a 10 point offensive drive of So Young Chang and Ji Yeon Choi, whose 5 point consecutive serves issued separately accounted for 10 of the 15 points. Harris ensured their victory through the fine diving, defensive plays of Donnell Butler and team

defeat of the season on May 13 after Cardozo overtook the first game 15-8, but that didn't discourage Kristen Igiesias from covering a 7 point deficit by punching 8 back-to-back serves to make an amazing comeb ack. The usual outstanding defensive support of Emma Lee, Cassandra Morre , Anita Zieba, Kristen Igiesias, and Lani Muller helped to bring a come from behind victory of 15-13. Harris combined its outstanding offense and defiant defense to fully dominate the third game 15-8 and to take the match 2 games to 1. The next day, Harris suffered its first loss to Bryant whose JV team was packed with very ex_ _ _ â€˘ . _C Photo: Brian Smith perienced members to overwhelm Cardozo players. Harris with strong serves, 15-8 and 15-11. The desire to avenge their loss, captain Lucy Kim to serve Bowne a tormenting defeat with final and end the season with a win on scores of 15-9 and 15-5. May 19 resulted in "the best Harris secured its second vic- played game of the season" accortory through the usua l offensive ding to Coach Nix. Harris capthrust of Donnell Butler's record- tured a 15-11 victory over Bryant setting 7 point landmine on Car- to take game 1 but the record setdozo two days later. With the ting 10 consecutive serves of So combination of Sally Lee's steady Young Chang set the stage for a spike-stopping defense and Lucy 15-11 romp. This gave Harris Kim's court-long dives, Harris game 2 and match, ensuring the captured a 15-11 victory. But the final victory . The Townsend Harris girls game wasn't over until So Young Chang's and Ji Yeon Choi's 10 volleyball team is "filled with point push closed the doors, giv- good personalities and with these ing Harris another 15-11 victory personalities they know how to win and how to take the losses," for game and match. Harris began to taste their first concluded Coach Nix.

Boys' Tennis Volleys To City Finals

By Aimee Kazan against flushing by winning their was an easy win, 4-1. The boys' tennis team -won all sets. The team then won the two Both games played against of their seven games this season. doubles sets. Mendoza and Klein- Cleveland on May 9 and 12 were Energy and determination during man won the first, 11-9, and Âˇ tight. The singles sets were tough, practice and games paid off with a Rubenstein and Richards clinched but doubles players Rubenstein path to the city championships. the second by the same score. and Richards, and Richard MedThe first game of the season, Again, the boys were victorious, nick and Sung Eun Kim pulled against Long Island City 4-1. through , 3-2, in both first and seon April 11, began with three S d 1t TH t d cond games. . 1 . K . K' d S . 1 even ays a er, cour e . th e game agalinst sing es sets. evm . im an uja success m On May 14, Bryant gave the Barucha won the first .two , and Se Bryant. The boys won two singles team aneasy win, 4-1, and left the Ho Kang lost the third, but the sets out of three and went on to team with only one loss of a two doubles sets played by Cap. ' ' . tai . Men doza WIith DaidV win am Xavier I both . doubles sets, .putting TH -singles set, but high scores on the others. . m the lead, to wm 4-1. an d Vad'rm Ru b ens tei em back ' Kleinman, with David Richards , boosted the The next four games, against Coach Michael Anzel stated, team's total score to 4-1. Aviation, Cleveland (twice) and "It was fun seeing kids outside the Kim and Barucha started the Bryant, resulted in victories . The school working together. You saw team's second game on April 21 game against Aviation on May 5 a different side of the students.

Girls' Softball D~splays Major League Talent By Bernie Hyman Has pennant fever struck? Not quite yet. While the Mets and Yankees are fighting on the battle fields of the major leagues, the Townsend Harris girls' softball team is storming the diamonds of the Junior Varsity softball league. Are these players really students at Townsend Harris or are they major leaguers in disguise? The team went one-and-one in its first two outings . Their first game on May 3 against Long Island City lasted almost three hours. It was full of fielding errors, bases on balls, and a 3JI-1910ss for Harris . Four days later , after their first

loss, the team had revenge on their minds. Harris jumped out in front of Long Island City early in the game. Through the first four inn-

"Who's the Coach, Pinella or Shurgin?" ings, Harris mounted a 14-0 lead. Ron Guidry was pitching for Harris in the body of Chari Reinstein. Chari's simulated Guidry-play earned her five assists and one put-out. Guidry earned five goldgloves; do they give out goldgloves in Junior Varsity leagues? In position . two behind .the

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Troph ies on display at the dinner.

Athletes Honored At Sports Dinner By Lorn a Cha n Karen Greenberger Athletes from all sports teams were honored on June 4 at the first annual Townsend Harris Varsity Dinner, held at the Villa Russo in Richmond Hill. Principal Maleolm Largmann, Queens High School Superintendent Samuel Kostrnan, Queens College Dean Robert Haan , alumni, faculty and parents attended this event. The athletes' effort and spirit were commended in brief speeches by faculty members Arthur Boulanger, Myron Moskowitz and Wanda Nix. Coaches from each team also spoke. Each athlete received either a major or a minor letter, based on

participation, and a pin and certificate for membership on each team. Award s for the most outstanding athlete and coach 's awards were presented for each . team. Student-Athlete awards were given to those Arista members ' who participated in a team sport. The best male and female athlete in the school received commendations. Athletic Director Don Altman said, "I am . pleased about the quantity as well as the quality of , our student athletes. The school had about one fourth of the total enrollment participate on our teams. I don't think many other schools can top that!"

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Darrin Fallick Lorna Chan Christina Woo Sally Lee Hector Quintero Chari Reinstein Terry Gordon SeHo Kang Joanne Muntzner Kevin Kim Heather Berman

Scott Roth Donna Dodano Soozie Lee Lucy Kim Nannette Kung Mara Valencia Linda Anzalone Xavier Mendoza Jeanne Salehi James Marina Randi Tannenbaum

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STUDENT-ATHLETE AWARDS Linda Anzalone Joseph Bawer Heather Berman Lorna Chan Ji Yeon Choi Debra Dermack Karen Greenberger

Kevin Kim Christine McGrath Edward McMahon Robert Mendoza Michelle Miller Joanne Muntzner Lauren Nussbaum

Vadim Rubinstein Cheryl Schustack Donna Sodano Julie Tromberg Bernadette Van Huy Heather Wacht Hyum-Su Y!

plate, Diana Zickuhr saved three The season is just beginning for Justine walked once and had three runs with three put-outs at the Mattingly and he has RBI's after base hits in game two. plate . Gary Carter and Butch 31 games. After two games, Leah Mauro covered third base. Wynegar have had similar games Yvane has seven RBI's and three Leah batted in the clean-up spot. in which their bodies were sacrific- games to go. How many will she Leah powered the L. I.C. pitching ed to save a few runs . Theresa . have at the end of the season? staff for three base hits. Graig Like Willie Randolph, shown in Nettles, a former Yankee, was Bamberger, designated hitter for Diana, played like a power hitter television commercial executing a known . for his wide range of in the big leagues, like Reggie double play, Justine Stern bobbl- defense at third and his clutch hitJackson or Mike Easler. Theresa ed a short liner hit to second in the ting . Leah showed signs of both blasted a solo home run in the se- air, grabbed it, and threw to when she converted a 5-4 force out cond game. first for a double play that ended in the fifth inning. . Did Don Mattingly hit for the the third inning. Justine came up Outfielders Yvett e Wallace, cycle and go five for six? No, that to the plate five times; four of Lori Kroun , and Stephanie Epswas first-baseman Yvane Halpin . those five times, she made it to tein compiled ten hits and seven Yvane scored four runs and had first base. After 31 games, Willie runs. They defended the outer just as many runs batted in . Yvane Randolph has been on base in part of the field by chasing down blasted a solo home-run to lead every Yankee game. He achieved base hits and returning the ball to off the . top of the third inning. this by both ' walks ' and hits . the infield, like. good Yankees .