Nan-Profit Orimninlian U.S. P<»tM« P>><1 Port WHhinfton. NY P A L L I). SCHKKIHKK HKIH SCHOOL 11060 P«nnitN..162 The Schreiber Times Port Washington, New York, Monday, October 5,1992 Volume XXXIII, No. 1 Beautification and Vandalization
Construction of a new path and triangle was funded by the Shnjbbers. The bleachers were painted in several different colors. Shrubbers make strides Prank repairs to cost $3000 Dykes, Donna Persson, Edna Eagle, and the damages. Officer Powers and head by Alison Root Robert Bracken. Ms. Beckley stressed, by Jon Bass custodian Michael Sarlucco both pointed however, that the organization aims to out that i t is the people of the community Schreiber students were greeted on fulfill the needs of students, since a sig- In a time when the nation's school who pay for such damages i n the end. the first day of school by a newly land- nificant a m o u n t of t h e money r a i sed comes districts are under pressure to conserve The graffiti followed damage to the scaped main entrance. The horticultural from the student body. She said that economic resources, Schreiber's adminis- track and bleacherswhich occurred dur- improvements came about through the benches were installed adjacent to the tration recently discovered that it will ing the week before school started. This efforts of the Schreiber Shrubbers. retaining wall because, "we thought kids have to pay $3000 in repairs due t o two destruction is also being treated as a The North Shore Gar- might want a place t o sit." recent incidents of vandal- senior prank because of the den Center began to plant The Shrubbers employ ism. "'93" painted on the t r a c k . trees and flowers around "^e'ue tried to aet the help of landscape ar- On the morning of Sep- "This tuas not a The bleachers were the school in late July in agoalaHdnaufU chitect Steve Yarabek in tember 9, the custodial staff prank; it was painted in different col- coordination with is fUudly being designing renovations to was treated to an unpleas- ors, mostly on the steps Schreiber Shrubber co- the school's grounds. ant surprise: a large "'93" vandalism," between the benches. chairperson Joan Dykes. The next phase of the was painted on the Campus Mr. Sarlucco said that The project was completed project is to re-landscape Drive circle. The custodians the damages to the at the end of August. the grassy triangle in also found the misspelled "F— you, bith!" bleachers will cost $2500 to repair, and As part d the project, a pathway that front of t h e English wing's main entrance. and other phrases painted on the wall that total costs will be about $3000. extends across the fi-ont lawn was cre- Ms. Beckley said that the group will be facing the baseball field, and on the walls "Whoever's doing t h i s — s t o p ! " h e pleaded, ated. The triangle o f grass a d j a c e n t to the meeting with Mr. Yarabek in early Octo- and windows of the math resource center. "rm trying to make this school better, path was also renovated. Shrubs, flow- ber to make the plans. She stressed that Officer John Powers o f the Port Wash- and [the vandals are] fighting me." ers, and b e n c h e s were installed along the the organization still needs donations in ington Police D e p a r t m e nt said, "The inci- Principal Sidney Barish believes that retaining wall which leads to the order to fulfill its ultimate goal. dent [of vandalism on September 9] is the custodial and ground crews deserve building's right firont entrance. "We hope students will help by taking currently being investigated by the po- credit for r e m o v i n g the graffiti on the 9th. According to Naomi Beckley, director care of [the front of the school], and that lice." So far, however, there are no sus- Because of their efforts, he said, many of ShruUbers' p u b l i c r e l a t i o n s , the group's they will respect it and not destroy it," pects. students were never even aware that the main function is to o b t a i n donations from said Ms. Dykes. Ms. Persson, the Officer Powers warns that vandalism vandalism had occurred. Dr. Barish also schod and community organizations. Shrubbers' secretary, added, "We've tried is a felony and that persons involved with commended the senior class on its nega- Schreiber Shrubbers is not a club—it to set a goal and now it is finally being the incident will be duly prosecuted. If tive reaction to the prank. He feels that is a committee run by faculty members accomplished." the offenders are under sixteen, their they realized that what happened "was Colleen Newell, Naomi Beckley, Joan Jon Bass contributed to this article. parents will be responsible for paying for not a prank; it was vandalism.' EmERTAINMENT FEATURES SPORTS Dred Pirate Varsity Football The Issue Box: Triumphs over Robert's Band Students Voice their Concerns Exposed Plainview / JFK page4 centerfold page 15 2 THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS MONDAY, OCTOBERS, 1992 New lockers to be installed schoolwide
Social studies wing renovated over summer
contrast to t h e brown and tan decor of the by Jon BaM lockers in the rest of the building. In addition, new tiles and fluorescent lights Principal Sidney Barish plans to were installed. The hallway was also "phase i n ' the school-wide installation of redone because the district was required new lockers, replacing the old, battered to remove asbestos from its ceiling and lockers that many students have become floors. accustomed to. The dividing wall which had sepa- The process began this summer with rated the student work area from the the installation of the new lockers in the teacher's desks in the social studies re- social studies wing. The installation was source center was removed, and student Junior Emma Squillace in mid-air during a rehearsal for Gypsy. accompanied by the complete renovation worktables were installed throughout the of the social studies wing. room. The walls were repainted white The new lockers, which are dark blue, and mauve tiles were installed. Gypsy to arrive on Schreiber are not only larger, b u t lack the middle Social studies classrooms were each dividers that are standard in many of the given new tiling, ceilings, lights, and the old lockers. blackboards and doors were recondi- stage in November Dr. Barish says that he plans to have tioned. In addition, modifications to the With the brassy blare of a bugle, Meanwhile, Mama Rose falls in love new lockers gradually installed through- courtroom (room 223) were made, includ- strippers strut their stuff on the with Herbie, a f o r m e r agent whose kind- out the school. The next group will be ing the installation of a j u r y box. Schreiber stage and then ... burst into heartedness forced him to quit show installed in the rear hall of the first floor "Compared to the other hallways in song. These strippers are just a small business and become a candy-salesman. of the science wing in early October. Af- the school, [the social studies wing] looks part of the student cast of Gypsy, the Herbie finally convinces Rose to leave ter that, Dr. Barish will "identify the much better," remarked freshman Chris performing arts department's fall mu- show business when Louise is suddenly areas in the most serious need [of new Rosen. Social studies teacher Mark sical. The showbrings w h a t director Jeff offered a r o l e as a stripper. The play lockers],' and have a section installed Rothman commented that "the new re- Roberts calls 'one of the most talented rises to its climax as Rose is torn be- every year. source center provides much more inte- casts I have worked w i t h since the early tween her love for Herbie and her aspi- The social studies wing was also reno- gration between students and teachers. eighties" to the stage, with performance rations for Louise. vated during the summer. The walls in The new room is open— not closed i n like dates set for November 19, 20, 21, and The auditions for Gypsy were held the hallway were painted light blue, i n a fortress.' 22. fi-om September 10 through September Gypsy is the musical glorification of 15. The main characters are played by amother's struggle tomakeherchildren a m i x o f n e w a n d old faces to t h e Schreiber Advanced Placement stars. It details the early life of the stage. Junior Emily Rosenblum, veteran famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and the of many Schreiber productions, was se- beginning ofher burlesque career. T he lected as Mama Rose. Louise will be scholars selected first half of the play recounts Mama played by j u n i o r Emma Squillace, expe- Rose's never-ending e f f o r t s to m a k e Baby rienced from several of the Port Sum- ceived a grade of 3 or higher on four June (one ofher daughters) a vaudeville mer Shows. Junior Marc Lindemann, by Preeti ParMhamni examinations, with a minimum average star. June, unable to cope with her another stage veteran, received the part of 3.25. This category included senior mother's constant pressure, elopes with of Herbie. Freshman Marissa Fenech The College Board honored thirty Archis P a r a s h a r a m i and a l u m n i Ed Chin, Tulsa, a fellow actor, crushing her will portray the grown-up Baby June Schreiber students as Advanced Place- Ariel Nazryan, Gerasimos Petratos, mother's dreams. and junior David Young will play the ment Scholars this year. Each student James Vincent, David Wadler, and Ben- In desperation. Rose diverts her at- role ofTulsa, the y o u n g a c t o r with whom was presented with awards in one of jamin Yang. tention to June's less-talented sister, June elopes. three categories according to his or her The Advanced Placement Award with Louise, and t r i e s w i t h o u t success t o m a k e Sa ndhya Ka watra and Heather Har- achievement level. Distinction was granted t o students who her the star that Baby June never was. ris contributed to this article. The Advanced Placement Scholar received grades of 3 or higher on five or Award is granted to those students who more A d v a n c e d Placement Examinations, receive a score of 3 or more on three with an average of at least 3.50. The AdvancedPlacementExaminations. This winners i n this category were Schreiber award was presented to seniors Lydia alumni Joshua Brody, Steve Engel, Peter Bergen, Kristen Galvin, Wll Ckddfiaarb, Han, Nicholas Kessler, and Michelle The Schreiber Times Andrew Kass, Shana K o m i t e e , a n d J o s h u a Rossettie. Issue 1 October 5,1992 Vol XXXIII Kurland, and a l i i m n i Andrew Bernstein, Advanced Placement Examinations Debra Ciplet, Elena Conis, Oren E i s n e r , are graded on a scale o f 1-5. If a student Babak Gojgini, Ryan Hoppe, Meredith receives a 3 or higher on a test, a college Korman, Christine Kubin, David Lapter, may elect to give him or her credit for the • V a n d a l i s m will cost •SUMMER DAZE- Jeffrey Pinsky, and Jessica Zukerman. course. Two hundred seventy Schreiber school district Karate kicking with The Advanced Placement with Honor students took Advanced Placement ex- $3000 in cleanup. Mickey Mouse at Euro award was earned by students who re- aminations last spring. Disneyland in the dry Coverage on Page l heat. Editorlai on Page 11 Page 10 SAT * ACHIEVEMENT * SAT •Husbands and Wives, •Varsity Field Hockey: COURSES Singles reviewed as the highlights and pitfalls of Aiming high this season. the season's new movies • « • College are revealed. •Girls Cross Country: Preparation Pages Hoping to build on greatness, but recent WlUlt AVIUM, UUKTMN •SOUNDPROOF PICKS; injury may hinder. Seattle scene spotlight in Page 14 PRIVATE Singles soundtrack. SEMI-PRIVATE Some Yotith, Mother Love 'Athlete Profile on Bone, and Red House SCOTT MELVIN: SMALL GROUPS Painters also reviewed. Three sport athlete 741-3550 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Pages Page 15 THESCHREIBERTIMES NEWS MONDAY, OCTOBERS, 1992 3 Suzi Markham coordinates hurricane rehef aid
The only jarring note of the drive oc- by Josh Kurland curred when a bottle of water was stolen from the pile of r e l i e f supplies on Septem- Senior Suzanne Markham indepen- ber 10. dently initiated and coordinated a relief Assisting Markham were seniors drive to aid victims of Hurricane Andrew Marissa Kelly, who helped Markham sort, i n Florida. The drive, which was held at box, and label the goods, and Tsongo Schreiber f r o m September 10-15, c o l l e c t e d Saulter and junior Mike Barton, who books, food, batteries, diapers, paper helped carry the boxes out to the two towels, clothes, and anything else people waiting trucks. were willing to give in order to aid the The goods were then transported to victims. another truck which was headed for the Markham became interested in aid- U.S. Air Force base i n Homestead, F l o r i d a . ing hurricane victims because she has According to Markham, the truck was relatives who live in Florida. Feeling only 80% full at the time, but the efforts that she should be doing something to of the Schreiber drive filled the remain- help all o f the suffering people she saw on ing storage space. Markham said that television and in the newspapers, she « the turnout was "more than expected." decided to act. | When asked what the most gratifying She first contacted Major Kloemanski ^ part of the drive was for her, Markham ofthe Salvation Army, a nonprofit vol u n - « replied that i t w a s "just the feeling [that] teer organization dedicated to helping I was able to accomplish a thing of this those in need. Through the Salvation which 73 boxesof r e l i e f m e r c h a n d i s e were The drive received donations beyond calibre." Commenting on her experience Army, Markham arranged for a group of collected. Large amounts of goods came its coordinators' expectations. Although with running this t y p e of event, Markham volunteers from Geico Insurance Com- from Beth Letty, a Port Washington resi- the advertising for the drive did not spe- reflected, "You need a lot of time to do pany to help load the collected items onto dent who donated 10 cases of food and cifically ask for clothes, 31 boxes of cloth- something like this. You need the will- two trucks on September 15. clothes, and the Schreiber Student Gov- ingwerebroughtin. The drive also raised power and spirit, because if something She then organized a four-day drive ernment (G.O.), w h i c h donated four cases $230 in cash, which was used to buy gets you down you have to stay enthusi- (including a one-day extension) during of juice. paper towels for the hurricane victims. astic."
The more you hurt Schreiber makes it big the less you feel the pain and the more in Merit competition
you change the more Zanetti, "consideration of school back- by Supinda Bunyavanich ground and other activities are also an you stay the same. important part of the elimination pro- The National Merit Scholarship cess." But now before you Corporation has named ten seniors The semifinalists will now compete lies a quest at hand; semifinalists in its annual competition. i n the last stage of the competition to Seth Altman, Peter Fishman, Will determine this year's National Merit and from this hoy Goldfarb, Andrew Kass, Campbell Finalists. The competitors must fill out Maclnnes, Lawrence an application deal- you may become Marcus, Archis ing with their educa- Parasharami, Andrea Schreiber's Merit tional interests and a man. Ki8s Pinkus, Michael Polay, Semifinalists: goals and their par- and Jonathan Shafter, Seth Altman, Peter ticipation and lead- will now compete f o r the ership in school and j€ison Garfieldf 6500 Merit Scholar- Fishman, Will i n the community. Senior quote ships, worth $ 2 5 million Goliifarb, Andrew They must have an i n total. Kass, Campbell excellent academic record, endorsement Over 15,000 stu- Maclnnes, Lawrence dents in the nation were by the high school named semifinalists Marcus, Archis principal, and high Jason Garfield memorial this year by the Na- Parasharami, Aiuirea SAT scores t o become a finalist. tional Merit Scholar- Pinkus, Michael ship Corporation, Once finalists, scholarship established (NMSC), a privately fi- Polay, and Jonathan students have the nanced, non-profit or- Shafter. chance to r e c e i v e one ganization. The corpo- of 2000 National ration supplies quali- Merit Scholarships Mr. Schei n comments, "We wanted to doi fied high school students with scholar- valued at $2000 each, 1300 corporate- Bomething that will hve on in [Jason'eJ ships funded by the grants of 600 inde- sponsored Merit Scholarships, and over name, and tohelp the kidsof Port Wash- pendent sponsors. 3200 college-sponsored Merit Scholar- Following the dt-ath of Schreiber To qualify, entrants had to obtain ships worth a total value of $25 million. alii3auxu« Jamm Carfield, th« Port ^ntldJldbolaFehip yviW be awarded an- superior scores o n the 1991 Preliminary The semifinalists were recognized in Waaahington Chamber of Cktmmmxe msaiBy t o a student chosen by the schol- Scholastic A p t i t u d e T e s t / N a t i o n a l Merit a nationwide media announcement on plans to
sessively envious ex-lover pleads with by Alice Goh her to resume their defunct relationship, one which developled after he offered her therapy sessions to combat her love for Treading on the heels of a scandal older men. This confrontation erases surely can't hurt a movie's publicity. The thoughts of a relationship with. Lewis scandalous Woody-Mia-Soon Yi triangle fi-om Gabe's m i n d . was no doubt on the minds of viewers The heart of the movie lies with Jack attending Allen's l a t e st work Huabands and Sally. Jack decides to live with his and Wives. Lines meant for serious de- new girlfinend(Lysette A n t h o n y ) , ayoung liberation were met, instead, with un- aerobics i n s t r u c t o r . In one of the movie's suitable laughter by those who read into most painfully harsh scenes. Jack comes every line, searching for unintended par- to h i s senses a n d drags his airhead out of allels between Allen's movie life and his a party, only to leave her in the car as he s real life. While scandal may have boosted returns to his old house. Begging for 2 box ofBce figures, it overshadowed the Sally to end their separation. Jack finds 5 movie's creative value. Sally in bed with another man, Michael | The story begins when Jack (Sydney (Liam Neeson), a man she met through | Pollack) and Sally (Judy Davis) arrive at Judy. The audience knows that it is J u d y , <2 the Manhattan apartment of their near- however, who likes Michael. Jack and est and dearest friends, Gabe and Judy Sally inevitably realize that they could Roth (Allen and Farrow). During a con- never have lived apart, leading separate Breaking Antisemitic Ties versation among the four, Sally casually and l o n e l y lives. Ironically, i t is Gabe and says, 'Jack and I are getting a divorce.' Judy who end up separating with Judy comes pervasive: it destroys Greene's re- This announcement is shocking to Gabe beginning a relationship with Michael. by Debbie Scher lationship with the daughter of a promi- and Judy, for Jack and Sally apparently Husbands and Wives exhibits some nent family; it rends the camaraderie of had a happy marriage, i t casts personal of the best acting Allen has ever em- the tightly-knit group which Greene had doubts for both Judy and Gabe on their ployed in his films. Davis provides the "Ten years fi-om now this will all be entered in his state of religous anonym- own 10-year partnership. Judy handles energy and much of the laughter in forgotten. Ill get into Harvard anyway, ity; and i t shapes the battle l i n e s that are the news of the separation poorly only to Husbands and W i v e s through her neu- but youH still be a Jew." With that part- drawn when the group must decide whom be assured by Sally that "really, we're rotic, supercritical character. Pollack fills ng remark, Charlie Dillon (Matt Da- to blame in a cheating incident. As a both CK.' Thus, the chaos begins with the role of Jack realistically. Julliete mon), supplanted as quarterback by rival group, the Ivy League-bound students, Allen's usual "lef s see how many words Lewis delivers fine acting once again, David Greene (Brendan Fraser), an "im- with their own futures on the line, must we can cram into one scene" style. Hus- confirming the fact that she will be one of ported high school football star," delivers decide between Dillon, an old friend, and bands a n d Wives adds a new dimension film's leading actresses. Allen and Far- his last bigoted barb of the movie School Greene, the Jew, whom all of them were to this chaos with Carlos DiPalma's row are up to par as usual. But were they Ties. Ablacklimosine then escorts D a v i d taught and trained to despise by their jumpy, hand-held c i n e m a t o g r a p h y which acting? off the campus of St. Matthew's Prepara- IQSCs upbringing. won't likely be eryoyed by those prone to With all its laughter. H u s b a n ds and tory High School, a "WASPish" Massa- The class wins out, of course. The motion sickness. Wives proves to be one of Allen's most chusetts boarding school so intent upon honor system is vindicated, the culprit is Gabe and Judy ponder their own personal and disturbing views on love beating its rival St. Luke on the football nailed, and the "alienated" is finally ex- statusas the audience gets the feeling and marriage, and one can't help but Beld t h a t i t was willing to break tradition onerated. that the m a r r i a g e is on the verge o f disin- think he knows fipom e x p e r i e n c e . "This is and admit Greene, a Jewish phenmn, i n Discrimination, whether it be by color tegration. The two find themselves con- one of Woody Allen's best works to date. order to win. or religion, seems to be a topic which has stantly arguing. Gabe develops an in- Husbands and Wives is a genuine, Greene " p l a y s the game"(in more ways been overdone by the media lately fatuation for his prize pupil Rain (Juli- Allen-esque look into affairs of the heart than one) by packing away his Jewish School Ties, however, offers an inter- ette Lewis), a seductive and precocious that proves to be explosively fiinny, but, star when he arrives on campus. Ulti- esting new perspective on an otherwise college girl. In a hilarious scene her ob- yet disquieting first-rate movie. mately, however, the Jewish issue be- rehashed topic. Exploring Single Life in the N i n e t i e s environmentalist with a bad track record just the tiniest b i t slowly, someone would lent—the script, the acting, the music, by Molly SmaU in relationships, finds herself t r y i n g hard pop up, (such as Chris Cornell of and most importantly. Matt Dillon and to resist Steve who finds himself trying Soundgraden with his e v e r - p o i g n i a n t line, Eddie Vedder. If you go see Singles, I hard to keep his emotions private. "Uuuuuhhh, uh-huh,") to l i v e n things up. promise you will come out of the theater Afler an agonizingly, long four-month The other relationship in this movie Everything about this movie was excel- a little deaf, but very satisfied. wai t , the h i g h l y p u b l id z e d movie Singles is between Cliff (Matt Dillion) and Janet was released two weekends ago. After (Bridget Fonda). Cliff is an innocent, me- listening to the S i n g e s soundtrack reli- diocre musician whose dream in life is giously fOT a b o u t three months, my friends to m a k e it big on the Seattle scene. Janet Sneak into Sneakers—Don't Pay! and I rushed to the movie theater with falls madly i n love w i t h Cliff", only to have high expectations. We definitly were not him reject her a g a i n a n d a g a i n. Although to break any computer code in the U.S. disappointed. her obsessiveness gets a little extreme at by Mark Solomon After Redford and his techno-troopers First of all, the S i n g e s "myth" must times, Janet's character is incredibly re- obtain the item, they become the h u n t e d . be cleared up. Although this movie does alistic. Sneakers incorporates murder, mys- The item is stolen by Redford's old college take place in the grunge capital of the Stone Gossard of Nirvana and Eddie tery, suspense, and humor in a high- buddy-turned insane power-hungry lu- world, it is not about Seattle bands. Vedder of Pearl Jam make small ap- paced action film; however, logic and natic, Cosmo, playedby Ben Kingsley. By Singes is actually about four normal pearances in the movie as members of plausibility seem to have been sacrificed this p o i n t t h i s thoroughly confusingmovie human beings trying to make it through ClifTs band. Although their parts were on the way. Robert Redford leads the all- was starting to fizzle. With the aid of life being single. The soundtrack is pre- very small, with Eddie's two lines, " I am star cast, by playing a former 60s radical- even more unbelievable state-of-the-art dwninantly grunge, and there are a few Eddie Vedder" and "Huh?" their charac- tumed-recluse who suddenly finds him- technology, these geekers try to retrieve appearances by some of the bands, but ters were portrayed very well, a n d believe self l e a d i n g a techno-burglary squad on a the decoder in an uncaptivating chase. the music, although i t is great, is not the me, Eddie's presence alone is enough for top-secret operation for the National Se- I was on the edge of my seat at times focus of the movie. me to give this movie a five star rating. curity Agency. Included on this team is throughout the film, however much I The plot of this movie is totally ex- I was extremely impressed with this Mary McDonnell ofDances W i t h Wolves would like to write that I was not. This plained by its title. It is about a group of movie. H i e director, Cameron Crowe, (Say fame, Sidney Poitier as an ex-CIA agent. movie never actually reaches Mission: fi-iends in their twenties who must deal Anything, Fast Times at Ridgemont River Phoenix as a nineteen-year old Impossible status, in that its glut of with the traumas, ironies, and experi- High) once again caused me to laugh computer wiz, and Dan Akroyd as technological wonders drowns out any ences of being single. Campbell Scott hysterically and cry just the tiniest bit. "Mother," a breaking-and-enterin g expert possibility of a cohesive plot. But the plays 24-year-old Steve Dunn, a manic Not only was the storyline great, but the with a highly overactive political imagi- team's humorous camaraderie and witty workaholic for the Seattle traffic depart- club scenes were incredible, employing nation. Redford is retained by the gov- one-liners, along with an action packed ment. Scott's c o u n t e r p a r t L i n d a , i s played live performances of Alice In Chains. At ernment to r e t r i e v e an i t e m of world-wide punch, somewhat save this cinematic by Kyra Sedgwick as Linda. Linda, an times when the movie seemed t o be going importance: a decoder powerful enough parasite l i v i n g off of Redford'sgood name. THESCHREIBER TIMES MUSIC MONDAY, OCTOBERS, 1992 the Funk Worm Many talents in Singles
bands from the area. An array o f musical Jam wrote and performed two of the by Eric Vroman talent and different musical directions tracks, "Breath" a n d "State of Love and have been included in this album. Trust." These are two of the best songs on The first track of the soundtrack is the album. Movies come and movies go, but entitled 'Would?" by Alice i n C h a i n s . The Many veteran Seattle bands are also whether they are popular or not, their track contains cruising riffs from lead included on the, "Singles" soundtrack. soundtracks always seem to go unnoticed. guitarist J e r r y Contrell and strong vocals The popular band Mudhoney performed, This is not the case, however, for the from lead singer Layne Staley. Another "Overblown." Another Seattle band fea- motion picture soundtrack. Singles. The track on the "Singles" soundtrack is per- tured on the soundtrack is the great and movie, from which the album was named, formed by the short-lived Seattle band almighty Soundgarden. It has taken the deals partly with the new and extremely Mother Love Bone. Their s o n g i s entitled, group several years, but Soundgarden is popular Seattle music scene. Seattle bands 'chloe dancer/crown of thorns", written finally receiving credit for its musical soundtrack are the Lovemongers, Jimi like Soundgarden, Nirvana, and Pearl by lead singer Andrew Wood, who died i n talent. Soundgarden's Kim Thayil plays Hendrix, Screaming Trees, Smashing Jam, are currently making very big names 1990 due to a heroin overdose. Wood's explosive lead guitars and fellow band Pumpkins, and the Replacements' ex- for themselves. death occurred shortly a f t e r Mother Love member Chris Cornell delivers powerful lead singer Paul Westerburg. Singles gives well-deserved recogni- Bone's debut album, apple, was re- vocalsonthetrack"BirthRitual." Cornell This soundtrack is a smorgasbord of tion to the many great bands coming out leased. This resulted in the break-up of also wrote the acoustic ballad "Sonsons" extraordinary talent a n d over an hour of of Seattle, as well as to those who first the group, which i n t u r n led to the forma- for the soundtrack. exceptional music. Check Singles out; started the great influx of notice over tion of the new band Pearl Jam. Pearl Other artists that perform on the you won't be disappointed. Sonic needs to shower Love Bone Released
by Stefan PedateUa S by Yana Feldman Sonic Youth toiled in anonymity for Mother Lov« Bone haa an interesting ten years with but a fortunate f e w having o history, as does i t s l a t e s t album. Mother heard their i n t e n s e , e m o t i o n a l , a n d avant- Love Bone was an alternative band of the garde music. The band's new album. Seattle underground moeie scene in the Dirty, however, is proof that Sonic Youth N '80'R. In its time together, the group has finallycompletedawork deserving of recorded two albums which wwre nevw widespread acclaim. ?»l
After much deliberation on the subject identities of my reviewing of my next food review, I decided to eat companions) ordered Pad Thai. I had never eaten Thai before, in Thai. Mjeni and Dabby both fact, I can't even make a tie. I wanted to ordered the Tom Kah Gai try something new, something with a soup and individual orders spicy zing to it; Siam Palace proved to be ofKaoPad. We asked Jalice just the place for it. This small restau- why she opted not to try the rant was empty when my three merry soup; she said that she just companions and I happily entered, wasn't in the mood. Three yearning for a little snippet of Thailand. bowls of Tom Kah Gai, a The walls were peacefully pink with soup consisting of chicken various silk screens and artwork adorn- chunks cooked in coconut ing them, and the tables were the kind milk with galanga and lime where the peacefully pink tablecloths were juice, a r r i v e d s h o r t l y t h e r e - covered by those easy-to-clean plate glass after. Everyone except for covers. The music was (gasp) Mix 105. Jalice sampled the soup: it Yes, the same station that boasts, "the was spicy, and the coconut added a unique flavor, quite similar to a sweet, unusu- ally seasoned tomato soup. • • • Three of us enjoyed it greatly; Jalice probably best hits of the sixties, seventies, eight- didnt love i t , due to the fact ies, and today." Clapton's Unplugged that she didn't taste this "Layla" was playing, and the entire eth- dish. nic ambiance was shot before we had Our main dishes arrived been seated. next, a n d t h e first thi n g that As soon as we were spotted by our came to everyone's minds waiter, the Clapton was cut short mid- was the minuscule size of verse ("Layla, you've got me on my..as the portions. I thought it a tape containing ethnic l ^ a i jingles was was going to be another immediately played. This spunky music Yamaguchi night, where a AlteGoh somewhat restorad the cultural feel as we few slices of pizza are required after the niscent of Indian cuisine. Jalice's Pad graphs and left without finishing our approached our table in this vast sea of meal. But the dim lighting must have Thai was very different from the other creamy custard. emptiness. When our friendly waiter been playing tricks on our minds, be- two, mixing noodles with a sweet-and- Siam Palace combined good food with brought the menus, along witti a tiny cause no one finished his or her dish; slightly-sour orange-tasting sauce. admirable service to make a fine dining candleto further i l l u m i n a t e our dimly-lit Dabby went so far as to ask for a doggy We finished our meal with a pumpkin experience for our four-person posse. So table, the job was done; we had been bag. The food was quite interesting, custard which retailed for only two dol- check out that Thai place on Main Street transported to the mystical land of the combining spices (and lack thereof) to lars and fifty cents. It, too, used coconut with the pink neon sign in the window. Thai. make unique dishes, whether they were milk to make a gooey custard with large I'd give it three stars out of a maximum I ordered the h i g h l y recommended Tom m y Pad Bai Gra Proud, consisting of strips of pumpkin lying within it. It was five-star score, but nobody really cares Kah Gai soup along with a main dish of chicken, pork, and beef chunks in a spicy quite tasty, b u t , as Dabby said, "This has what I give my restaurants anyway. Pad Bai Gra Proud. Jalice (Note: all r e a l brown sauce, or Mjeni and Dabb/s Kao the consistency of mucus." After that Maybe they should just get some better names have been changed to protect the Pad, a delightfully bland rice dish remi- brilliant remark, we took some photo- taste in music.
LIVE ON STAGE:
Saints. This collaboration resulted in a hits, "We hate it when our friends become harder, more electric version of the song successful," and "You're the one for me Indigo Girls that could be compared to an "Indigo Morrissey Fatty." The energy during these num- Girls meets Metallica" scenario. bers was overwhelming as fans poured After a thirty-minute break, during Plays at the into the aisles, dancing when the security Perform at which time the stage was reset, the In- guards were not looking. A few pulled digo Girls r e t u r n e d , opening with "Three their way onto the stage to look at, touch, Summer Stage Hits," a song off of their latest album, Paramount and even kiss Morrissey before they were Rites of Passage. In c o n t r a s t with what immediately removed by police officers. they had done at a concert earlier this b y Caroline Pam and The remainder of Morrissey's set b y Valerie Lincy and year at the Beacon Theatre, the Indigo Cara Haagenson comprised songs from his earlier album. Abigail Rosenberg Girls did not play most songs from the Bona Drag. Highlights p e r f o r m e d from recent album, but pooled concert songs Four hours before Steven Patrick ac- this recording included "Such a Little Under a flawless blue sky and bril- from the b a n d ' s past work a n d from works tually showed his face, hundreds of Thing Makes Such a Big Difference" and liant sunshine, the Indigo Girls gave an of other artists, including James Taylor Morrissey look-alikes swarmed the "November Spawned a Monster." exhilarating performance outdoors on the and Neil Young. Unfortunately, this Paramount theater. After an agonizing Much to our dismay, Morrissey left Central Park Summer Stage on Septem- tactic caused many of their "classics," wait, we ran to our seats in the midst of the stage after playing for only a little ber20. Thisinformalconcertwasawarm- such as "Prince of Darkness" and their a rousing introductory sound-and-light over an hour. When the crowd would not up for the group's upcoming European unique cover of EKre Strait's " R o m e o and show. As Morrissey opened his set with leave, a projection of El v i s came up on the tour with the Neville B r o t h e r s . T h e open- Juliet," to be eliminated from their set. "You're Gonna Need Someone on Your screen, and Morrissey returned for an ing band, The Ellen James Society, was The Indigo Girls encored with "Galileo" Side" from his latest album, Y o u r Arse- encore of "Tomorrow." The strobe lights unknown to much of the audience. De- from Rites of P a s s a g e , r e s u l t i n g i n a wild nal, a projection of a young boy and girl then came on, and the instrument bash- spite its anonymity, the group's style, a reaction from the audience. appeared on a screen behind the stage. ing began. As he walked off the stage, harder folk rock than that of the Indigo The Indigo Girls are successfully on No one in the theater was sitting, and Morrissey threw t h e m e t a l l i c s h i r t ( which Girls, proved popular. When the Indigo their way to bringing folk rock back into everyone was singing along as passes for he had stripped off earlier) into the audi- Girls took the stage, the Ellen James the meiinstream. The most important after-show parties r a i n e d from the ceiling. ence. The shirt was immediately ripped Society r e m a i n e d to accompany them in a thing is that the Indigo G i r l s keep coming Throughout his disappointingly short to shreds by delirious fans hoping to take rendition of "1-2-3," a song from the In- back to New York to treat t h e i r audiences set, Morrissey favored songs from Your away with them a memento of their digoGirls'album N o m a d s , Indians,and to superb concerts. Arsenal, including the album's biggest evening with Morrissey. Off-campus privileges for al Labels present barriers • P Off-campus privileges with i an economic t wworkin i sgt hard , and of utilizing all the D©©p til by Sam Nelson academic advantages of Schreiber. Let's n o t f o r g e t the off-campus keg Everyone is familiar with the party held last year during school. by Andy Kass and present economic situation, especially The consumption of a l c h o h o l on school Rory Maher in the midst of an election year. time almost got senior privileges re- Thousands of workers have been laid moved entirely. The school's p r i m a r y Did you ever wonder why the spaghetti off in a country more accustomed to function is to provide a sound educa- always slides off y o u r fork right before yo booming business than insipid idle- tion, and the cafeteria does provide get it in your mouth? Yeah, well, neither ness. How does this affect a high food services. Before a change can did we. school student not yet old enough to even be considered, the students of We'd like to discuss a problem that vote? Most cast an apathetic glance Schreiber need to show a willingness haunts all of our fellow classmates here at at the problems and then grab their to accept responsibility. Schreiber: labels. We all enterhigh school Nintendos. What they fail to recog- I'm also considering the Port with established reputations and close- nize, however, is that we can make a Washington Boulevard merchants knit groups of friends who we expect to difference locally as students. who work from sunrise to sunset to stay with us forever. As our years at For years, the privilege of going make a buck. Perhaps Schreiber Schreiber roll along, however, we see that downtown has been reserved for the students only account for a drop in things don't always happen as we expect. seniors, the mature, wise and learned the bucket, but maybe they don't. Hig^ school is a time during which of Schreiber. There is, however, much Consider the fact that Camel's is people experiment with different aspects to be gained from the removal of this geared for the student consumer, with of their lives while attempting to find out archaic policy. Granted the threat of its video games in the back, racks of who they really are. Along this path, we detention prevents some from grab- candy, and shelves of school supplies. all make mistakes that we later regret but bing an egg and b a c o n sandwich, there And do not forget that the ever popu- are still those who defy authority in lar G & J Deli insures itself income by this situation. These students mean offering breakfast deals and all the They Said It... money, business, patronage, an eco- benefits of a deli in close p r o x i m i t y to nomic boost, and a means of circu- the school. lating money back into the commu- I know that many may take a ^^O'one seems to need nity. cursory glance at the issue here and an image. [Kids] try to be As I consider the potential coun- once again pick up the Nintendo. My people who they aren't." terpoints to the issue, words like hope, however, is that any impact is safety and maturity come to mind. delayed. What about the next time -Josh Berger The issue is not as simple as whether you purchase an egg sandwich and to eat a bacon, egg, and cheese; it has lots of ketchup? Maybe this time you o,bels put up barriers been seen as an abuse of the modular won't just be savoring the taste, but between people who might system. Parents w a n t t o be reassured pondering an issue that bothers you. that their kids are in school all day Before the ketchup begins to leak out want to get to know each and not wandering around the t o w n . the back of the sandwich, take an other." Another concern is that free time interest, get involved, and make a allotted in the modular schedule be difference. Don't be a sheep and fol- -Alex Cho used for extra help or free academic low the herd when you can lead and work time, not mealtime. For them, rally the student body to great i t is a question of an education, of heights. It's a l l up to you. Fish: Acoi
They Said It... . by Peter Fishman
Friends, I think we've been tricked, "We are trying to encourage students to remain on campus don't recall ever h a v i n g been told that we and use their unstructured time to meet with teachers" as seniors, would have to do anything bu -Dr. Albert, assistant principal a pleasantly small amount of work. The first few weeks of school have all crushed those whimsical h o p e s, and to tel you the truth ... I'm a little depressed. I blame it on the whole college thing "...It's ridiculous that underclassmen aren't allowed off- Not only have we generously plumped u campus because people do it anyway, and will continue to our schedules in a somewhat lame, last do so." ditch effort to impress some anonymou -Candy Ross, junior review board somewhere, but have yo seen some of these applications? Inter views, application fees, transcripts deadlines; I don't quite know if I'm pre "It's really just the principle of giving the older and more pared to deal with all of this right now. I fact, it sometimes makes me dizzy. Nex mature students more privileges." thingyou know, my hair will be falling ou -Donald Affatato, junior in clumps or something. That would stink Anyway, it's nice to see Schreiber an 'debated • Should Health be pass/fail? \er tackles Just about everything else
Health grading policies ughts... questioned grading policy of Schreiber? can't change. It's all a part of growing up. by Marc Lindemann Passing grades in health and In a small school like Schreiber, word P.E.are required for diplomas. Why spreads pretty fast. Our problems seem to is the most important thing about find their way into everyone else's conver- Recently, circumstances caused P.E. a passing grade, while students sations. We are remembered for our dark- me to put off taking health until my taking health must w o r r y about their est moments rather than for who we really senior year. I now question precise letter g r a d e ? Health is figured are. It's a label thing. Schreiber's gradingpolicy t o w a r d this into the G.P.A. while P.E. is not. We all like to have fun at parties. But course and physical education (P.E.). Cruidance department chair John one costly night, one too many drinks, a Passing grades in health and P.E. Zanetti affirmed that the G.P.A. is a little too much fun, and there's no return- are r e q u i r e d for the local and Regents measure of academic performance. ing to those innocent days. From t h e n on, diploma. Letter grades are given i n Mr. Zanetti explained that "[Physical the eyes staring as we turn to walk down P.E., but they have no bearing on education] is an academic course" in the hallway will never again be friendly. grade p o i n t average (G.P.A.) and class that it requires the incorporation of During these years, we begin to see life rank. Letter grades are also given in thought and technique. However, i t from a new perspective. We start to do health. Health, however, has the was still not clear why physical edu- things differently: the clothes we wear, same weight on transcripts as any cation is not figured into a student's the style of our hair, the music we listen to, other semester course. grade point average. the things we say, the people we hang out reputations. Maybe, if we're lucky, we The various courses offered can I contacted athletic director Tho- with. No longer do we associate with the will get another chance. But why should perhaps be separated into three cat- mas Romeo, by Mr. Zanetti's sug- people whom we once considered our best we have to endure such personal torture egories: "academic," "hands-on," and gestion. Dr. Romeo maintained that friends. Instead of sharing laughter with to w i n back the respect of p e o p l e who can't "required." Several courses in these P.E. was "academic," but that it was these people, we now sense t h e i r whispers accept us for who we are? If we are to be groups h ave elements that fit into the different from classes such as chem- behind our backs, and when gossip starts, judged, it should be over a lifetime of other categories, but I have placed istry in that it exercises both the we're ostracized from the " i n " crowd. It's a living as we wish, not over four years of each in the category that best fits. mind and the body. He predicted label thing. life in a fish bowl called Schreiber. The "academic" classification de- that, in time, physical education will Others of us are b o m with a special gift. A label is a f a c t o f e x i s t e n c e at Schreiber, scribes the five main subjects. These take its rightful place in the deter- We're able to grasp things quicker and but when it seems that one will stick to formal classes are the ones most mination of grade point average and easier than others. We actually find it you forever, i t can prove fatal. As seniors, closely associated with test-taking, therefore class rank. The establish- interesting to learn about new things and we face the culmination of our childhood essay-writing, and knowledge ment of a pass/fail system for p h y s i - to have intellectual conversations on our experience. Staring the real world in its acquistion in general. cal education was referred to as "an face, we find it easier to cast away all of freetime i n s t e a d ofjust hanging out. Other The label of "hands-on" denotes exciise for mediocrity." our mistakes and enjoy these last few people start to notice these unique habits such subjects as art, music, and Perhaps several changes could be months and the life to come. It's not about and find it hard to believe that this is technology. A common thread runs made to the current system. P.E. what we did or could have done: that's a somebodys idea of having fun. Now the through these courses: the constant could be figured into the G.P.A. label thing. It is about who we are and name-calling starts. "Bookworm. Dork. application of technique. There may Health could be made what P.E. is what we believe in, and w h a t we i n t e n d to Poindexter." And finally, the b a s t a r d of all be occasional tests and essays, but now, a course in which the only thing do once we finally escape the fetters of nicknames, "You N E R D ! " It's a l a b e l thing. the major theme is the physical thatmattersisapassinggrade. While adolescence. It's a reality thing. We can spend all of our time trying to changing of the environment. Our pass/fail is c u r r e n t l y not school policy outlive these sorts of blemishes on our art curriculum is closest to the "aca- for required classes, such means demic" description. Although it does would streamline the P.E. grading place an emphasis on art history and system since the only thing that mat- provides advanced course, unlike any ters now is if you pass or fail. The other of the "hands-on" subjects, art current system for P.E. does no harm lection of incoherent ramblings is still most concerned with the cre- because the letter gprades have no ation of a product. weight on transcripts. Health, on the its consistently cognizant and disarmingly too young to vote in the upcoming presi- The final classification is the "re- other hand, should be removed from dazzling faculty, one year older and one dential election. It seems that the only quired" course. Into this category fall the system of letter grades that actu- year b e t t e r . Anyonecatchthenew benches way to p r o t e ct ourselves from being l i e d to P.E. and health. Their primary con- ally count and should be regulated to and the mums out fi^nt? Pretty, no? It's by politicians is to j u s t assume that they cern is t o promote awareness, appre- the system that our P.E.department those Schreiber Shrubbers again. Thanks, are always lying. If you're not aware of ciation, and exercise of a student's uses, or even better to pass/fail. Both Schreiber Shrubbers. Schreiber the truth, educating yourself on the is- body. What should be the place of are "required" courses, and therefore Shrubbers... say that ten times fast. And sues becomes dismally futile. You may as health and physical education in the should be graded uniformly. I think there is a hallway now that has well be seventeen years old for the re- recently been painted blue; maybe I just mainder of your political life, in order to didn't notice it before. Oh, well. Don't avoid becoming a legal accessory to this think that I'm in any way apathetic, I derangement we know as the American suppose I'm j u s t still a b i t morose over that government. But I digress. college thing. So friends, I guess it's a pretty good Senior pranks. I insist that we think of thing that we're seventeen. We cannot something better than graffiti. Who saw vote, we don't pay taxes, and we still don't those bleachers outside? Why red and have to be tried as adults on most mis- white? Why all t h a t paint? Why all that demeanor and felony charges. And so time? Why the expense? Why bother? It what if we have to fill out a few applica- seems to me that collectively, as at least a tions, or maybe write an essay or two. fairly acute, semi-intelligent class, we can There is no rule that says we have to be come up with something, if not creative grumpy or under virtual house arrest then at least non-destructive. until second semester. My advice to my Politicians confuse me. Hell, my car fellow seniors: smile and rage class of'93, alarm confuses me, b u t I'm glad that I'll be and we might just keep our hair. 10 THE SCHREIBER TIMES FEATURES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1992
"Go west, young man ..."
Sophomore sees the West on a teen tour
described as slower-paced and back-to-the-basics, where by Joshua Silbert the average citizen attends church, does not worry too much about crime, and is very family-oriented. Adding to the majestic beauty of the country were The Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion Canyon, Las the people I m e t and the close f r i e n d s h i p s I made. Three Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco... I got the chance to of my new friends were from foreign lands. Two from visit all of these places anA more on an exciting teen tour England and the other from Israel. I learned a lot from that led me on adventures through t h e West. California these people about their home countries and their cul- Sunset (my tour) took us though the states of Utah, ture. Ariz<»ia, Nevada, and California w h e r e we saw many of We visited some of the most awe-inspiring places the most amazing sights that the world has to offer. .one can ever h o p e t o see. In Utah, we saw Bryce and Zion A t times my group traveled through stretches of National Parks. After leaving Utah we traveled to nothingness. We saw some of the most sparsely popu- Arizona to see the b r e a t h t a k i ng Grand Canyon. We also lated areas i n the country. At first it was a shock to me traveled to California where we spent four days i n L A . , that such vast areas have no inhabitants, while such one in Yosemite, two in San Francisco, and one in the small parts of the country, like New York City, are Lake Tahoe region. grossly overpopulated. As the tour continued, I noticed Traveling on a teen tour offers many areas of eiyoy- the small towns that dotted the landscape. I was awed ment. For one, the countryside is a trip in itself. The by these micro-towns. TTiey contained the usual places sheer beauty will make you glad you went along, and of business: a couple of restaurants, some omvenience since some tours offer camping on the road between stores and the ever-present gas station. The most cities, y o u really g e t a feel for nature. Secondly, the tour The best (or worst?) of amazing thing was learning t h a t in these communities hi^ights places that most people have not seen. Most everyone k n o w s everybody else. As a city b o y who rarely participants see the cities and the natural sites for the America meets France saw such small towns, I was captivated. Living in Port first time and leave wanting to come back. Finally, a Washington isolates people from most of the country, teen tour i s a wonderful opportunity t o m e e t new people. by Jeni Blum small towns with two or three main streets and no other I plan to keep i n touch with my friends from the trip and towns within five miles. hope to see them soon. If it was not for the others on the I t has received almost as much negative publicity Living near the city made me want to go out and tour, it would not have been what it was: a fun-filled over the past seven months as either of the presiden- explore the countryside. Of course we stopped and did summer. Everyone should get a chance to see another tial candidates has. It has been boycotted by the many things i n the major cities l i k e Los Angeles, but half part of the country, a n d traveling on a teen tour i s a great people of France. It has even been declared a cultural of the time we were in the country. Life can be best way to do it. Chernobyl. What I saw this past summer, however, when I visited Euro Disneyland in Mame La Valine, France, was a place where people fi-om all over the world are able to enjoy themselves together. A t a time when everyone i n the world seemed to be arguing over the European Economic Community, the terror i n Eastern Europe, and the Middle Eastern The Karate K i d peace talks, the people visiting Euro EHsneyland put aside their cultural biases. Although there was a communication barrier between most tourists, the Schreiber student kicks his way smiles that passed between people as they waited on through the championships lines seemed to say, "Look, we can all get along." Hearing people say"hello,'"Tx)r\jour,'"1iola,'' or various other native greetings as they passed by my family made me feel like everyone had a positive and friendly by Jeffirey Freidman attitude toward being in Euro Disneyland. I watched children who could not speak the same language grab hands and run through Alice in Karate is a mentally a n d physically rewarding sport Wonderland's Labyrinth, a maze made out of shrub- which has helped me to grow asaperson. After s t u d y i n g bery. Together, they tried to navigate the maze. karate at Tokey Hill's Karate Center of Champions for When they successfully reached the small castle at the past year and a half, I h a v e gained an understanding the end, a look of joy was on each child's face. Indi- of discipline, concentration, the value of conditioning, vidually, the maze's navigation would have taken and, most notably, how to fight. over fifteen minutes, but together it took them only a A t the Karate Center, instructors teach fighting fraction of this. techniques, proper application of these techniques, and As I rode on a boat through t h e "It's a Small World" implementation of strategy. The fighting techniques ride, I listened to audio-animatronic dolls sing the include a variety of punches, elbow strikes, and leg theme song in a variety of different languages. The sweeps. Kicking i s also an important p a r t of karate. A dolls represented countries ranging from India and powerful and devastatinghookkickis partof a n advanced Sweden to the United States and China. I had seen student's repertoire, providing a method of attack to the this exhibit many times before at Disney World in jaw or skull. Florida, but this time, sitting in a boat with people Tournaments allow karate students to compete with "Kiiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!' from all o v e r Europe, I r e a l i z e d that it truly is a small imaginary foes. Participants i n the "Kata" division are world. judged on the prescribed set of movements they display, competition target areas. I had a 3-2 record in this Before people put down Euro Disneyland and say with a typical routine consisting ofblocks, kicks, punches, double elimination contest, resulting i n a fourth place that it brings the worst of the United States into and strikes. I b e a t ten other competitors to w i n t h e Kata finish. Europe, they ought to visit this amusement park gold medal. I also received an All-American honor for The tournament was a great experience, as well as an which has so much more to offer than a simple roller outstanding performance. opportunity to compete nationally. Rewards such as an coaster or boat ride. It serves as an assurance that I n the "Kumite," or fighting division, the first com- All-American honor for winning a National Champion- many different types of people can be in o n e place and petitor i n each round to obtain three points wins. Points ship continually spark my interest i n a n d prompt me to be happy, too. are scored by making contact in any of the designated savor every minute of karate. THE SCHREIBER TIMES EDITORIALS MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1992 11 Senior Pranks Need Some Class While the first alleged senior pranks of the 1992- were trying to demonstrate that the senior class is 93 school year most likely slipped the eye of the destructive and thoughtless, the damages appear to average Schreiber student, the cost of these pranks substantiate these claims. If the vandals had intended hit the school district, and its taxpayers, right in the to show the spirit of the senior class, however, they did pocketbook. not succeed. The graffiti on the bleachers and the baseball field Schreiber could not function without i t s extraordi- wall will wind up costing a hefi;y $3000. At a time nary custodial staff. Incidents such as the two pranks when a shortage of funds has resulted in the termi- throw a monkey wrench into Schreiber's works. Head nation of some classes and the release of staff mem- custodian Michael Sarlucco pleaded, "Whoever [is] doing bers, the district can ill aflFord to pay for the removal this—stop! I'm trying to make this school better and of graffiti. [the vandals] are fighting me." October 5, 1992 In previous years Schreiber has witnessed cre- Since the first senior prank was pulled many years Volume XXXIII, No. 1 ative pranks that did not cost the district a fortune. ago, the practice has turned into a full-fledged tradi- Paul D. Schreiber High School AChristmas tree was placed on the roof in front of the tion, like Senior Cut Day or Battle of the Bands. As the Port Washington, New Yo. k 11050 library by the Class of 1990. Several years ago a years go by, senior pranks are increasingly becoming crime scene was created outside, complete with yel- an insult to the intelligence and creativity of the stu- low police tape and a homicide victim chalk outline. dent body and are increasingly taicing on the district's EDITORS-IN-CHIEF: Neither of these innovative pranks cost the district a financial well-being. Seth Altman Archis Parasharami great deal of time or money. Senior pranks are not necessarily detrimental. If This year's first two pranks have been nothing but they do not cost the district time, money, or effort, they MANAGING EDITOR: counterproductive. The painting of the bleachers may in fact raise school and class spirit. According to Jeni Blum was a pointless act of vandalism which has gone former head custodian Joe Caputo, some past senior • • • virtually unnoticed by all except the administration. pranks have been performed after students obtained
PKODUcnoN MANAGER: The graffiti served absolutely no purpose but to permission from custodians. These pranks were not Dave Misita demonstrate the ignorance of the "artist," who mis- seen as offensive, improper, nor destructive. Students • • • spelled one of the obscenities. are neither being encouraged or discouraged from do- ing senior pranks. Rather, they should use taste, NEWS EDITORS: Senior pranks have traditionally made some Jon Bass statement about the graduating class. What mis- discretion, and thoughtfulness, and should consult with Matthew Engel, Ass't. spelled obscenities and carelessly painted bleachers a custodian if they wish to bring attention to their • • • say about the senior class is unclear. If the vandals senior class.
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT: Alice Goh Markham's Relief Efforts Exemplify Russell Miller Effective Student Action
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INSIDE SCOOP Astounding rebound Ranking the NFUs Best Behind the exemplary play of senior Running Backs Receivers co-captains Lydia Bergen and Audrey Rosenberg, GIRLS VARSITY SOCCER is off by Bryce Romer 1 - W h e n the nmning back was created, 1- Jerry Rice is i n a class by himself. to an impressive 5-0 start on the new who said that all he could do was run? Rice may be the best receiver of all time— season. Quarterbacks The best runner no longer defines the when he retires he will own most of the The Lady Vikings have a more bal- 1- Forget the fact that he h a s never won best running back. For that reason, receivingrecordbook. WhenJerrycatches anced and experienced team than last a Super Bowl. It i s not Jim Kelly's fault Thurman Thomas is the best running a pass, it takes at least a p a i r of defenders year, which coach Stephanie Joannon that the rest of the Bills don't come pre- back, the most superior weapon. He may to bring this man down (if they can ever believes is the reason for Port's rebound pared. He is still the best passer and can not be as pure a runner as Sanders, but catch him). from last season's 0-13 record. throw the long ball just as well as any Thurman packages the receiving, block- 2- At going over the middle, Andre other QB. Kelly defines grace under pres- ing, and running dimensions like no one Reed is second to none. Reed is unbe- In contrast to 1991, Port has become sure and runs the two-minute offense very else ever has. lievable at escaping the double team. an aggressive and explosive squad. Joannon lauded the play of Bergen at well. 2- When it looks like there is no place to Hell take any h i t a n d c a n r u n with the sweeper and of sophomore Beth Shackel 2- The most accurate passer in football go, guess again. Barry Sander* is elu- ball just as well as he catches it. in goal as exceptional. Unselfish play is today and maybe in h i s t o r y , Dan Marino sive and can m a k e more things happen to 3- Last year was a breakthrough sea- a trademark of the Lady Vikings' success, holds several N F L passingrecords. Marino avoid getting hauled down than any other son for Michael Irvin, and this year according to the coach. can toss the ball precisely to receivers human, b u t r u n n i n g is his only dimension. promises to be even better. He's very The Lady Vikings toppled Lynbrook by located anywhere on the field. 3- Emmit Smith may lead the league tough to tackle and e x c e l l e n t at making the margin of 3-2 on September 25, on 3- Although his scrambling yardage is in rushing for the second straight season, the grab in traffic. junior Megan Crosby's winning score. down this season, Randall Cunningham but he's not on the same level as B a r r y or Best of the Rest: 4-Gary Clark is still a potent weapon. He has very good Thurman. Smith is an awesome open 5-Fred Bamett 6-Andre Rison Port knocked off Freeport in a thrilling range and is always a threat to turn a field runner, but he's no Barry Sanders 1-0 overtime game on September 23. broken play into a big gainer. and i s not the complete back like Thomas. Junior Bryce Romer is new to Schreiber Junior Tina Pavlak scored with 2:56 re- this year. This is the first of his series of Best of the Rest: 4-Troy Aikman Best of the Rest: 4-Rodney Hampton maining in the overtime period. sports feature columns. 5-Mark Rypien 6-Warren Moon 5-Harold Green 6-Herschel Walker Port's other victories came in a 7-1 drubbing of Roslyn on September 2 1 , a routine 3-0 triumph over Bellmore/JFK ANTIQUE BOUTIQUE • INTl NEWS • TOM TAILOR on September 17, and a 5-2 rout at Manhasset three days before. Joannon credited aconsistent defense for "controlling the tempo of games." She continued to say that the co-captains have provided excellent leadership and inspiratbn, keying the remarkable turn- around in Port's 1992 campaign. ft Bergen explained, "I think we're work- ing better as a team, which has made a major difference, as our record reflects."
On your marks... After enduring a season of rebuilding, the BOYS CROSS COUHTRY team looks ahead to a promising year in 1992. Sophomores George Livingston and Pete Clusener return to anchorthe squad, while junior Matt Connors, whom coach Bob Acevedo decribed as a 'Very talented runner," and senbr Rory Maher join the team for their first season. Maher sakj the team "expects to go to the County Finals." Port's first meet came on September 24 at Eisenhower Park. The junior phenom, Connors, led Port runners with a remarkable 17:41 in the three-mile course. Livingston, Clusener, and Maher all finished under the 19:00 mark. At the Suffolk Coaches' Invitational on September 26, the Vikings placed sec- ond overall. Port was led again by Connors, who finished in second place. Livingston, Cleusner, and Maher all placed in the top 25. Coach Acevedo elaborated on his team's chances, "We'll be competitive. There is definitely some talent assembled here."
Students of the game Moving up to Division I, GIRLS JV VOLLEYBALL hopes to be competitive. The Lady Vikings lost theirfirst match against Valley Stream Central on Sep- tember 16 in three close games. 113A Main Street Over the previous weekend, Port placed third in the Wantagh Invitational, Port Washington, NY a round-robin tournament with fourteams. (Across from Movie Theater) The team is co-captained by junior Michelle Bayles and sophomore Melissa Thelemaque. Coach Jean Vogeley com- mented, "The freshmen are learning about MU S T P R E S E N T THIS C O U P O N W ITH P U R C H A S E volleyball strategy, and that's a transi- tion." Coupon Expires October 31, 1992 On September24, Port lostto Herricks in straight sets, afterfalling to Lawerence two days before. Visit Our Other Location: P e p p e r t r e e C o m m o n s . 6 4 0 1 J e r i c h o T p k e . . C o m m a c k . 4 9 9 - 0 2 4 2 Co mpil e d by Jord a n K arp, A n d y K a ss, a nd Emmie Chen 14 THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS MONDAY, OCTOBER S, 1992
INSIDE SCOOP Girls Cross Country: Running away with it all
by David Klinkowize
Just ask New York Giants head coach Ray Handley, who inherited the Super Bowl champions a year ago, how hard it is to repeat. Although coach Bruce MacDonald does not face the same ter- rorizing media, loss of personnel, death threats, or pressure to win, the Girls Cross Country team vdll look to not only duplicate, b u t bail i on last season, when i t was the second jest in school history. The 1991 squad won such events as the Teddy Roosevelt Meet, which in- cludes participants from 90% of the schools in Nassau County. Since the team lost only Leigh Tomppert to graduation, similar results are expected Injury sidelined Port's prize Khatch. this year. The Girls Cross Country squad loosens up for another succesful campaign. Khatchadourlan out for season Buthowcanoneofthemost successful Two new runners join the team from second at the Roosevelt meet, and j u n i o r s Senior LORI KHATCHADOURIAN, Star teams in school history improve itself? outside P o r t : freshman LyalkaFisherman Amy Cohen, Jess Sucher, Taliesin Tho- runner for the Girls Cross Country team, "Just get in shape," suggested ran here all the way from Idaho in time mas, and Candy Ross. tore ligaments in her ankle on September MacDonald. The coach continued, 1 for the opening meet, while junior Anne The team will be a t an early disadvan- 11. Doctors reported that the injury would think we can develop the entire team Siegert promises to give the team a boost tage because of an injury to star runner prevent Khatchadourlan from running for into a solid unit." with her running experience from the senior Lori Khatchadourian. The senior three to four weeks, eliminating her from Five freshmen will be running this Friends Academy varsity team. tore ligaments in her lefl ankle during competition this season. year, including Karina King, who won Returning from last year's squad are practice on September 18 and it is likely Senior teammate Val Lincy remarked, the Teddy Roosevelt meet l a s t year as an seniors Val Lincy, Spring Smith, Elaine that she will miss the remainder of the "It's a devastating blow to the team in eighth grader. Miller, and J e n n i f e r Langton, who placed cross country season. general.' Her thoughts were echoed by coach Bruce MacDonald. "It's very unfor- CENTRE COURT tunate since Lori was the best-trained member of the squad. She trained all Sultans of swing summer to get ready for the season and The GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS team we were counting on her." opened up its 1992 season by notching Khatchadourlan won a silver medal in six victories in seven matches in an im- the 800m and a gokj medal in the 400m at pressive trouncing of North Shore on the Armenian Summer Olympiads in September 15. Washington, D.C. The Lady Vikings feature ten new The injured runner expressed her de- players this year, helping to replace the sire to run again. 'All I'm concerned about graduation of seven starters. right now is rehabilitating my ankle s o I can Anchoring the lineup are returning return to the running as soon as possible. seniors Jessica Brodsky and Clea It doesn't kxik as though I will make the Gottlieb, who play first and second cross country season, but by winter [track] singles, respectively. I plan to be back.' Coach Busby's squad contests for the ball during an intrasquad scrimmage. Of particular notice on the Port ten- nis team is eighth grader Cary n DavkJson. Pass-tens* Head coach Stan Makover, who will be The JV FOOTBALL team is looking for- coaching the team for his twenty-eighth ward to its best season in three years Hockey Cleats of steel season, revealed that Davidson is only under head coach Mike Cain and assis- the second eighth grader that he has tant coach J o e Nolan. the inside of the post i n t o the back of the ever carried on the squad. In each of the 1990 and 1991 cam- by WiU Goldfarb net, leaving a stunned Friends keeper Port also emerged victorious in its paigns, the JV team amassed a single anda 1-1 s c o r e a t h a l f b m e. In the second match on September 21, topping Locust victory, qualifying for last place in Confer- Afler a h e a r t - w r e n c h i n g defeat at the half, the Port's tenacious defense with- Valley by the count of six matches to one, ence I. Coach Cain remains optimistic hands of the Baldwin Bruins in last stood numerous Friends assaults to pre- before dropping five of seven to Herrk^ks that this year's squad has the chance to season's c o u n t y championship game, the serve the tie. two days later. turn things around, based upon his per- Girls V a r a t y Field Hockey team is seek- Galvin spoke on Port's effort, "It The Lady Vikings' inspired play has sonal formula for success: a dominating ingtoregain topbillingin Nassau County. was our first game. Well get stronger prompted Makover to revise his original offense and a solid defense. The team can begin to establish them- as the season progresses." mediocre prediction for the 1992 squad. Cain revealed his plans to implement a selves as Nassau's team of the nineties Galvin's prediction proved true on The coach now antcipates that Port "will new offense more reliant on passing than by winning the coveted championship September 23, as Port stomped the de- contend for the conference champkin- it has been in recent years. The coach that they held two seasons ago. fending state champs 2-0 on their home ship." hopes that sophomore quarterback Ten starters return from the 1991 field. Senior Stephanie Abrams scored Lament Milbourne, sophomore +ialfback finalist team, including All-County se- off of a penalty stroke in the first half to Kendrick Richardson, and freshman full- niors Debbie Henderson, Stefanie put the Lady Vikings on top. The score Sultans in the making back Anthony Staccone will constitute the Anders, and Kristen Galvin. They are stayed at 1-0, until Henderson added an The GIRLS FRESHMAN TENMS team, key elements of the new system. among the top dogs i n a r e a l i g n e d and re- insurance goal late in the second half. under coach Andrea Uiberall, started The head coach was also concerned fortified conference which includes Busby was very pleased by his team's practices on September 14. about the offensive line, consisting of former Private School League member effort in this contest. "We did a good job Uiberall stated that many bright spots sophomores Brett Bodner, Michael Friends Academy and defending state of moving the ball and defending our have emerged already. Alexis Lamstein, Dardick, and Roberto Perdomo and fresh- champion Carle Place. zone." Lauren Helfmen, Stephanie Eisenman, man DavkJ Sadarno. He feels the line Port's rigorous schedule began One of the 1992 team's greatest Erica Weisberg and Jusmeen Dhanjah needs to assume the burden of providing with a trip to Friends Academy on Sep- strengths is its experience. Junior were all lauded by the coach as the Milbourne with the increased protection tember 19. A ferocious end-to-end game goaltender Kristine Peterson is the only squad's top servers and probable start- demanded by the passing attack. ended in a 1-1 draw. Friends capitalized rookie starter on the team. Coach ers. Port appears to have the potential to off a gift scoring opporturuty just five Busby also lauded his squad's high Uiberall also noted that this year's give JV its first winning season under minutes into the game, catching Port skill level, but he confessed that the Lady team boasts no prodigies from Wetier coach Cain—if the team is able to pull with its skirts down and only twelve Vikings have had some trouble putting Junior High School, stifling a trend from together around the new o f f e n s i ve scheme. players on tJie field. the ball in the net. recent years. Midway through the first half, If the team continues to work hard CompiM by David Klinkowize Port's Galvin broke away from Friends and improve, Busby added, "Well be Compiled by Steven Epatein •nd Gary Maalow Academy defense and rifled a ball off ready come playoff time." and Joah Silbart THE SCHREIBER TIMES SPORTS MONDAY, OCTOBERS, 1992 15
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Not v*ry funny Playing against Garden City on Sep- tember 12 for the Boys Varsity Soccer team, senior DAVID POWERS sustained a season-ending injury. The posterior of his elbow was hit, and in the words of the senior, "My arm got bent backwards and there was excruciating pain." Powers was admitted to North Shore University Hospital, where his left a r m was surgically repaired with fourteen Senior tight end Jordan Karp fights for yardage in a pre-season scrimmage. screws and two plates. According to Powers, the arm w a s broken in "eight different places." Powers, also a key member of the Varsity Baseball and Basketball teams, revealed that his doctor's prognosis was Who killed JFK? that it would be twelve weeks until the arm heals completely, the first six of which it 2 TDs and 1 INT passing, and 45 yards captains of the team quarterback Melvin will stay in a cast. The senior hopes to by Bryce Romer rushing on three carries off the option. and linebacker/guard Anton Strihic are play basketball by mid-December and to Port's defense, described by Song as to provide the leadership needed to keep be ready in timeforthe start of league play "deadly," was led by senior noseguard the V i k i n g s ' focus throughout the season. in early January. Despite the knocks on a team that Tsongo Saulter, who dominated the line The coach specified that other key vet- Powers was in good spirits, however, finished 1-7 in 1991, this year's Varsity of scrimmage with two sacks, eight solo erans include seniors Stanziale, Tilmont, and joked, "The bone which was broken Football squad looked impressive i n roll- tackles, and seemed to be involved with Jordan Karp, and j u n i o r Corey Bodner. was my humerus, but it wasn't very hu- ing over Plainview/JFK in the season every takedown. Melvin and company will rely on the morous." opener on September 26. The Viking defense held P l a i n v i e V s inspired blocking effort that Bodner and Going all the way Senior halfback Henry Stanziale power-running-based offense to only 120 the rest of the offensive line provided The 1992 JV FIELD HOCKEY t e a m th inks scored Porf s first touchdown in 1992 on yards. JFK's only score came on an against Plainview for continued success. it has a shot to go undefeated, and coach his twelve-yard interception by S t e v e Madden j u s t before Del Gais also hopes that Karp will Joe Lederer's girls certainly have no RNAL SCORE reception i n the halftime. contribute at the t i g h t - e n d slot with both qualmsaboutspeakingtheirmlnds. "We'll third quarter, Junior l i n e m a n Ferdie Y a u accounted his ability to catch some passes and his be undefeated. Definitely,' saki fresh- PORT 21 which brought for Port's slow start and second-half ex- blocking to open up holes for Stanziale to man Kathy Cho, a key offensive player on JFK the Vikings plosion, "We were nervous in the first run. this year's team. 7 back from a 7-0 half, but at halftime we decided that we As far as predicting the team's success, On September 30, Port topped Oyster halftime deficit to w i t h i n one point of were the better team, and came out to Del Gais offered, "If no one gets hurt and Bay by the margin of 3-0. Freshman JFK prove that in the second half." all of the plays are executed properly, the Kinsley O'Garrow scored twice while Birch After senior Omar Gonzales's inter- For the third consecutive, season, the team should win some games." scored the other Lady Viking goal. ception, senior fullback Julian Song football squad is b e i ng coached by Joe Port faced off against Friends on Sep- scored with an eighteen-yard run one Del Gais, who remains cautiously opti- BOXSCORE tember 21, and freshman Ashley Birch minute into the fourth quarter on the mistic about Port's chances. Coach Del got free to net the g a m e ' s only score, 1 2 3 4 F ensuing possession. Senior quarterback Gais commented that the team played 21 giving the Lady Vikings a solid 1 -0 win. Port Washington 0 0 6 15 Scott Melvin completed the conversion "an excellent game in the second half [at 7 Lederer's girls f o l l o w ed up with a hard- to Stanziale, giving Port a 14-7 lead. Ptainview/JFK 7 0 0 0 Plainview]." JFK-Madden 38 interoeption return fought 2-2 tie at Carle Place. Birch and Melvin threw a n o t h e r touchdow n p a s s In order for Port to continue winning, PW-Stsiziale 12 pass MelvJn (kick Cho netted Port's scores. to senior wideout Dan Tilmont to ensure the Vikings will need big performances failed) The squad opened the year with a the victory. The senior quarterback's from many of the veteran players. Ac- PW-Song 18 run (Stanziale pass MeMn scrimmage against Clarke on September PW Tilmont 28 pass Melvin (Bodner kick line f(H- the day read: 8-15 for 155 yards. c(»-dlng to coach Del Gais, senior co- 15, and the final score of 1-1 did not reflect howthe Lady Vikings controlled the game. Coach Lederer sakJ that he is working to get t h e girls to shoot more often, a Still, Melvin finds time ATHLETE PROFILE practk» whk:h he feels can easily be off the fiel d to h a n g out with executed as the season unwinds. his f r i e n d s at parties and to spend with his girlfriend, Compiled by Andy Kass, Scott Melvin junior Amy Bratskeir. Kan Mandel, and Simon Henft Buddha confessed he is an QUOTABLES finally letting [me] play avid Miami Dolphins fan, by Andy Kass defense this year." and cited the New York "The bone which was broken The co-captain Knicks and Rangers as his starred in Porfs 21-7 other favorite teams. was my humerus, but it wasn't It's 6'2', a three-sport athlete, and win over Plainview/ Melvin is enamored with very humorous." runs the option for Paul D. Schreiber JFK last week, rushing for the music of Guns N" Roses High School. It's not a bird. If s not a one touchdown and tossing two others. and likes to kick back with W. Axl and — Senior David Powers plane. It is senior and Port Washington Melvin also affirmed that his position company blasting from the stereo. Viking quarterback Scott Melvin, affec- on scheduling is highly "pro-modular — Melvin listed his most memorable "I'm very pro-modular when it tionately nicknamed "Buddha" for his because it lets students take advantage moment at Schreiber as the first play of play on the basketball court, evoking of their time off." his JV Football career in tenth grade. comes to scheduling..." comparisons to James "Buddha" Onthefield, Buddhais"very focused" "It was the very opening kickoff ver- — Sentor Scott Mslvin Edwards, the ex-Detroit Piston s t a r . on r e a d i n g defenses a n d g e t t i n g t h e plays sus Syosset. The kickoff flew over ev- Melvin stars on Port's football, bas- from his coach. Melvin explained, "Dur- eryone—right to m e . Everyone closed in "We'll be undefeated this year. ketball, and lacrosse teams. Currently ing the games, Fm totally locked in on from both sides, running at me. I came he is the starting quarterback and co- every play. I can't hear anything from sprinting out of a huge pile, breaking Definitely." c£^>tain of V i k i n g s Football, b u t Melvin's the stands. It's a very b i g year for us as away for the touchdoMm, but I got hauled — Freshman Kathy Cho biggest thrill of t h e season came w h e n he a team and on a personal level with down at the one-yard l i n e . Tm very proud on JV R»M Hockay found out "that coach [Joe Del Gais] is recruiting and all." of it though, still." Viking M Sports THE SCHREIBER TIMES MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1992 The contending boys of Winter will miss the duration of the season to by Andy Kass recuperate. Winter reflected on the loss of Powers as "a very sad accident and a Remember the Mets of 1992, the tremendous blow [to the team]." Giants of 1991, the Minnesota Vikings On September 15, Port took the field every year after they acquired at Great Neck South, and in this defen- Herschel Walker? Nobody wants his sive battle, a breakaway goal by Perez or her team to be the heavy favorite was the only score. because it only means extra pressure Winter reflected, "I thought the to win it all, and anjrthing short of that is defense did a real nice job. [Junior ccmsidered a failure. goalkeeper] Mark Hansen (three shut- Veteran head coach Roger Winter outs on the season) had a great game. admits that the Boys V a r s i t y Soccer team And Perez, [senior Will] Goldfarb, and is a favorite to win the conference cham- [junior EJ.] Kahn kept them away pionship but emphasizes to his players from the net." that they must still show u p each day and The previous day. Port h a d rolled over prove themselves. Hicksville in 3-0 fashion. The Vasquez Coach Winter admitted that in the brothers, Emerson and junior Carlos, Conference I "every team is very competi- The Vasquez brothers, Emerson (left) and Carlos, lead a Viking attack. each knocked in a score, while Perez tive. We're still learning what we're sup- notched a goal and an assist. posed to be doing out there, but we've got On this eventful day, Vasquez would Sanchez out because of sickness and in- Vanags's score off of junior Phillip a nice starting group and depth is also a serve as the deciding factor. He netted jury, seniors Josh Leventhal, Paul Signoroni's comer kick was the only strength." his first score just 2:36 into the game, Kri^er, and Anthony loanna stepped up goal the Vikings could manage on So far, Port has lived up to all expecta- giving Port an early 1-0 lead. nicely." September 12 at Garden City. tions, amassing a 4-0-1 record after the Later in the first half, Vasquez fed a The coach also lauded the work of "It was a very hard-fought game," season's first two weeks. streamline pass to Vanags, who banged jimior Y u c h i d a Shvinsuke and senior Steve emphasized Winter. The contest ended The Vikings notched their fourth- in a goal to put the Vikings ahead by two. Maraboli, who have played solidly in the in a 1-1 deadlock. straight win on September 25 with a 3-1 Vasquez ended on a resounding note as young season. Despite all of the pressures to win, the triumph at home over Lawrence. Seniors he split the Herricks defense for a The Vikings have achieved their suc- devastating loss o f Powers, and the vari- Emerson Vasquez, E r i c Vanags, and Chris breakaway score to give Port a 3-0 win. cess thus far without the services of se- ous illnesses and ailments, coach Winter Perez scored for Port. Coach Winter captured the story: nior D a v i d Powers. Powers was primed to has guided his team to an undefeated Herricks, described by Winter as a "Emerson simply outplayed everyone t h a t be a major component o f this year's squad mark, an achievement which is substan- "highly skilled team—^they had three guys day.- until his arm was broken in Port's first tial given the circumstances. on the Empire State Team versus our one Winter was also impressed by the game. A playoff berth seems well within [Perez],' visited Schreiber's Al Whitney Viking bench in the Herricks contest. After undergoing surgery. Powers is reach. As Winter put it, "We're still Field on September 18. "Wth [seniors Jim] Murphy and [Mike] expected to be in good shape, a l t h o u g h he learning— but well get there." Volleyball looks toward "three-peat" Two days later, Port trounced Valley by Jinnie Cho Stream Central in straight sets. Porf s defense was termed "outstanding" by The Girls Varsity Volleyball team Giamanco, who cited the play of senior (3-1) returns in 1992, aiming to win its Esther Lee, junior Sophie Chow, and third straight conference title. fi-eshman Jessy Villalobos. Senior Dorothy Katz was named to The Lady Vikings routed Lawrence the All-Toumament team at Wantagh on September 22 in the Schreiber tourney held on September 11 and 12, gym, before travelling to Herricks where Port placed t h i r d out of four teams. two days later. According to Katz, Wantagh was characterized by returning who earned All-County honors last sea- head coach Maria Giamanco as "an op- son, "Herricks was the first real competi- portimity to mix and match lineups and tion that we faced." plays." Herricks took advantage of Port's The Lady Vikings' opening game for failure to communicate on the court, the regular season came a t home against said Katz, and the Lady Vikings were Hempstead on September 14. Katz defeated for the first time. proclaimed, "We wanted to open Giamanco disclosed that Port needs strong, and we came out ready and to pass the ball more firequently and play confident to show everyone that we better as a team. The coach explained, mean business this year." Port domi- "The girls are playing pretty well, so nated Hempstead in straight sets by we're just gonna continue to take one the counts of 15-0, 15-10, and 15-6. match at a time." Pick a Winner... Your gUi\det to tfK»ming home 8pQi*>g events Varsity field Bods^ Boy»yarsit:y Soccer Octdaer $ ~ 0 i ^ Neck South Octi^w 16 - MepHam Vwaity Football Girls Vawiity Soccer October » ~ Manhasset October 17 - %aaset ^«Wi«(H(^ €»rl#yar8i^ VoUeyball C^Yar«ily Tennis <3«to*>6rr S ~ 14«Hrt*i Shore Junior Kristina Shackel dennonstrates a delicate set in practice. ^^^*>AV*?»••A*A*>.•.•••-•••-•••>'•-* •'