m t Brooklyn Museum, of emergency" that now exists in the African. His poem listed the on December 10. The conference region. The press has been disallow­ punishments and treatments that focused on student involvementin the ed. In this system, the police and Blacks are subjected to under the pre­ struggle to eliminate this "crime militia have "unlimited power" and sent system. In a conclusion to against humanity." they are allowed to arrest people reading the poem, Jordan stated that A slide show at the start of the con­ without specific charges. Group unity and effort to abolish the "crime ference revealed the injustices and gatherings are outlawed above three / against humanity" is the responsibili­ crimes against the South African people. ty of the South African people and Blacks. Apartheid was compared to ------other people and nations who oppose The Holocaust several times during Natives it. the meeting. Studentssat in their seats The students discussed ideas on trying to imagine how it would be to Speak Out how they could assist in the abolish­ :IJ have their teacher arrested in the mid­ Mr. Joel Carlson, a white South ment of apartheid . They suggested a c: dle of their class. The audience African, feels apartheid "should have student boycott against South African ! wondered how it would be to live been abolished yesterday. " Mr. manufactured products. Also, ar­ o ..~ away from their families for months Carlson has been banned from South ticulate and dramatic demonstrations ~ at a time, only being allowed to see Africa and now makes his living as to alert the' American people were .. ..._. ~ _. ,_. . ..__ MW4. ~ 1 0 them on holidays. The students were an Assistant District Attorney of mentioned. The conference speakers Classic Editor-in-Chief Heather Nash and newspaper advisor Mrs. ' informed of some other conditions Queens County. felt students can make the difference Sheryl Rubin flash winning smiles upon receiving the NewYorkNewsday award on ',I)I~sday . December 23,for the Best Veteran School Newspaper. which exist in South.Africa . Mr. Bonjona . Yuyisile Jordan, if their. "voices are hear.d .:'.' .· , ._, . . .. ,...~ .t ------..------

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ITORIALPAGE, Adding Flavor IT~ 'J"usr/1 To The Facts: FIRECAACKERl r1 Media Overplays \j {/ Howard Beach Incident o There is a fine line between reporting the news and o creating it. The Classic believes that the press has cross- .. ed this line in its coverage of the recent racial attacks in Howard Beach. We feel that the incidents have been overplayed by the media to the point where they have in­ cited even f irther anger and have added unnecessary racial . - tension. ...­...--- Ii The issue of racism is a serious one and should not be ignored. However, it has been blown out of proportion --.-.-- ... '" ~ by the media. Through the use of irresponsible headlines - -- and phrases such as the Daily News headline, "Hate on Earth in Howard Beach," printed a few days before Christmas, the press has succeeded in condemming an en­ tire community for the destructive acts ofa few teenagers. Some might argue that it is a journalist's responsibility No-Frills Printer to inform the public. However , this should be done in a responsible manner. The phrases and headlines a reporter Cuts Classic Quality or editor writes can sway the public. The unrelenting To the Editor: coverage of this issue bas incited even further anger and Whatever happened to the free marketplace? High school As you know, the recent racial could possibly be responsible for additional incidents, such newspaper staffs are now restricted in their choice of a disturbances in Howard Beach, as the racial attack on Hillside Avenue in which a white Queens have been high on the list of printer for the publication oftheir own school paper. This newsworthy items recently. It is the youth was beaten -in-retaliation for the death of a black is a result of the Board ofEducation's decision to award responsibility of the media to report in the Howard Beach incident. . a contract to one vendor, thus forcing all New York City the facts of these happenings ac­ The issue should not be ignored; an innocent man died high schools to print their papers through one agency. The curately and thoroughly. It is also their responsibility to present these because of racism. However, we feel that the media has Classic is extremely frustrated and disturbed; this deci­ facts in a manner that conveys the been unprofessional in its choice of words, and has sion is responsible for the decline in quality of,our necessary information and nothing overplayed this incident. On a sensitive issue such as this, newspaper. else. It seems to me that the media the media should not rely on sensationalism to sell the is encouraging the presentation of The ,Classic staff works extremely hard to produce a these facts in a manner more suitable story, but concentrate solely on accuratelyinforming the finished product which displays our consistantly high stan­ for a feature story. public, a major responsibility of the press. What started out as an incident with dards. We won't allow these high standards to be reduced vague racial overtones has turned into ,mlrr (J!lassic by slipshod printing. Our papers have come offthe presses an ethnic war, encouraged by the with dirty newsprint, incorrect headlines and uncorrected media . They spend so much time in­ ,~ t;c~01Jl ,mown1lfnb lItglJ copy . In addition, Wells Graphics has taken it upon itself forming the people of the news that the people want to become part of the Editor-in-Chief: Heather Nash to alter our prescribed layout and format, thus violating news. On Eyewitness News recent­ MANAGING EDITOR: •••••••••••••••••Renata Kobetts the rules of headline composition. Iy, a black youth claimed to be in­ volved in an attackon a white youth. NEWS EDITORS:HoUy Hatcher, Karen Greenberger We strive for perfection, and our staff is despondent. FEATURE EDITORS:Brad Mayer, Cheryl Schustack Later, it was discovered that he had When a printer is given the responsibility of handling nothing to do with the incident . SPORTS EDITOR••••••••.•••••••.••.••.••Bernie Hyman almost ninety school papers, he cannot possibly give Because of the promise that he would EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR:•.••.••.•Michelle Gnyp enough time to provide proper consideration for all these receive attention , he claimed he was involved. He got attention and the PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: •••.••.Russell De Castro issues. Our paper is severely shortchanged because Wells LAY-OUT EDITORS:••.••Dawn Cabage, Gia Maika media got a story. Other attacks that Graphics does not give it the same time and care in prin­ may not have been Howard Beach BUSINESS EDITORS:Sharon Bomzer, Nanette Kung ting as we put into its production. This is unfair to everyone related were given that title by the 'EXCHANGE EDITOR: ..••.••••Martha Douvogiannis on the staff as well as those who comprise its circulation. media. COpy EDITOR:...•••.•••••••••••••••.••••••.•Doris Sachs Themedia ssould spend more time Since Wells Graphics is located in Brooklyn, and many reporting the facts and less time or FACULTY ADVISOR: •..•.••..••..Mrs. Sheryl Rubin parents are reluctant to allow their children to travel over their "show and tell" format. Thein PRINCIPAL: Dr. Malcolm Largmann two hours , after dark, our editors are deprived of the is but to inform and analyze , not t< incite and scandalize. Their editorial: 'STAFF: Corey Ackerman, Tammy Benjamin, Ji Yeon .hands-on experience critical for the production of a quality Choi, Lisa DeMairo, Linda Facinelli, Randi Feinberg, and letters to the editor do that. Wher newspaper. Thus, the staff is denied the opportunity to reporting news, the media shouk David Fischer, Danielle Frons, Camille Gear, Eileen , proof the articles and see the paper through its stages of report news. Half truths and vagu .,. Gunn, David Herszenhorn, Christine Holowinsky, Lena production. These are vital steps of the production pro­ ideas benefit no one. Jones, Stephanie Joseph, Ruth Lerman, Daniel Lew , Sincerely cess. Students who are victims of this new decision are Hayley Thoma -Michelle Lin, Suzanne Maline, Esther Soffer, Dorene Soo- deprived the chance to experience what the field ofjour­ -Hoo. nalism has to offer. A poorly trained staff can only pro­ The Classic welcomes The Classic is the student newspaper at TownsendHar­ duce a second-rate paper. your opinion. Place all risHigh School. We are located at 75-40 Parsons Blvd., The Classic strongly believes that the decision be revok­ letters in Mrs. Rubin's Flushing, N.Y. 11366-1038. Our telephone number is mailbox in the main (718) 969-1433. ed so that all high school papers may choose their own ",.11. r.D.nlo',o • PRiNTiNCO & TYPESETTiNG· 1742 FlATbusk AVE• • (71S) nS-7400 printer for publication. Our paper has suffered enough. office.

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Positive Reactions A Dim Image Reflects In School To the Editor: .From Boys' Lavatory I think that Townsend Harris has To the Editor: . . tionally, of course) that they do in- done a good job concerning the It has come to my attention that deed have mirrors. Thi<; is not theend Howard Beach incident. I feel this many of the male members of our of the problem. The girls' bathroom way because Townsend Harris has school have recently been complain- hasanother commodity. only do not over dramatized the incident or Not ing for a very valid reason. This they have mirrors, but they also have likewise swept it under the rug. In school is not being fair to the boys better lighting. The darkness of the several classes the incident at Howard that attend Townsend Harris High men's bathroom, on .the other band, Beach was discussed. The issues were School. The reason why I am com- makes anyone. so unfurtunate to go talked about intelligently and open­ plaining is that the men's lavatory on ' in there, feel as thoughhe were in a ly. Our school did not devote a day the first floor does not have mirrors. prison cell. to the issue ofracism or close its eyes Female~ by Brad Mayer the headline of a future issue of The' to it either. Being a male, I am concerned very are definitely not the on- pr~ I'm sick and tired of it. It's been Classic reading "Townsend Harris I have noticed lately that several much ..This would n?t be such a ly ones who care about their looks. wome~ a problem since the first day Town­ Boy Injured In Stall By Falling posters have been posted around the blem If the. s bathroom did It may surprise you to learn that men send Harris opened and the situation Ceiling. " school denouncing prejudice. I think not have mirrors either, like to look at their images also. However, .this is not the case. has only deteriorated. Something has The bathroom is supposed to be a that this is a good method to initiate Walking by the women's bathroom Sincerely yours, got to be done - and fast. The pro­ place where one can go to be alone different new points about the I have noticed many times (not inten- Raphael Halindol blem, of course, is the poor condi­ and do what ever is necessary for a, Howard Beach incident. Townsend tion of the boys' bathroom. few minutes. The boys' bathroom Harris recognizes that we can't ignore Looking gloomy like a graveyard, does not provide a conducive at­ the issues, but at the same time we the boys' bathroom is in major need mosphere for these actions. Instead can't dwell upon them. Lines Leave No of several simple repairs to revive it it is unsafe, unclean, and in general, . Sincerely, to useable condition. First of all, just plain disgusting. Ruth Kon where are the mirrors? Does the ad­ Our female students report that Time To Munch ministration really think that only their facilities are just fine. While it Distribute Pass To the Editor: My suggestion is to have two feinales care about how they look? is true that there are more girls in OUI I would like to mention a dilemma, separate lunch lines; one for the It's extremely difficult to comb one's school, that does not eliminate the In Official Class we, the population ofTownsend Har­ "hot" lunch and one for the a la carte ris High School, face each and every­ hair with a reflection offthe bathroom fact that boys need to use the To The Editor: purchases. Maybe, we could have the day during E, F, and G lunch bands. . tile. bathroom as well. Immediate action I would like to make a suggestion school lunch line fonn where it does After a stressful morning of presently, and then have an a la carte Needless to say, along with mirrors must be takenby both the administra­ concerning the distribution of classes, every student looks forward line form where the salad bar is we can only expect new lights. The tion and the custodial staff so that transportation passes . At the present to having forty minutes to himselfand bathroom is so dark, many boys have boys, like girls, can go to the time, train passes are' distributed located. At the a la carte section cold not to waiting on line for thirty-five _ to walk outside just so they can find bathroom, in a sanitary, safe environ­ monthly during a special homeroom milk, fresh juices, tasty cookies, minutes, to either have a freshly made the zipper in their jeans! While the ment. Ifsomething is not done soon, band. Queens Transit bus tickets, donuts;'popcorn and even some sand­ lunch or an a la carte item. Day after administration is up on the ladder Townsend Harris can look forward however, are sold during the lunch wiches could be sold. If this could be day, the routine becomes more .repairing the lights perhaps they can to the" day when a great deal of bands. taken into consideration by the school . chaotic. Ifa person would simPiY~like lunch staff, ourcafetorium would be do something about the ceiling which agitated males develop stomach and This procedure is often a long-and to purchase an la carte item, he must less chaotic and a much more order­ " is caving in on us. It is easy to predict bladder conditions. tedious one : At times, some students • wait until seventy five students have ly atmosphere for students, as well as . have skipped lunch just to wait on the received their lunch and then wait for staff members. long lines to 'obtain a pass. 'Acquir­ the rest of the students to get their a Sincerely yours, ing the ,transportatjol\, pass on that la carte items. Christine Holowinsky A New Option? particular day is not guaranteed. , The necessarynumber of passes should be distributed to each official Locker Syndrome Continues: Reschedule class . During a special homeroom . band, the money can be collected, Notre Dame Revisited and bus and train passes could be To The Editor: demonstrating the picture of the Enrichment distributed to the students I do not understand why we can­ Townsend Harris student in twenty by J oanne M untzner them, not something the school forces simultaneously. not open our lockers at any time dur­ years. She slumped over to one side Enrichment seems to be one of them to. Sincerely yours, ing the day. The students have so so that her shoulders were in line with Townsend Harris High School's most Enrichment was originally set up Lily Tam many books to carry around all day each other, vertically. I think this outstanding features. No other high as a program to enable the students that our shoulders will probably fall locker situation is more than just what school in New York City offers a pro-, to participate in some extracurricular off soon. I find myselfstifling groans we want; it can cause serious physical gram quite like it. But is it really a; activity without having to stay after Rush To The Bus every time I try to pick up 'my damage, like a curved spine, if we help or is it a hindrance to the school. That's fine, and it's a good bookbag and end up lifting it about , keep on lugging all these books students? Enrichment should be idea, but if enrichment is the last class To the Editor: two inches off the ground. If we around. rescheduled as the last band of the day of the day, nobody is staying after I am writing to complain about the could just use our lockers to put our So I hope whoever made this rule on Tuesdays and Thursdays and school. Those who feel that this pro­ bus situation before and after school., books in any time we wanted, we will think twice about what it might should be made optional. gram, if put into effect, will en­ It is, to use my favorite word, would not look like the Hunchback do to us and let us use our lockers at courage students not to participate in CHAOTIC!!!! Students, in a rushto of Notre Dame in the near future. all times . Many students have jobs or other enrichment, it should not. Those who get home, push and shove to get on Many people have the same activities and would like to be able' really enjoy their activity will stay; the bus, sometimes getting people thoughts on this subject but one stu­ .. Sincerely yours, to get home a little earlier on those who do not wish to participate hurt in the process, or getting hurt dent expressed them very well by Anna Azrieli Tuesdays and Thursdays to begin will not. A better working environ­ themselves. There must be some their homework and studying before ment is created when everybody who organized way in which the students they start their job or special activi­ participates .is present because they can get on the bus without all this ty. In this way they would be mak­ want to be, not because they are forc­ mess . ing good use of their time instead of ed to. Everyone reaps the benefits. Furthermore, getting off the bus participating in an activity that might Ifa student is not interested in any before school is also a problem. The Custom Picture Framing not interest them. Those students who enriehment activities, he should not people waiting for the bus are so im­ & Art Gallery patient that they don't wait until the . do not wish to participate in an ex­ be required to participate. Enrich­ Judy Fliegel& Alex Leguisamo tracurricular activity would be ment is an extracurrieular activity, others get off. Instead, they ram into dismissed at 2:15, whereas those who and after all, aren't extracurricular: the bus and cause a gigantic problem. do, would be dismissed at 3: 15. By Why can't people just wait and be activities just what the name implies: rm~~ doing this, those students who enjoy extra or optional? Yes, they are ex- ' paitent? custom picture framing & art gallery their enrichment activity will not be actly that! Ifenrichment is reschedul­ Maybe the school can get our own .79-11 mainst. / kew garden hills, n.y. 11367 getting out of school any later than ed as the last band of the day and is private bus to take us to and from cer­ they already are now, but those who made optional, everyone will benefit. · tain places. Maybe this will be the " opt not to participate in any activity Ifthe school really wants the students solution to everyone's problem. will have that extra hour to do to be enriched, it will implement this Sincerely yours, something they consider beneficial to! change. Geraldine Gregorio , ~ ----

. , '\ . . ,\ " l , • ". .. PAGE 4 THE CLASSIC ., JANuARY t9~7 Saturday Nig~tFever: Is There I~ife Before Teaching? 8y Esther Soffer 'onlyplayed the jazz trumpet foreri­ serious students who really applied Are Townsend Harris teachers for !joyment, he also played in a ja zz themselves to their schoolwork. real'lDid they ever do anything that ensemble which cut an annui record. Therefore, they felt it was only right was fun or exciting, or were they Mr. Morales was also musically in­ that after all the work was finished, born boring and dull? clined; he played the saxaphone in the that they thoroughly enjoy No, they were not born this way, All-City Orchestra. themselves. They all loved going out to forever be uninteresting and hum­ to the movies, dancing, to parties, to drum. In fact, all ofthem at one time IMusical Instinct a Broadway show, or just plain Retired Townsend Harris teacher, Mrs. Renee Silver. or another were exactly like students Just as students listen to a wide "ha.ngill~ out" with their friends. today, They wanted to do fun and ex- variety of music today , so did The Good Times citing things, too . Many Harris teachers when they were teenagers. .teachers were• ''',.normal teenagers' who. " I'Joe Horn and Sandy Eiseman both Remembered Silver Will lied normal, everyday liv~s : ' .... , enjoyed the music of the folksingers , Whether it was Wanda Nix's fanu- ' When asked how they spent' th~i ~ "lwho could easily be found in the West ly get togethers, Mr. Morales and free time during their teenage years, . Village. Mr:Rlisso enjoyed listening , Mr. Altman with their friends down Shine by the boardwalk on Coney Island, Always they said theyall liked and enjoyed •• .to the opera on the radio , while Mr. ~ame .by Doris Sachs ting standards for future French in­ ,pretty much the things students . Scholl mellowed out to the sound of Mr. Boulanger and Dr. Anzel at Mrs . Renee Silver, the first French structors. As Mrs. Silver said, "It [prefer today. . ' " .", ,. The Greatful Dead, Pink Floyd and Jahn's ice cream ' parlor, or Mr. teacher at Townsend Harris, has was a lot ofwork and responsibility ." Teachers Active . ~ob ~ylllD ..' Dr. Largmann~id Scholl and hisf riends in the Barnum retired from what she considers the Besides teaching French, she was ,' • something ,dIfferent and very 10- Woods in his hometown, it was the active and demanding job ofteaching. also the first grade advisor and the And Athletic .teresting where music and radio were getting together with friends and dates Harris teachers were very ,healthy concerned; he U~ed to go to the radio As a teacher, her life was filled with coach for the boys' tennis team . Her and relaxing and having a good time and ,energetic kids when they were stations, and sit in on the live radio writing lessons, helping students and life at Townsend Harris was very that was important. young because many ofthem enjoyed .; broadcasts. ' attending meetings. busy and diverse. She "enjoyed the Some ofthe teachers were asked to and participated in a variety of sports. Mrs. Silver was born and educated involvement with the school and with describe themselves as any type of Howard Wagner, Shelley Goldfarb Free Time Diversions in France, where she learned the im­ the students." teenager. Many said they were ex­ and Joan Walsh enjoyed ice skating ! Today , some teenagers' spare time portance of a good education, which Although she is starting a new tremely serious individuals, and as one of their leisure sports; Mrs. is used for work in order to make she transmitted to her students. chapter in her life and is catch ing up ,many said that they were just plain Walsh took it seriously and even some extra money, or just to School in France was difficult and on some things she had neglected, she " normal." Mr. Altman claimed to competed in many COntests. Arthur volunteer their services to their com­ stric t. Her schooling instilled in her still misses the school very much . As have been a "wholesome boy," Boulanger and Donald Altman played munities. Such was the case for Har­ a sense of being accurate, precise and she said, "I really miss the good .while Mrs. Goldfarb said that she was football on their high school teams. ris teachers. Mr.:Wagner worked in proper. After passing the bac­ things about being involved in a "the type of teenager who was Michael Anzel played tennis. a store across the street from Radio calaurate, the final examination in microcosm such as Townsend rebellious with the appearance of be­ Both Harry Rattien and Principal City Music Hall. Dr . Largmann sold France after completion of high Harris." ing wholesome." Malcolm Largmann participated in shoes, and in between all of her dan­ school , she emigrated to the United So teachers are not just many games of stickball. Anthony cing lessons Mrs. Goldfarb worked States. Following Up monotonous ogres who try to ruin Morales was active on his school's for a travel agency. She also belong ­ When she arrived in this country On Hobbies students lives and bore them to death . basketball team and Richard Russo ed to her high school sorority "Gam­ at the age ofsixteen , she felt that she She is now finally able to follow up They are people who were once ex­ played on a hockey teain . ma Tau" which devoted itself to wasn't ready for college yet and on some hobb ies, frequently visiting actly as students are now, and did Many of the Townsend Harris staff volunteer work. Mr . Rattien 's was in decided to take another year of high .the library of the French Institute. She things and acted in the same manner also enjoyed music, - both playing it the army during his - later teenage school. Mrs. Silver didn't originally ;has also done some entertaining in her as kids do today. Remember all of a nd listening to it. Barry Scholl was years. plan on being a teacher. Her first job new kitchen which she has helped to this next time a teacher's "being ,extremely interested in music. He not Most of the teachers were very was as a trans lator for a large min­ create. "I've been involved in the human" is questioned. ing firm. There she translated tearing out of an old kitchen and French, German, Latin and even designing and rebuilding of a Bon Appetitl Buen 'Provecho! Guten Appetitl Turkish . She left this job after her son ,beautiful new one made especially for entered kindergarten . me. I love it!" Good Eating In Any Language Teac hing enabled her not only to Mrs. Silverloved to bake for the spend time with her son but to also ;faculty, as well as for her students, by Danielle Frons called saffron . A tasty Israeli dish parents took pains to prepare their realize her love for languages. When all of whom she loved , and to whom Coq au vin, beef wellington, Texas called Baba Ghanoush also con­ special dishes . The success of the ef­ asked why she wanted to teach at she relays this message : "As for your chili , and Key lime pie were just a tributed to the lovely buffet. Baba forts was seen in great smiles of Townsend Harris, she said , "It had studies, you are certainly on the right few of the many delicious dishes Ghanoush is made out of eggplant and satisfaction across the faces of the stu­ been a long time since I taught special track. At Townsend Harris you are brought in by the students and parents 'sesame seed paste called tahini. This dent connoisseurs. students. " Mrs. Silv er wanted learning that studying does not mere­ ofTownsend Harris High School foi dip is eaten with toasted pita bread. Afte r the gourmet foods were students who 'were willing to learn, ly achieve grades but can be a source International Night. The ethnic A fluffy spinach quiche made to sampled, no one could argue that not forced to learn. Teaching at of revelation and joy. I hope you will festivities took place on December 18 perfection accented the F rench cooking is truly an art that, although Townsend Harris gave her a have the opportunity to continue this and succeeded in bringing together culture as the cocktail meatballs add­ e xacting, is open to inspiration and challenge. "The entire experience search for learning, and, at a future and exchanging the wide variety of ed spice to Sweden. creativity. was exciting for me." time, be successful in making your .student cultures represented by their ' International Night exhibited tradi­ way in life." foods . ASweet Finale tional as well as original recipes for Since she was the first and only The Townsend Harris faculty One dish was Paella, a Spanish dish The desserts were absolutely tan­ every occasion. The array of dishes French teacher at Townsend Harris, honored Mrs. Silver at a dinne r at cons isting of shrimp, lobster, squid , talizing. The famous Key lime pie included a world-wide selection of she had a great responsibility in not Lauraine Murphy in Manhasset on chicken, vegetables and rice season­ was a sweet sensation as were the ethnic recipes as well as foods com­ only teaching French but also in set- December 11. ed with a special Spanish ingredient .chocolate covered strawberries. The mon to the American household. Looking Into "The Bedroom Window" by Corey Ackerman however, her relationship with Terry it hardly fits that catagory , for it uses What seems to be the right thing to would be exposed. In order to keep "cheap suspense." For instance, at do , may not always be the bright the affair a secret while still doing the , a critical moment, a 1986 thing to do, especially in the new film " right thing," Terry lies, telling .Oldsmobile, seemingly in perfect from Curtis Hanson, THE Sylvia's story as if he were the one cond ition, won't start. One would BEDROOM WINDOW. who had witnessed the crime. 'think that a car like this would rev Terry Lambert (Steve Guttenberg) THE BEDROOM WINDOW is a ,right up. I guess this is supposed to is having an affair with his boss's film strictly based on one man's add thrill to the scene, but it takes wife, Sylvia (Isabelle Huppert) . Early foolishness. With each action Terry away from its realism. Something one,morning, the latter witnesses an takes, he deepens his involvement else which takes away from the film "assault" from Terry's ' bedroom with the case while making himself ' is its predictability. One can guess window. Later thatday there is news a murder suspect. It is annoying to what is going to happen well before /iff£' ofa murder which took place near the watch a mtrying to be a hero when it actually takes place. site of ,the prev iously mentioned -=- his efforts constantly result in nothing Two final suggestions might be: ' ~ assault. Fearing a connection between but trouble. ," , . these two crimes, Sylvia wants to go Altho ill THE BEDROOM WIN - IStev~ Guttenb~rg-stlck. to comedy. ' u thrill 'Moviegoers stick to HItchcock. to the police. If she goes forward, • DOW,. IS..billed• . ..~ a suspense~ er, '. , . ,Jrt1'iUARY 1'Jlf7 THE CLASSIC : · PAGE'5 · .:, Anorexia And Bulimia. . The Horrors Of Carrying Dieting Too Far by Camille Gear purge. " Bulimics experience eating . and calories to properly mainta in , abuse the victim inflicts upon it. trol over their lives. In order to find Thin is in. It is shown to us in every frenzies that are usually about an hour ,their body processes. This does not There is one major question that some consultation they control their magazine and newspaper article, and and a half, but can stretch as long as sound as serious as it really is. surfaces in an individual's mind - bodies. on televis ion . Clothes are usually three. After the frenzy diminishes the However, victirriswho suffer from Why? Many theories have been for- made with the perfect thin person in bulimic feels an overwhelming sense these two syndromes can do ir- mulated to answer this question..The Body Theory mind.The media and the world around of guilt and finds a way to compen- reperable damage to their bodies, and generally accepted belief is it stems The last, still pending, theory is us encourages us to be thin, and yet sate for his/her failure. can even lose their lives . from chronic depression. This that bulimics are addicted to endor­ tempts us with fattening foods at the , Some victims use laxatives (50-100 A bulimic will continuously purge depression is caused by biological phin . This is a chemical secreted from same time. Some peop le decide they pills), vomiting (stimulated mentally to excrete unwanted calories from the ' factors. Many doctors believe if they the hypothalamus and is responsible will be thin, and they will resort to or with chemical inducers). Some " body. This purging causes many pro- can isolate these factors they can cure for the so called "joggers high." This any means necessary to attain that bulimics take diuretics, drugs to in-' blems, making' gums recede, and many eating disorder patients. chemical is released during vomiting goal. It is this minority that indulges crease urination. Others engage in ' facilitating tooth decay . .~ome~imes Another idea is that society is the and vigorous exercise. in the symptoms of Bulimia and strictfasting and vigorous exercise to 'all the ' 'teeth must be pulled. The cause of the problem. Individuals Whatever the reason, these diseases Anorexia. counteract the effect of their calorie " eSophagus and stomach are also constantly feel the pressure to be thin. are a terrible problem facing society Bulimia arid Anorexia are inverses . . intake. "harmed, ' They will tryto attain the perfect per- today. They must be dealt with. One Though each takes a different ap­ Problem Has ~eep Roots , Vital Vitamins 'Lacking, son~ the society val~es. Hi~h way is to watch one's friends. Be on proach to attain the same thin facade , , Anorexia Nervosa literally means ,~ " ,. '" achievers and goal onented m- the lookoutfor.possible danger signs, both are hazardous and can be fatal the disruption ofcommon eating pat- '.Many'nutrients, such as potassium, dividuals usually suffer from eating excessive dieting,odd eating habi~ , if not detected early. Both disorders ' terns due to nervousness. But the pro- " C3.lcium and magnesium are lost when disorders. Some may be looking for or aby deviation from their normal at­ force their sufferers to lose control of blem is much deeper rooted than this. f,9.~s are not digested. Bulimics can " , attention. They feel that they have to titudes about foods . As soon as there themselves as they continue on their Anorexia usually begins in the early -suffer from osteoporisis, heart trou- compete with their peers or siblings is a suspicion something is wrong, -path of self destruction. "Eventually teens, ' but it can start its reign ble, and fatigue. In short, the body and will not be able to deal with the , seek help . A friend will be glad this their preoccupation with their weight . anywhere between the ages of eight . becomes run down from the constant pressure. They feel they have no con- was done. becomesan obsession. to sixty. Anorexia can overtake a per- i Bulimia Takes New Victims son's 'entire life, or may make ap­ pearances for a few months. Seem­ Bulimia is the newer disorder ofthe ingly the person may get better at two. Although this is not the first time times, but others steadily get worse. it is found in history, (the ancient An anorexsic simply begins a diet , Romans engaged in bulimic practices and then loses control in maintaining at feasts) it is just now coming into its guidelines. The sufferers become focus for the medical world. Bulimics so strict that they neglect to provide

are depicted by the phrase''binge and themselves with sufficient nutrients (J) :;:c :::l :::l CD Academy's Activities ;: !!!. :;' CD Attract All Eugene Harding, Sean Davis, Linda Salas, Mark William and Yvonne Ellis perform with style in "The Harris By Cheryl Schustack other programs - there is something I Show:' a skit in the talent show, "The Other Side;' on January 23 and 27. of interest for everyone. Interested in i Come one , come all to the Junior f computers? Lectures on computer­ Academy of Sciences! The Academy Conquering The Impossible: is a growing organization of high tech and engineering are given on a regular basis. The Academy even has scho ol students - run by high school students - with interests in all aspects a strong astronomy prog ram for all Andrea Moore's Success students with eyes toward the world of science, mathematics, technology "The birth canal was too small ; I future. And rea hopes to study at Ci­ beyond. by Eileen Gunn and recently, human rights .The " I made it through junior high and was a big baby. Instead of doing a ty, Yale or Harvard University . After Academy has grown since 1963 from Diversity InInterests elementary school. Then when I took Caesarean they forced me through. she completes her educati?n, Andrea a small, fledgling organization into A student's primary interest need the tests I made it here and into Bronx The side of my brain that deals with "Hey remember me? the only completely student-m anaged not be in the sciences to experience Science. " coordination was crushed." I'm that kid you said Junior Academy group in the United all the Academy has to offer. There Most people find the element of " We went around to all different States. is an Art/Yearbook committee for challenge in these accomplishments. hospitals and doctors, but not much was a vegetable." All of the activities are student those with aesthetic talents, a Career Andrea Moore, a tenth grader, had was known about cerebral palsy . plans to develop a career in the com­ designed and implemented. As a and College Guidance program which to overcome addit ional obstacles in . They just thought I was a vegetable puter field. memb er, one not only receives the invites representatives fro m meeting these challenges because An­ benefits of what the Academy has to prestigious colleges and businesses to drea has cerebral palsy . Cerebral offer , but has the opportunity to serve ' speak to members about their palsy is an impairment of muscular on or even head one of the commit­ organization, and a tutelage in which coordination caused by brain damage tees responsible for the success of the members can receive free tutoring in during the delivery of a newborn programs. This is perhaps the most most areas of science and math . . child. outstanding feature of the Junior There is also a Summer Opportunities " I was always an ' A' student," Academy - it's there solely for the program which provides internships Andrea explained. "When I came to students and their ideas make all the in various fields ofscience, and day­ Townsend Harris I knew I'd be the difference. long field trips to scientific only one here . That's one of the An integral part of the Academy's institutions. reasons I wanted to come." programs are lectures, including talks The Junior Academy's informal at­ :D Andrea is determined not to let her c given by prominent scientists on their mosphere has contributed to the tn , disability stop her from meeting ~ area of expertise to large audiences, beginning of many new friendships. challenges and accomplishing her o iP> and discussions of topics crucial to This atmosphere is enhanced by the 0> goals, but at the same time she readily !!!. the hi-tech world by major scientific numerous, exciting social events (din­ admits that it does sometimes in­ (3 figures . Colloquia, offered for more ners, dances, picnics) that are given timidate her. Determined Sophmore Andrea Moore. advanced students , are given in an in­ by the Academy. " I didn't raise my hand at all in and said I probably wouldn't live formal setting with a small audience The Academy offers opportunities class last year. This year I have When asked about the toughest long. " that permits discussion on a one-to­ to every high school student. All in­ friends in my class so it's a little obstacles that she was faced with because of her disability, Andrea ex­ one basis with the speaker. terested, ambitious students are urg­ easier ... I think it's harder for me Although Andrea's past was plains her fears ofnot being accepted Many students are beginning to ed to get involved. to meet boys . IfI like a boy I'm very shadowed by misfortune, she does by her peers.She also expressed her think about Westinghouse and other The Junior Academy of the New shy about going up and talking to him not harbor anger or harsh feelings feeling of discouragement and low scientific competitions. The Junior . York Academy of Sciences is located because of how I talk." about it today . "I think it's funny . I self-esteem when ridiculed by other Academy can serve as the testing at 2 East 63rd Street in Manhattan. . One of the factors that contribute wish I could go back to that doctor ground for students' projects. The Membership applications are toAndrea's dogged perseverance is and say, "Hey, remember me? I'm students. Science Research Competition gives available from Teresa Lazar, Cheryl her realization of how lucky she is that kid you said was a vegetable. The "When I was younger, kids used members the opportunity' to submit Schustack or Mrs. Susan Appel. A <.just to be alive. The obstetrician was one you gave up for dead . Look at to tease me a .lot because I was dif­ their work for judging by experienc­ $5.00 membership includes a off duty the day she was delivered what a vegetable I am now." ferent.Tthink elementary school kids ed Academy members. Cash and trip ' subscription to The Sciences, the and the interns that were assigned should be educated about disabilities . awards are given! magazine fo the New York Academy weren't prepared to handle the com­ Instead of contemplating the past, Maybe they'll understand and won't The Academy provides a wealth of of Sciences. plications that arose. Andrea prefers to look toward the tease as much."

- • ' . P * ~ ~ , .. .. • , ' " , \ /" PAGE 6 THE CLASSIC JANUARY 1 The Hero Who • Turned Dreams. Into Reality NationRemembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jt by Nanette Kung As a child, young King grew up in Dr. King grew up seeing all this ly arrested. This enraged the black Today, Dr. King is a hero for January 19, 1986 marked the first a segregated world. Blacks and around him. He was determined to community. People wanted revenge . great work and personal sacrifice. national holiday in honor of Dr . Mar­ whites in Atlanta, Georgia lived take action. By preaching before con­ King was able to convince them to former ene mies are singing prai tin Luther King , Jr. He was a man separate lives in those times. Theres­ gregtlT&tblacks;meprovokOOthemto combine forces and work together. and issuing proclamations to ho committed to freedom and equal ity . were designated neighborhoods do something about their present con­ With nationwide cooperation, King him . Politicians and preachers an He fought to abolish racism, pover­ where only whites could live. Blacks ditions. They had to fight for their was able to organize a strike that pro­ calling this man a hero; receptic ty, and war in our nation. lived on the other side of town. ' rights: ! 'We are .citizens too. We tested against racial descrimination. speeches, and songs , all celebrate No other person could have evok­ Almost all restuarants had different must not be bitter. We must not lose By conv incing everyone to walk to his hono r. ed such emotion in us. He was in­ dining areas for both parties. The .faith in our white brothers. Make a . work instead of taking the bus, whites All over the nation, this man is .tellectually keen and he was a great United States government put up with dream . a reality. Fight for your would be shown that blacks resented . ing remembered for the invalus orator. : His words were powerful this by allowing for racial descrimina­ rights !" their treatment and were not going to debt owed him . That is why enough to move thousands to action. tion in public facilities. Water foun­ Speeches with lines such as these put up with it any longer. Nobody got January 19, the nation remembers He despised black segregation and he tains were labeled "white" and " col­ moved blacks and whites to action. hurt, except the bus company which noble Martin Luther King, Jr. .' wanted equality and justice not only ored." There were segregated pools. King first showed his great powers lost a lot ofmoney. King had gained sacrificed everything for equa for America's blacks, but for all races Even the public transportation system of leadership in an incident involv­ the recognition he wanted for his among all, by observing his birth of people. Human rights and peace was a target of racism. Every time a ing a bus company. Most blacks took .cause. s a national holiday. among all were what he fought for . black citizen got on a bus, he had to the bus to work. They were forced He earned the world's respect and sit in the back. Ifa white man got on to obey the rule of giving up their VOWS trust, not only because he fought for the bus and there were no seats, the seats to the whites. One day, a young .TH For '87 others, but because he was able to do black man had to give up his seat and woman named Rosa Parks refused to by David Herszenhorn and Ruth Lehrman it without bloodshed. stand. give up her seat. She was immediate- As the new year rolled in, students made various New Year's resolutic A number of students were polled and here are the results: THE MOST POPULAR: To do better in school. Plans For.New Building Surface THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS: Laura Joseph," To do wild, crazy, bizarre things." by Renata Kobetts puter rooms, and an orchestral music There will be a classroom-size THE MOST SINCERE: Music teache r Walter Davis, "To go back to p The setting is Townsend Harris room twice the size of a classroom, audio visual center off of the double tieing my trumpet everyday." High School at Queens College. A as we ll as other instrumental classroom size library. The student new building stands off Reeves facilities, an art classroom and an art cafeteria will be six times the size of THE MOST AMBITIOUS: Lucia Grillo, "To take more risks ; Avenue, housing 1000 students. The studio. Any rooms which do not have a .classroom. Separate locker and chances." year is 1991. This is when Townsend windows will be air-conditioned. shower rooms for the home and THE MOST RELIGIOUS: Jeffrey Cohen, "To join a monastic orde Harris will abandon 75-40 Parsons The hallways will be a foot wider . visiting teams will serve one large THE MOST POLITICAL Duncan Faherty, " Not to rest until Ror Boulevard and move to Queens than those of 75-40 Pa rsons and one small gym . An auditorium .•Reagan is deposed of as president of the United States." College. Boulevard, not including locker seating 500 will include dressing THE MOST CONVENIENT: Eddie Chin, " To never make a New Ye Late this spring, architects will be space. Students will enjoy the lux­ rooms as well as a stage crafts room . .•resolution again." given the opportunity to enter plans. uries of a student store, a student Students ofTownsend Harris have The Board of Education will allot government and clubs' office. 1 1/2 dreamed of such a building. They International Night $3.02 million for design and site the size of a classroom, a classroom have grumbled in current close selection, followed by a budget of size publications' office, a student quarters, and winded their way $30 million for construction, which services' office, full size guidance of­ Blends·Cultures through crowded hallways . The class by Karen Greenberger ..as a winner , received a bottle of \\ is to begin in January, 1989. fices, a duplicating room, an elevator, of 1995 will "er experience this; to The first International Night Din­ Students recited foreign lang ; The building will include twelve and a college and vocational office, them 75-1; -ons Boulevard will ner, sponsored by ForeignLanguage poems dur ing the evening . " Le regular classrooms, four science while faculty will enjoy the luxurIes onlybe a story told by alumni as Coordinator Robert Goodman, took j euner du Marin," was performe rooms , two labs, a speech workshop, ofbookrooms, lounges on each floor, earlier alumni tell of the Manhattan place on the evening of December 18 Jenni fer Antoszewski, and .. Can a language lab, potential for five com- and a faculty dining room. Townsend Harris at City College. in the cafetorium. de la Pirata," orated by Lynd a I Various dishes , ranging from In­ roll and Yasmin Santiago . dian to Italian, were served buffet The Concert Band, under.the d Survivor Speaks Out style and shared among the families . t ion of Walter Davis,perfor A dinner representing each family's "Jingle Bell Rock," and "We r ethnic background was the cost of ad­ a Little X-M as." "Gospel JoJ On Holocaust Exoerience mission. " It [the dinner] was nice "Tuxedo Junction," .and " Celt tion," were played by the Jazz E by Heather Nash because it was a chance to blend Conducted by Robert Lewis, Holocaust survivor Mrs. Clara cultures and to see how other people Enrichment Band performed '" Wachter -Feldman from the Simon eat ," commented junior Regina 'Colors," with a voca l solo by.I Wiesenthal Center discussed her ex­ Cavaioli. Garafalo. The Chorus, led by J periences concerning the Holocaust, Win ners of the International Din­ Provenzale, performed "Lollip during enric hment on December 18, ner raffle won food, wine , fruit and "0 Holy Night. " "Jesus JI in the library . baskets, a turkey, and a talcum Man's Desiring," was performs Mrs. Feldman began travelling powd er/cologn e set. . Among the the Violin Duet. from school to school after she was -rnany winners were teachers Susan Desp ite rainy weather condit motivated by " One Little Boy," an Appel and Sand ra Eiseman, and a larger crowd participated thai art icle in T he New Yor k Times Guidance Counselor Sheila Orner, been expected. "I had a lot 0 which told the story ofa two year old tl who shared 15 raffles and won a even though it was raining and who was placed in the ovens because ~ turkey and talcum powder/cologne peared that the rest ofthe peopk he was too small to walk in himse lf. ~ set. Junior Scott Siegal, also selected too," added student Chari Rein: Born in Poland, Mrs . Feldman o l» moved to Germany when she was two !!la years old to get a better education. A College Office Guides Career Choler few years later her family left Ger­ Holocaust survivor Mrs. Clara Wachter-Feldman speaks of her by Karen Greenberger up a preliminary meeting with many illegally for Holland where they experiences. College advisors Dr. Paul Vicino of them by first makin were arrested by the Gestapo, and mother and I escaped, they would "I can only hope that man will and Mr. Howard Wagner are current­ appointment. when released arrested by the Dutch have killed my mother," Mrs. study himself and never allow such ly busy aiding students with their In early February, teacher r police. As a child she constantly mov­ Feldman said. "War is not 'Rambo.' a savage act to happen again." career and college choices. mendation forms will be dist r ed from country..to country until she War is not John Wayne on a white After remarking on the thousands Both Vicino and Wagner strongly to all juni -rs. Students will ended up in Italy. However, because horse. War is hell ." of Jews who died fighting the Ger ­ suggest students participate in quired to l'Jlain three recomn she was Jewish, she was not permit­ In her speech Mrs . Feldman told mans , Mrs . Feldman urged students Metroguide "School Sort," a com­ tions. In order to receive recor ted to have an education after elemen­ the story of her first grade teacher to read the daily newspapers to puter which offers college sugges­ dations, students must ask the p tary school. who beat her hands when he understand what is going on in the tions to the student based upon his sia n of the teachers. The te Separated from her family, Mrs . discovered that she was Jewish to world around them. . choice of a majo r. chosen should first be cons Feldman lived with a Christian family show the class how much pain a Jew " There is prejudice and hate all . Students are urged to make an ap­ before-hand, suggested Vicino when she was 16, but was' eventual­ could tolerate, in addition to speak­ around us. We have to teach our pointment with either advisor to completion, the form must be : ly arrested by the Germans and plac­ ing about her best friend, whose legs children to be more human and care discuss colle ge selection. They plan ed to either college advisor. ed in a detention center where she were broken over and over again at about those around us, " M rs. to revie w .each student's folders, Says Vicino, "Try to visit ( escaped before she was put on a cat­ Auschwitz because he was an athlete. Feldma n advised. PSAT scores, Metroguide " School cam puses . By walking around tle car. When his legs could not be broken , "We survivors can never be free . Sort" .results, Achievement Test get the inside scoop." Wagner ''The only reason I escaped was anymore, he was placed in the gas The screams can not be heard, but we scores, career and college choices, preparing for a student visit to because I was alone. IfI was with my chambers. can 'still hear them ." , and areas of study. Students can set ,Albany in the Spring. :-:. .

" JANUARY 1987 THE CLASSIC : ·· PAGE 7 - The Pressure Of Competition: Young Writers. Athletes, R eveal All Question Pro by David Fische r How do student athletes and coaches prepare for a game? How do they by Doreen SooHoo deal with the pressures of combining school time with play time? A sampl­ What is a production editor? What ing of coaches and players provides some answers : does an acqusitions editor do? How - Lucy Kim (volleyball, indoor track) - "Mentally, I think about the game, .is a book created? What is the slush but I don't get psyched . I try to save my energy. I also try to block out pile? These are some of the many everything else. Physically, I just practice with my teammates and loosen ~ questions that were answered during up before the game ." ~ a special presentation in the Writing - Xavier Mendoza (volleyball) -" I just practice as much as I can to get ~ . and lllustrating Books for Children myself ready for a game. I also do a lot of reading about the sport in order ~ Enrichment on December 16. to look for certain strategies." a Peter Roberts, copy editor with the - John Meredith (bowling, volleyball) - "I'm always nervous before the Security Guard sauyLeviDeposes withfri~~~ ~H~he~N~h;i{ose Ann New American Library, came to game . There's nothing I can do about it. But once I serve my first serve, .McGee and Thnya Odom. speak to the students of Mrs . llsa or Mowl my first ball, I'm usually o.k." . Cowen's enrichment class. Mr. - Wanda Nix (Coach - girls ' volleyball, girls' soccerjv.t'The way I prepare Roberts has the task of grammatical­ my team for a game depends a lot on the competition, the part of the season Sally Secures. ly revising and rewriting a potential we're in, whether or not the team comes off a win or loss, and what the playoff book in the paperback company. He situation is. I usually have them practice a lot to get them ready." is very interested in teaching and was - Hector Quintero (track) - "Physically, I always attend meets, and run Brighf Atmosphere very excited at the opportunity of on the weekends. Mentally, I always try to get psyched up and always think By David Herszenhorn Sallie explained that there are no sharing his work with the students . positively. I try to visually see myself doing well in the upcoming race. That Those who have ever tried to cut major behavioral problems at Town­ During this band, many "future helps me a lot." on line for lunch or walk through the send Harris because the guidance writers" asked questions involving - Ellen Schwartz (Coach - girls' bowling , boys' tennis) - "We don't do halls without permission have pro­ department is actively involved with the topic ofpublishing- including how anything special in the way of preparation. The only thing we do do in the bably met Mrs. Sallie LeVine, one of student behavior. Dr. Malcolm a book is published, machines used, way of preparation is to practice and correct the errors we make . My the school's security guards. Largmann and Assistant Principal specifications and measurements for philosophy is that we have a good time. We aren 't looking for the talent as Sallie first became a security guard Mal Rossman ask Sallie's advice and the book, and symbols used by pro­ much as we are the experience." in 1972 because she thought that she .frequently discuss current school ofreaders. Sheets of the symbols were would be good at it and "her family topics with her. distributed to the students. liked to eat." Sallie sighed, "I have " The proofreaders try to make a .five kids and that means a lot of "Sally is the coolest" standard style within the books.. .they groce ries." Before coming to Town­ are extremely willing to stretch and .Are you send Harris, Sallie worked at John Tenth grade student Ray make the writing smooth," said Mr . Bowne High School for thirteen Altimarano said, "Sallie is one of a Roberts. years . kind." Anothe r tenth grade r, Corey Mr. Roberts described the different smarter than When asked how she likes Town­ Ward, remarked, "Sallie is the types of editors that are involved in send Harris she said, "I love it.the coolest." the production of a book and the students are smart here and they have Townsend Harris security guard chances of a person having his/her a good sense of humor." She also stated her plans for the future, " I plan manuscript published . your PSAT score? said that the students here are much to stay healthy and work at Townsend "It is difficult for a person to have brighter than at the previous schools Harris until your children attend this a book published but anything is she had worked in. school. " possible.. .anybody could have a book published," replied Mr. Roberts. Probably. Evena case ofthe butterflies Mr. Roberts also donated a large can affect your SAT score. News Briefs assortment ofbooks for the students Wantto do better? Prepare better. For to read and enjoy. Gothic romance, The drama enrichment is preparing a full-length production ofYou Can't mystery, and science fiction were nearly 40years, Stanley H. Kaplan's test­ Take It With You to be presented in the spring. among the large variety. Seven faculty members and nine students participated in a Consultative taking techniques and professionaleduca­ Many students were pleased by the Council meeting on January 15, where they discussed the Dude Ranch trip, tional programs have helped over ·100,000.' special presentation. "It was a the school consitution, and a liason committee for the future senior class. .stimulating experience to actually · students get ready forthe SA'[Manyhave . The student awareness program, and plans for next year's seniors were also have someone in the field speak to increased their scores 150, 200, 250 points discussed. . us," said Marjorie Momplaisir. or more. Mr. Myron Moskowitz's Student Leadership class met with the cafeteria Call. It maybe yoursmartestmove yet. staff in an effort to develop a nutritional, well-balanced menu to please the Bowl For Breath members of the school community. The Student Leadership class concluded their Food and Toy campaign for Strikes Success the Queens Hunger Network at the end of December. by Lena Jones Inspector General of Cultural Affairs for New York City, Gwendolyn Hat­ Twenty-one volunteers participated cher, spoke to the Mock Trial Enrichment on January 6. Hatcher discussed in " Bowl for Breath," a fundraising KAPLAN her law background, the duties of an Inspector General , and answered various 1STANlfY H. KAPlAN EDUCATIONAL CENTER lID. event for the Cystic Fibrosis Foun­ questions concerning the BAR exam and law classes. dation on December 22. Each partici­ ASKABOUTOURCOMPUTE~ZED Juniors Michael McDermott, Robert Mansuri, Eddie MacMahon and Dawn pant bow led three games and DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION, ANDABOUT Cabage will represent THHS as the second year team at a Certamen (con­ gathered sponsors , who pledged a "PATHWAYTOCOLLEGE':'-OUR FOUR­ test) at Stuyvesant High School on February 6. certa in amount of money per point. HOURCOLLEGE COUNSELING SEMINAR. Eight students participated in the Queens High School Festival of the Arts Ellen Schwartz, the coord inator of on December 17 and December 18 at Queensborough Community College . the event said she was " pleased with Alec Pollak received a trophy for the most talented art student in the school the turnout, " and is "looking for­ and Michelle Tong, Shea Fink ,Kaming Lau, Te-Hs ing Niu, Elizabeth Moy, ward to having even more par­ For information about the SAT, ACT or Lilly Tam, and Yasmin Santiago received certificates. ticipants next year. " .. Achievement class nearest you , call: T.!.!.e Insects, Bugs and Plants enrichment , under the guidance of Mrs . Odile Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary Garcia, visited Kingsborough Community College on January 9 to attend disease involving abnormal secretions 261-9400 workshops dealing with Marine Biology. Sponsored by the New York State of certain glands throughout the Marine Education Association, the program included slide shows, workshops, body. The disease appears in infan­ and seminars dealing with"coral reefs, sponges , whales and dolphins. cy and childhood and many of its vic­ (71 8) 380-1800 tims die before adulthood. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is working on an effective cure for this disease and bet­ COMPUFIX, Inc. ter treatment for those who already FLUSHING FAST PRINT INC. Personal Computer Repairs have it. Social & Commercial Ms. Schwartz commented that Same Day Printing Hardware & Software Assistance since the participants do not personal­ Stats & Velox All Makes & Models ly benefit from the event, it showed $10.00 M inimum - Stud ent Discounts that Harrisites are " willing to give their time to do things for others." STEWART LEVIN 147-37 Union Turnpike The " Bowl for Breath" gave its par­ Sales Flushing, N.Y. 11367 Call Rich: 718-762-7837 ticipants the opportunity to take part in the spirit of giving. ' ~ ' :,' , ~ . "-. '.: ,' , ...... '. ; " , " .. " , ,PAGE 8 THE CLASSIC : JANUARY 19: --SPORTS--

don dominated the scoreboard again Girls'·Varsity Basketball Team when both scored 16 points each in .Keisha Robinson Shoots a .game which served John Adams their second loss versus the girls from Reigns With 10-1 Record Townsend Harris. Their first meeting ' For Success like to just score the points; I'd ratl at Queens College resulted in a 34-5 by Randi Feinberg help others to make them ." blowout. The second battle yielded an The whistle blows and she's off. This amateur basketball star dribbles Keisha is one of three freshmen identical result as Harris trounced the team. She is currently holding ' i Adams, 38-12. down the court, ducking in and out I ­ point-guard position. "At first pi 'I The crowd at Queens College was of opposing team members. When the pie are surprised that I'm a freshm I silent. The scoreboard showed that basket is near, she skillfully shoots ' I but I usually gain their respect.' the Harris girls' undefeated record at the ball through the hoop and scores Keisha's family is very support home was in jeopardy. Bryant shut one of her many points of the game . :1 and proud of her basketball playii out Harris in the first quarter, 9-0, but This basketball dynamo is none other Her father helps her and practi. :1 the tables turned on Bryant. Harris than fourteen year old Keisha Robin­ with her. " My dad and I used to " returned the favor; they shut out son, a starting freshman on the Town­ to this park near my house, for Bryant in the following eight minutes. send Harris Girls' basketball team. 11 Keisha started out on the bottom in to practice . My left hand needs m :i At the end of the half,.the scoreboard basketball, and has really worked her dribbling practice than my right ha read 9-8; Bryant still held the lead. :1 My dad tied my right hand behind Harris began their comeback when way up. She attended Louis A. Arm­ :\ strong Junior High School, where back, and had me running and dJ g" they outscored Bryant, 10-3, in the bling the ball around the park. I , :1 ~ . ' third period. Harris stunned Bryan, . fear kept her from playing well and ::t ' making the team . Finally, after a lot just imagine what anyone passing :i '3 25-18. must of thought when they saw !!l The team didn't stop there, of hard work and extra help from her :1 1$1',1 coach, Keisha made the team in the hand was tied up." i Harris basketball starEileen Gunnjumps to block an opposing player'sshot. Brooklyn Tech traveled to Queens to One minor setback for Keisha h College to face the 8-1 Harris team. seventh grade . She went on by Bernard Hyman was fouled and went to the foul line. become a co-captain in the eighth pened when she tried out for I While they were in the middle of On December 12, lightning struck If Suzy had missed the first shot, grade. Keisha learned a lot from this Girls' State Basketball Team. ' defeating Tech, the coach and fans the rolling thunder of the Townsend 'either team would have a chance to experience. "In junior high school, was rejected because they said ' witnessed a scene the coach said he'd Harris Girls' Varsity Basketball I became more fair about playing she was too young, but the IT win. The crowd roared as Beach "never seen anything like." Coach Team. The team crushed its first five basketball; you have to both win and reason was that she was too sh Channel roared and failed to distract ' Don Altman discovered the opponents but finally faced defeat lose games to understand it. It's bet­ Keisha soon regained her determ Suzy as she sank the winning bucket. substitutes studying on the bench. against Newtown. ter when it's balanced." tion and is showing everyone that Harris squeezed by, 43-42. "And I've been in sports all my life," The coach of the girl's basketball height definitely does not affect Junior Terry Gordon, who has . Altman exclaimed. The team avenged their only defeat team, Donald Altman, gives Keisha playing. been the high scorer five of Harris' After 16 minutes of play, Tech was by downing Newtown in the follow­ extra help and attention, and really "It's very hard juggling my scl 11 games, has combined with Keisha down by two, 15-13. The girls' from ing game, 21-20 . The rampage con­ encourages her to play. Altman has work, basketball, and travelin Robinson for 216 points this season. Harris chose to do homework instead tinued; the team grabbed four more sent announcements of Keisha's game Keisha lives in Long Island City Terry Gordon, at center, averaged 10 of practicing during the intermission. victories which brought Harris to scores to Newsday. This has increased it takes her an hour to get back rebounds per game along with for­ "The funny thing is that we were 10-1. the number of college scouts who . forth from school . She works all ward ,Abi Jones with 12 per game. only beating Tech by a couple of have already been inquiring about Saturday , and spends any free 1 Beach Channel was added to the list Keisha Robinson made her debut points, but they started the second that she has doing school work of victims on January 12. In the final against Forest Hills and scored her half like tigers and scored about 10 her. "I like playing on our school team, When asked about playing bas seconds of the game, it was tied season high, 17 ' points. The team straight," Altman stated . The team especially when we win, because peo­ ball professionally, Keisha smiled 40-40. Beach Channel scored; they started its season with a 17-17 tie in went on to defeat -Tech, 36-29 on pie don't expect a school like Town­ shook her head. "Playing pre took the lead with only 18 seconds on the first half, but in the second half, January 13. send Harris to win." Keisha's spirit sionally would be nice, but I w the clock. Freshman Keisha Robin­ Keisha scored seven of her 17 points Two days later, Townsend Harris shows in her playing as she averages need to do something' more sts son broke on a fast break and re-tied along with Suzy Sanchez who netted downed Franklin K. Lane in the same about sixteen points a game. There are too many risks with the score . Eight seconds left on the four field goals. At the end of the manner. They captured the lead Although she is capable of rolling in fessional basketball." clock, and Beach Channel attempted third quarter,.Harris commanded a through the first half. They studied. the points, Keisha plays with other Keisha's teammates say that s' I to inbound the ball but Harris forced three point lead. They held on to win, They returned to blast Lane, 40-29 . things on her mind. "I try to be a a good player, and a definite ass a turnover. 40-34. The team had already beaten. Lane I middleman, by passing the ball a lot the team. Good luck Keisha, and After the turnover, Suzy Sanchez Keisha Robinson and Terry Gor- twice before. I . and helping others to score. I don't up the good work! Boys Dribble Into Intramural Basketball Tournament by Bernard Hyman ed. In addition, new members have The Boys' Intramural tournament been admitted to the league . shot back into Townsend Harris for The tournament . has grown in a second time . In May of 1986, Ms. population and new features have I Wanda Nix organized a schoolwide been added . There will be seven tournament ' for boys interested in teams, 21 games, and two officials , playing basketball at Harris. Now, for each game. Members of the girls' i the school is preparing for the return Varsity Basketball team have offered of the league . their assistance as referees and Several students expressed their scorekeepers. Evonne Brown, desire for its return and now they Crystal Clark, Terry Gordon, Keisha , have it. Ms. Nix has once again pro­ Robinson, and Diana Zickuhr will be vided an outlet for the boys at Town­ on hand to make the calls . send Harris.. Ms. Nix officiated all 12 games last Anna Tarnapolski, Lisa DeMairo, and Christine McGrath pose during TH's first overnight "Dude Ski" a The tournament will be played year. In the championship game, she the Rocking Horse Ranch on January 18 and 19th. . through the month of February and was assisted by Athletic Director will conclude with a championship Donald Altman. This year Ms. Nix match . The first and second place had some assistance in organizing the teams ,as well as Most Valuable hoop-shooting event. Players for each of the seven teams Mark Gilliam and Bernard Hyman MADHA fOODS INTL INC will receive trophies for their travelled the halls recruiting for INDIAN - SRI. LANKAN Winter performances. Basketmania. Among the recruits PAKISTAN GROCERIES This could soon become a Town­ were last year's champions, Rene send Harris tradition, since there is Stuart, Greg Warnke, David Carniva not a boys' basketball team in ex­ Crockett, Brian Smith, and Chris istence at the school. This year's par­ Jacobs . 147-19 UNION TPKE ticipation is greater than last year's. The Bulls were the team to beat last FLUSHING, N.Y. 11367 (718) 380-5711 Feb.. 18 Twenty-three of the 25 players who year; who will be the league prey this graced the court last year have retum- season? ...."