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Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL Port Washington, NY 11050 Permit No lg2 The Schreiber Times Port Washington, New York, Wednesday, January 19,1994 Volume XXXIV, No. 6 Local NCTE winners chosen by Ashish Kapadia Juniors Sarah Caban and Minsu Longiaru were selected by the En- ghsh Department as the two Schreiber representatives to the N a t i o n a l Coun- cil of the Teachers of English (NCTE) writing competition. For Schreiber students, the NCTE competition is a two-step process. In the first round, which was held i n Room 140 on December 15, 24 stu- dents submitted examples of their written work and then wrote essays in a short, timed period. This year's impromptu essay choices, which were based upon topics from previous com- petitions, asked for discussions of male and female roles in society and the The marching band represented P'^'^reiber with honor when they marched in the Rose Parade in Pasadena. fiiture goals of our generation. The essays and submitted mate- rial were graded by English teachers. Band hits Cahfornia with a b a n g After much analysis, English depetrt- ones, "Mr. Lutch and M r. Byrne deserve route. ment chairperson John Broza chose by Elizabeth Kass a standing '0'. If I could, I would give The band also spent an extremely en- Caban and Longiaru to move on to the them an Oscar for their performance." joyable day at Universal Studios. final round at the national level in Approximately 200 Schreiber students After the parade the band was able The day before the parade the band April. boarded buses on December 27 to begin to relax and enjoy the Rose Bowl foot- visited the Rose Bowl Float Pavilion where Broza said, "The two girls have their long journey. The Schreiber High ball game.which pitted the Wisconsin all the magnificent floats are constructed. created the strongest writing that I School Marching Band headed out to Badgers against UCLA Bruins. The The band members watched in fascination have seen in many years." He also sunny California for a long awaited week two teams fought it out on the field, as workers put the final touches of flowers commented that junior Colleen of fim which climaxed with the band's Wisconsin emerging victorious, 21-16. and other organic materials on the floats. Meehan wrote w e l l enough to advance participation in the 105th annual Tour- One of the most memorable aspects of Only bio-fiiendly materials are used to to the national level, but, unfortu- nament of Roses Parade. the game was the halftime show i n decorate the Rose Bowl floats. nately, Meehan could not be chosen The highlight of t h e t r i p was, of c o u r s e , which the Wisconsin band gave its ren- The band members worked very hard as Schreiber can only send two repre- marching in the world-renowned Rose dition of early rock and roll. raising $900 each, over the last year. Most sentatives. Parade on January 1, in fix)nt of over a A few days before the Rose Parade, felt the trip was well worth it. Cabem said, "I was surprised and million people lining Colorado Boulevard the bemd marched in a small parade Mr. Campbell said, "The students rep- honored to have been the recipient of and a television audience exceeding sev- down Main Street in Disneyland. A l - resented Schreiber, the community, and the award. I am looking forward to eral million viewers. Having awakened though it was not a big parade, it gave their families with distinct honor." the final stage of the competition, but at the early hour of 3:30 a.m., the band the band a chance to play in front of an Co-band director J e f F B y m e said, "Afl«r I still have to revise much of m y work." was able to pull together and provide an .audience and practice marching aind all the time, energy, and endless effort Longiaru said, "I am very happy impressive performance along the five- turning. After parading, band mem- devoted by the band in preparation for the with the results of my work, and I and-a-half-mile parade route. bers spent the rest of the day enjoying Rose Parade, I was very proud of the band, hope that Sarah and I will do very Co-band director Mitch Lutch was attractions at Disneyland. our school, and community as they marched well at the national level. The NCTE elated by the band's performance. Lutch Besides the two parades, numerous down Colorado Boulevard for five-and-a- award is v e r y prestigious, and i t would said, "The band directors are proud of the rehearsals were held while in Califor- half glorious miles. The opportunity af- be great if we could w i n . " performers for all of their hard work and nia at an industrial lot across from t h e forded to all of us shall be remembered for As for their prospects at t h e na- their performance." hotel. The rehearsals enabled everyone a lifetime." tional level, Broza said, "It is my pre- According to Assistant Principal to refine their marching and turning Mr. Campbell added, "I will cherish this diction that both girls will win." Alphonse Campbell, one of the chaper- skills, and prepare for the long parade experience as long as I live." 1? SPORTS ENTEFTTAINMENT FEATURES Varsity Wrestling Schindler's List Martin Luther takes Glen Cove Cup reviewed King's 1 Have A Dream' Speech -Back Page -Page 5 —Centerfold THE SCHREIBER TIMES NEWS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1994 Schreiber District deams conditions students acceptable for school start new by Marc Lindemann club Approximately one-quarter of by Gary Maslow the Schreiber student body was absent on Tuesday, January 11, 1994, as a result of the recent Model Congress has once again snowstorms. Despite the poor returned to Schreiber after an attendance and dangerous condi- eight-year absence. tion of many Port Washington According to President sopho- roads, public school in this com- more Preeti Parasharami, " I munity remained in session. formed the club because I believe The decision to keep schools that students at Schreiber do not open is the result of a long pro- know enough about how the gov- cess of evaluation and analysis. ernment, specifically the Con- Every time Superintendent of gress, works." Schools W i l l i a m Heebink believes The Congress is split into two there to be a chance that the houses, the House of Representa- roads will be too hazardous to tives and the Senate. Within each navigate on school day mornings, house there are many he makes a personal assessment Schreiber custodians attempt to clean the snow and ice from the front steps. subcommitees, such as. Armed of the condition of the roads of Services, Domestic Affairs, Envi- ronment, Foriegn Affairs, Gov- Port Washington. Dr. Heebink claims Port Washington School District Trans- ence" i n the school-closing procedure, as ernment Operations, Health, that he drives through the streets of the portation. Mrs. Stubbs then phones the they must determine whether bussing Education, Human Rights, To- community at approximately 4:30 a.m. bus companies to hear their appreiisal of can be conducted safely. After conferring bacco, Alcohol, Firearms, and I f in his opinion the roads are too danger- the s i t u a t i o n . with superintendents from other high Taxation. ous for normal school-related traffic, he Heebink concedes that the transpor- schools in Nassau County, Dr. Heebink Three to five students fi-om contacts Wilma Stubbs, in charge of the tation companies have "significant influ- and other administrators of Port Wash- each school are in each commit- ington decide whether or not to close the tee, and therefore all members schools. The district's faculty generally have the opportunity to partici- has to be notified by 6:00 a.m. if school is pate. The Schreiber Congress to be cancelled for the day. plans to compete in the Great Grounds Supervisor John Salerno also Neck, Oceanside, and Cornell begins to consider the situation a t about Model Congresses. Students will 4:00 a.m. He must decide how soon to compete for individual awards, arrive at Schreiber to clear the sidewalks including best speaker and best and parking lots of the schools. In years debater. In order for students to past, Salerno and Dr. Heebink have closed develop the skills needed to w i n , school because of the condition of the they must devote time and re- sidewalks. Several years ago the two search into the presentation of observed that the snow had been plowed bills. up onto the sidewalks thus obstructing Acting advisor Harry pedestrian traffic, such as children walk- Andersen said, "Schrieber Stu- ing to school. dents will excel in this competi- Heebink said he respects the family tion." decision associated with the safety fac- Students in the past tried to tors of allowing c h i l d r e n to come to school. form a Congress but according to Freshman Lisa Friedman and Leigha Butler enjoy sliding down the snowy hill. social studies department chair- person Kay Stewart, there did not seem to be enough interest in Parents attend teen sexuality such a club. Twenty-five students attended the first meeting of the Congress on January 4. "Students who are a part of workshop the Model Congress have a desire ing to say breasts to our kids," said Ms.

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