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CLASS CLUBS! AIDS DEBATE page 2 page 4 The Schreiber Times Volume XXVI No. 2 Paul D. Schreiber High School Wednesday, October 23, 1985 Trottier To Speak on Drugs Schreiber Commended at White House BY KENNY ALBERT When Bryan Trottier talks, people listen. People will be listening to Trottier speak on the subject otI drugs imn sports on Friday. November 8 at 2 p.m. a Dalv Elementary School. Ihe New York Islander all-star center will be on hand to distribute sets "of Bryan Trottier drug and alco- hol prevention cards. The cards, printed by Islander' News in association with the Port Washington Police Department, commemorate Trottier's first decade in the National Hockey League. Trottier, who lives in Manhasset with his wile and two children, chose to speak at Daly because the artifi- By Adam Holier and Pam Weisz cial ice rink that he owns is located in Port Washington. On Tuesday, October 1, D r . Banta. Mrs. Marshall, and " I will bring along a couple ot the younger players on Dr. McGuigan went to Washington D.C. to accept an the Islanders with me. I'm going to ask Pat LaFontaine, "Excellence in Education" award. Principals from 108 Patrick Flatley, Paul Boutilier and Kelly+lrudey. Any- senior high schools, 104 j u n i o r high schools, and 69 pri- thing they say or do is important to kids; the youngsters vate and parochial schools representing 48 of the 50 states can relate to them," said Trottier. Bryan Trottisr — were present. "The guys on the team are very cooperative," said The administrators present spent the morning listening Islanders' public relations director Les Wagner. "They Uiandar News to speeches by the evaluators who had been sent to view have gone to hospitals and anti-drug clinics all over the the schools. They pointed out highlights that they had Island. They always try to help in any way they can." Drug And Atcohoi noticed. A luncheon followed, and then the administra- Mike Klein, the owner ot Islander News, and Jim Prevention Set tors were transported by bus to the White House. Johnson, the monthly's editor, came up with the idea ot. At the White House, not even school principals are doing something to commemorate Trottier's tirst ten trusted completely. All of the administrators had to show years in the League. They kne'w that Trottier has a soft Mv s t r e n c o '^ is s i * a y $ tu^nfrd 'owa^fS ' r i e a photo l.D. and go through a metal detector. After being spot tor kids and the local community. "The cards have a !ce a s ! * a ! r h t r i e a cTion t'om i h f r,!o!incj cleared by the White House police, everyone reported to dual purpose." Klein said. "They ' commemorate the back lawn. The Marine Corps band was on hand to Bryan's career and they help the community. Bryan chose entertain, and the administrators were given free time to speak at Daly because of the location of his rink to wander the grounds and take pictures. Finally, eve- and because the town really bent over backwards to help ryone was requested to take their seats, and President when the rink was being built. A lot ot other schools have Bryan Seys - Ronald Reagan and Secretary of Education William asked about having Bryan pass out the cards at their Bennet came out. The President spoke first, congratulat- places, but we just can't continue to print cards." Develop Good Habits ing teachers, students, administrators, and parents for "When people students regard as role models speak out Not Drug Habits the attention they had paid to raising standards in educa- against drug and alcohol abuse, it saves lives. 1 applaud tion. President Reagan also informed his audience that Bryan Trottier tor helping out in the way he is." said Dr. he felt that the current generation in high school is the Francis Banta. Schreiber's principal. best one to be prepared for the future in the history of the Each card will have a picture of Trottier. who entered nation. the 1985-86 season as the 19th leading scorer in NHL IM Willi* A»« inii, M\rs»oi». fil ItSOl Secretary Bennet spoke next, and then the principals, history, on the tront. and an anti-drug and/or alcohol who were arranged in alphabetical order bv state, were message on the back. called up row by row to receive a tiag. The name of the school and ot the principal was read and, according to Dr. Banta, it was "like a graduation processional." There were several steps to receiving this award. First. Gray Goes Pink; Banta S e e s Red Schreiber was nominated by the Commissioner of Edu-. cation of New York State. Next, an application was sent in and was reviewed by a national panel. An evaluator By JOSH ACKERMATS Adam Gray Interview was then sent to Schreiber to see the school in action, and On Wednesday, October 16, sophomore Adam Gray her report was reviewed by a national panel. Schreiber was unofficially suspended from school by administra- was helped by statistics such as these: SAT scores of tion officials who believed that his hair, which he had Schreiber students are 50 points above the national aver- recently dyed pink, would be distracting to the students at age, and 83% of the students who take Advanced Place- Schreiber High School. ment tests at Schreiber score a three or higher on a scale Prior to his suspension Adam was sitting in the library of one to five. Community activities such as Safe Rides, preparing for the oncoming school day. At 9 a.m. Adam Students Against Drunk Driving, and the Youth was requested by Mr. Campbell to go to Dr. Banta's Employment Service also helped Schreiber. Every office for a meeting regarding his appearance. Schreiber student should feel proud to be part of a school Dr. Banta started off the meeting by explaining why he that, according to President Reagan, is one of 281 schools thought Adam's hair color would disturb the students of "leading the way in" a "drive for better education." Schreiber High School. Shades of Gray Dr. Banta was also curious as to what motivated Adam to color his hair. Adam's reply was, "I wanted to retain my individuality." When Dr. Banta suggested that Adam change his hair color he refused. Dr. Banta reminded him that he was under sixteen and, by law, he must go to school. When it was obvious that Adam would not change his mind. Dr. Banta called his mother, Ms. Ste- phani Schwartz, and asked her to come and discuss the situation. Ms.Schwartz, although supporting her son's decision, decided that it would be in everyone's best interest if A d a m went along with Dr. Banta's plan. BY JESSICA MANN By mid-afternoon the students had found out what had Rumors were Hying on Wednesday and Thursday, the happened and were outraged. Helen Kim, Erica Gam- 16th and 17th of October concerning the suspension of bino, Kristin Kutscher, Michael Lazarovick, Lindsay Adam Gray. In an interview on Thursday, Adam attemp- If Maddocks, Scott Carson, Steven Aronstein, Tami ted to clear up the misconceptions and give his viewpoint Cummings and others began petitioning. By the end of on the events. mm the day the number of signatures exceeded 200. After being sent home by Dr. Banta because of the By that night the age old controversy over hair and pink-dyed hair he had arrived at school with, (see article dress style was called to a halt. This time it was stopped by above) Adam and his mother began to make telephone the decision of David Keegan.the president of the School calls to administrators in an effort to get Adam back in Board. Mr. Keegan overruled Dr. Banta's decision, school. The first call was to Dr. Hugh McGuigan, super- because it was an infringement ot Adam's First intendent of schools, who was not available. Adam then Amendment rights. (Continued on Page 2) N U O < ft. I Class Clubs E l e c t Officers IS Senior Junior B Y LAUREN ROSENBLOOM P B Y SHARI KELLNER ce The Junior Class Club seems off to a good start this officers. As faculty advisor Mr. Begun said, "The purpose u The officers of this year's Senior Class Club are Scott year, with four experienced, enthusiastic officers and a of the officers is to implement the group's wishes. The S5 Read as President, Vice President Chris Tota , and Secre- small but motivated membership. The officers this year members must work through the officers to get things S tary Chrissy Picardi. The club has no definite plans for will be Jill Cheris as president, Anthony Carpinelli as vice done." X the school year. They are considering a computer dance president, Diane McLoughlin as secretary, and Amy According to Mr. Begun, who was also the faculty and they have begun work on the interclass talent show. Salzhauer as treasurer. However, the general member- advisor of last year's Sophomore Class Club, the main u They have scheduled a tentative meeting for the week of ship is as important to the functioning of the club as the problems of the class clubs in general is that they have no (A October 21st. At this meeting some definite plans will be focus and no specific purpose, and this lack leads to a w made; all seniors are welcome.