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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 alcohol 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. small participating membership. In addition, the groups X H tend to be unable to come to an agreement about what Freshman they would like the club to do. To remedy this problem, I B Y MIKE NEWIRTH Mr. Begun suggested that the Junior Class Club decide on two things to accomplish, and concentrate on getting For the first time ever, Schreiber has a freshman class them done. The Junior Class Club will also work with the and a freshman government. This new organization con- other class clubs to produce the second annual talent sists of Happi Hirose, w h o is the president, Noah Krieger, show, since the first was a major success last year. the vice president. Heather Hoffman, the treasurer, and Tentative proposals for this year's activities included o Seth Zaslavsky, the secretary. suggestions for a beach day for all juniors at Jones Beach H The class advisor is Mrs. Rothman, who is very optim- in the spring and a field day with teams from different u istic about the government's activities. Their first meeting classes competing against each other in sports events. o toQ, place on October 16. According to Mrs. Roth- However, these ideas were only tentative, and no final > man, a.l the people who ran for office will be serving on a decisions were made. < representative board, because "they all had such good Q ideas." The freshman G.O. is planning a grade-wide sur- 4( •o ucn vey to help organize their goals and find three things from e z the student: what changes they would like in the class, what changes they would like in the school, and what s s changes they would like the GO. to accomplish in the community. In closing, Mrs. Rothma n said that she feels the freshman class will be "most successful" (out of the o four classes.) o

Photo by Josh Zinder Scott Read, Chrissy Picardi, and Chris Tota of the Senior Class Club I Sophomore B Y DAVE WEINTRAUB

On Thursday, October 10, the sophomore class elected e four new officers to its class club. They are Steve Pas- J o cucci. President; Caitlin Kirmser, Vice-president; Jason Kutscher, Treasurer; and Evelyn Jackson, Secretary. J " Since there was no candidate for secretary, Jackson was elected because she was the losing candidate with the Is most votes. J >•• The new president has many ideas. Pascucci said that Seth Zaslavsky, Heather HofTman, Noah Krieger, and o his main goals are to secure more privileges for the Happi Hirosi, officers of the Freshman Class Club. o sophomores. He is g o i n g to try t o allow sophomores to go off campus, using a trial period to test the idea. He also hopes to have a dance to liven up a dull month. Lastly, ^Anything Goes' Is Coming Pascucci is putting up a suggestion box in Mr. Campell's B Y RAM WEISZ offices in order to get new ideas. Caitlin Kirmser is planning a trip into the City. She What are you doing the nights of November 21-24? I f called it the "New York Experience." It would include a your answer is, " D u h , I dunno." you may be interested trip to Liberty Island to see the Statue of Liberty. She's in a "glittering, supercolossal, heartwarming, toe- also working on a student exchange program where stu- tapping, continously delightful music extravaganza" dents from other states would spend a few days at featuring "the most unbelievable music and dancing" Schreiber. In return, Schreiber students would visit their ever seen in a Schreiber show. In other words, 'Anything schools. Goes.' The Schreiber 1985 fall musical involves the happen- ings on a luxury ocean liner travelling from New York to picture of all lour sophomore officers was not a v a i l a b l England in the I930's. It features the "incredible" music [by press time. of Cole Porter, and was written by the team of Lindsay and Crouse, who later wrote "The Sound of Music," last i year's smash-hit fall show. I s The show's cast is headed by Michael Avrut and I N Seniors Help Port Donna Ragusa. m a role originally played by Ethel Mer- man. In addition, the show stars Ken Keegan, Jennifer B Y RACHEL TOLINS Baer, Erica Kane, Adam Richman, a n d Gina Scotto. The A new and different course is being offered to ten talented, tap-dancing "Angels" are a highlight of the Schreiber seniors that benefits many more than just the show. Producer; Director Jell Roberts will also feature students. "The emphasis is not on grades but on involve- r three "angelettes' from the elementary schools. mrnt in the course", says Mr. Begun, head of "Volunteers Roberts is very enthusiastic about the show, which he for Port." calls a "tribute to and a travesty of Hollywood musicals "Volunteers for Port" meets lour mods a week to dis- Jeff Roberts pauses to give direction, at a rehearsal of ofthe30's." cuss each student's involvement in the community. Some 'Anything Goes.' Pictured are Jennie Baer and Gina Scotto. are aids at the Helen Keller Institute lor the Deaf and (Continued from Page 1) Blind, some are candy stripers at St. Francis Hospital, Ijl^'^^l*^J^^/y and some help lawyers do research lor the law. Each called the Port Washington News lor the names ol organ- school without changmg his hair color. Keegan was student gives three to lour hours a week of his or her time, izations involved in c i v i l rights. He called the Civil Rights called, and he verified the decision. Adam was relieved to and receives Social Studies credit. It is also an additional Division of the police, the Youth Advocates of Long know that he would be able to go back to school. bonus on their college applications. Island, and the Nassau County District Attorney. Asked There was much speculation about Adam's reason for The students keep a weekly log to record their expe- why he was so quick to seek advice and assistance, Adam dying his hair. Some said it was lor a t t e n t i o n , others said riences. They are also expected to write a paper about replied, "1 was so mad, I couldn't believe they did it. It it was for the sake of doing anything to be different. their work. Evaluation is on volunteer performance and was so absurd." Adam explained that he did it, "to be an individual so I class work. During the day, Adam's friends called him at home to don't have to be lost in the crowd." Although the class only has 13 kids, next year the inform him of the excitement he had caused among the Adam gave his thoughts about the protest. "The whole Social Studies department hopes tp have twice as many. student body. On being told of the proposed protest by thing isn't about me, it's the principle ol it all. I c o n s i d e r it According to Mr. Begun, " i t is a very worthwhile course the students, Adam described his reaction: " I freaked. I a dress code. It wouldn't have distracted anyone from because it gives kids a chance to give something back to was really happy." their studies, 1 was in the reference library doing my their c o m m u n i t y . " Later that evening. Dr. McGuigan responded to the homework, and everyone was working on their own previous telephone call. He announced that Adam would things, everyone was minding their o w n . " not have to change the color ol his hair, but would be As far as his personal feelings about the support of the required to wear a hat in school. Adam refused this students, Adam is very grateful lor everyone's concern. compromise. He wants to publicly thank all those who signed the Michelle Slatella ol Newsday interviewed Adam and petitions. He does feel, however, that "You shouldn't told him later that night that David Kccgan. president ol stop being mad because I'm back in school." the School Board, had overruled Dr.McGuigan'sdeci- He does think that "Dr. Banta was trying to do his j o b Paid Advertisement sion, and that Adam would Iv permitted to return to and overreacted." Pep Rally Draws Mixed Emotions Art Club Back In School I B Y DANIELLE REGAN B Y JESSICA MANN Well, it's about time! The Art C l u b is back! It has been The football field was dotted with athletes, musicians, many years since the Art Club has been active, although and cheerleaders. The bleachers were full of students. The long awaited by many. But what does the Art Club do? sky shone cloudless blue on September 30, the day of Valerie Robart and Julie Schwartz, establishers of the cn Schreiber's annual Pep Rally. It was a far cry from the new organization, said "We're just doing our thing." previous Friday, the day the rally was supposed to have "Our thing" includes a dance, the printing and selling o f X been held, when Hurricane Gloria raged on the Island. T-shirts, bake sales, and doing favors for other clubs and The change in date did nothing to dampen the efforts of organizations (such as making posters). Some major 90 the CO., who added to the event with new gimmicks. activities planned area trip to Washington D.C., and the As a tradition, one student portrays a Viking, the painting of the mural outside by the baseball diamond, as m school mascot, for the pep rally. This year the lucky man well as in the cafeteria. was Tim Hopper. The G.O. added to the Viking picture There have been two meetings so far, both very suc- by turning secretary Champlin's car into a quasi-Viking cessful. There are members from all grades, and a very ship. Oarsmen, grinning from inside the structure, were diverse group of people. You d o n ' t have to be an artist to S Mike Diamond. Adam Lane, Aaron Cohen, Todd join, just take an interest in art. They are trying to convey d Ellner. and Mike Cappela. the message to the school that being an artist is just as Mr. Broza led the introduction of the teams and reputable as being a doctor or lawyer. No one should be I peforming groups, such as the band, Portettes, and cheer- afraid to display creativity. S leaders. While these activities were taking place, Tim Already the Art Club has made posters for the Hallo- z Hopper stood on the sidelines trying to stir up the crowd. ween dance, and has been assigned to put up the decora- m Often he received responses calling him a "loser" or other tions. Everyone has a say in what goes on, although there derogatory term. Occasionally a cheer would erupt from will be committees within the organization such as the a the crowd. Most people basked in the sun, watched the treasury, the public relations committee, travel, and the field, or examined the "Go Viking" pins provided by the Board of Directors . Valerie and Julie are the Chair- student government women of the Board. In order to accommodate eve- b Alter all the teams had been introduced, the viking ship ryone's busy schedules, the meetings will be held on alter- drove off hurling extra buttons into the air. The band nate Tuesdays and Thursdays. Rub-a-dub-dub, three men and a Viking in a tub—Chris began to play tl\e school song, and the students got up to If you have an interest in art and want to have an Tota, Chris ChampHn, TimHopper, and Mike Diamond leave. Many did not notice that the Portettes were per- impact in this school - as they hope to do, then join the at the Pep Rally. forming, as they returned to classes. Art Club. They are aspiring to improve people's aware- -Photo by jA« h Zin i'?r Once reeular activitv resumed, much criticism of the ness as well as the physical beauty of Schreiber. I p r c \ i o u s behavior was aired by d isa p- pointed students. "It really annoys me when people sit at Melchior Aids Poets the Pep Rally and chat because it's a good excuse to get out of class." said a senior. "The whole purpose of the Pep Mathletes "Super" B Y NAVEED HUSAIN Rail> is to cheer on all our teams, who work really hard. If B Y ADAM RICHMAN In this materialistic world, love for giving knowledge people have no interest in cheering on our teams, they can still be found. Mrs. Melchior. an English teacher at shouldn't bother coming and spoiling it for those who do The Schreiber mathletes got off t o a start this year with Schreiber High School, has set up a poetry workshop. In care." flying colors. "The mathletes are a super group of kids her words. "I started the Poetry Workshop for my own Some people were annoyed by the seeming rudeness to who enjoy math with a challenge. The kids' competition personal love of poetry. Also I have been attending a the Portettes at the end of the Pep Rally. One senior girl involves completing puzzles and timed Questions." savs workshop such as this lor the past 12 years. I liked what I was heard to comment. "That's so rude. Those girls work Mrs. Siener. club advisor. The team competes with all o f Nassau County as a unit or as individuals. Problems in saw. and thought how nice it would be if I could expose so hard. It's the least we can do to sit and watch." mathlete competitions are in the areas of geometry, trig- more students to poetry, since the dedicated ones are so Others were not in favor of holding the rally: " I think onometry and algebra. "When all else fails, you guess." few." it's a waste of time because there is a lack of school spirit, says Mrs. Siener. There are approximately eight students involved at this which is too bad. but people just don't care." time, and the popularity is increasing. The workshop The 1985 Pep Rally will be remembered for Viking Three completely new teams were created in Schreiber meets on Thursdays after school. To join the workshop a ships, mixed feelings on school spirit, and those cute little this semester since the core of the group from previous student must have a strong constitution, because the Vikings on the pins. years graduated in June o£ '85. "Vinnies Vertices" and poem is worked on until it can succeed to the best of its "Matrix Masters" are among two of the teams. "People ability. The poems are all originals, by the students. They Computer Center Open to All who enjoy doing problems and sharing their knowledge will be published as a guideline to English teachers. The with others are the type of students attracted to this group. It is not necessarily always the advanced place- students will have access to these poems through B Y GEORGIANA SHELTON Schreiber's literary magazine. Kaleidoscope. In this way ment students." mentions Mrs. Siener. teachers and students will see how a poem is conceived, Nassau County mathletes had their first meet out of a Having problems typing that term paper for English series of six on Tuesday. October 16. Port Washington revised, and rewritten. class? If y o u are, you should look into the computerized Topics for the poems of those involved in the work- placed third in the event that was held at Schreiber. A writing center at Schreiber High School. This center is total of 800 kids and 87 teams participated. Great Neck shop are sometimes suggested by Mrs. Melchior. In located adjacent to the English office and can be used regard to giving out topics. Mrs. Melchior said. "I find North won first place, but fear not fans! The first meet during the school day and after school, provided that a wasjust a warm up. Next time. Schreiber's mathletes will fun in the difference of each poem, as written by in the faculty member is present. uniqueness of each student." She then concluded by say- show our competitors which team is really the royalty of The idea for a system of computers/word processors the math world. ing. "Through the times poets have been the voice of their was conceived by Mr. Albert three years ago. He wrote a times. I want my students to be the voice of their times." Refreshments are served after every meet. The student grant proposal to obtain money from the state. This body is welcome to watch or particpate. The mathletes amount was matched by the school board. The center are always looking for new members. began with five machines and one printer. It now consists HRC Dinner Tonight of twelve machines and four printers. The original use for the word processors was that students taking Expository By Kathy Pattaras and Maura Conroy Writing would have an easier time editing their papers. Now. however, demonstrations are done for students in Tonight the Human Relations Committee is holding DRIVER Sophomore Studies and Composition. In addition, a l l of its annual membership dinner in Schreiber's cafeteria. the copy for the newspaper, yearbook, and Kaleidoscope This event is held by the H.R.C. so students can meet new EDUCATION is done on the computers. people, learn about the goals and plans of the year, and just have fun. There will be a guest speaker and enter- Because of the limited availability of the computers, Vincent Smith High School tainment. The H.R.C. officers will speak about all future the machines are only to be used for writing. However, H.R.C. events including senior citizen programs, food when space is available, students are permitted to use dri\CN. the holiday greeting card contest, the staff break- vocabulary and grammar programs available in the Eng- fast, and a series of communication workshops, which lish office. Happy Word Processing! 322 Port Washington Boulevard have already begun. The H.R.C. is hoping that the dinner Port Waahinston, N. Y. 11050 will be as successful as the Big Brother/ Big Sister break- Tel. No. (516) 365-4900 (9 a.m..4 p.m.) fast was. The H.R.C. dinner brings old friends together as (516) 681-3958 (8 p.m.-lO p.m.) well as initiating new friendships. As Miss Stewart said, Chess Club Rebuilds "in the midst of new faces its nice to carry on traditions." B Y TRACY BADER

Thefts Anger Band Members Last year. Schreiber's chess club was one of the best. 1 hey had a nine and one record and were second in the B Y HOLLY WEISZ league. But how is the team this year? Well^as Mr. Licitra, the head of the chess club says, "This is a rebuilding year Recently, several members of the band had their for the team." Mr. Licitra lost all his best players from last year. Mr. Licitra is very optomistic about his new We Win Offer Yon T h e Applicationa money stolen while the band was out practicing on the Best Prosram Available Available By Mail football field. Ten people from the senior band and two team though and said, "This team has good potential to people from the sophomore band reported thefts. make the playoffs." Out of sixteen teams in the league, The person, or people, who stole the money got into only eight make the playoffs. the band room and went through band members' belong- There are thirty-three members all together in the club. Schicibcr H. S. Stmlcnta • We arc t h e ckMeet ings. Mr. H\iiic dirccl^ m the auditorium, which is It is d i \ ideci inioThree di\ isions; Junior Varsity, Interme- where the sophomore band practices. Mr. Bartels. assist- diate, and Varsity. The Varsity players (the top eight) •chool ant principal for the seniors, said that a few days after the play in the matches. The twelve matches scheduled for thefts, a band member's belongings, minus the money, this year are against teams from all over Long Island, CoavcaicBt Location were found in the math office downstairs. No one is sure such as Great Neck. Syossct. and Baldwin. The team's Experienced Teachers how they got there. first match is on November 8. at Roslyn. September and Personalized Instmction Mr. Fish, director of the senior band. said. "This is not October are training months for the club. the first time we've had thefts like this." He said that this 1 his year's chess-dub is led by captain Roger Paul. The Fnlly Certified Recosnition Coarse happens about every other year, but this year the largest ollieers are president. Russ Vader; vice-president. Jona- Saturdays, Weehdays Schedules amount of money was stolen. Mr. Fish added that. "The than Cader; treasurer. Ed Feldstein; and secretary, John New 1985 Air Cond. Cars first week of school people were told to lock their belong- Vandcr\eer. I he chess club also has one girl member this ings up. They got lazy, and now, as a result of the thefts, year. Pilar Pere^ra. Mr. Licitra says she is good and is on Cars Available for Road Test for Nominal Fee they are locking them up. making them inaccessible." his Junior Varsity leam. Resister Now! In P e r s o n or by Mail w The words "Pep Rally" should conjure up O images of mom, apple pie, cheerleaders, and WSA+ .'S •/•he b;

F N « Editorial DC U Certainly there is no law requiring interest in OQ school athletics, but proper enthusiasm is given A.I.D.S. In School o to such school endeavors as the Port Light, H theatrical productions, and the Schreiber U Times. It is only fair to exhibit equal enthusi- PRO BY ANDREW COLEMAN o asm to all Schreiber activities, including sports. Presently, a New York City second grader is being that doesn't try to rape him; neither the school board, the >- Each of Schreiber's activity groups spend much discriminated against because he happens to carry a fatal state, nor the federal government have the right to throw < disease in his blood stream. It doesn't matter that the the child out of his environment. To do so would be Q time preparing their work. Every student should show respeCtfor the labor and dedication disease is not known to be communicable through nor- nothing short of criminal. Shall we begin throwing out z mal everyday contact. It doesn't matter that the disease students and teachers that have warts because technically of those involved in these activities. won't affect his appearance or physical capabilities. It a wart if a form of cancer? The idea is ludicrous. Q Perhaps Schreiber should examine the doesn't matter that the child doesn't have any symptoms Let us considerthe consequence of takingthis child out u respect the students have for each other. Lack and is expected to live a normal life and die a natural of school. He will be isolated from his peers and put of enthusiasm at a Pep Rally is only one small death after his alloted 70 or so years. It doesn't matter under a tremoundous amount of stress. He will be further that the child is not being educated, as is his right. The aleinated from our society, to s«y nothing of the leelings indicator of a much large problem. With some only things that seems to matter to many people is the of inferiority and other psychological problems that will Increased communication and understanding, terrifing name: AIDS. most probably develop. This is a horrible thing to do to a Schreiber canieliminatedisrespect and promote First of all. let's clear up some rumors. AIDS was lirst second grader. Let's lace it, a person with AIDS has better relationships among students. And yes, found not in homosexuals, but in an African who worked enough problems, he or she doesn't need more stress. with primates. For years, the percentage of so called Children with AIDS will need understanding, love, and ev^n some old-fashioned school spirit. "normal" people that had AIDS and the percent of the best medical care available. It is obvious that not homosexuals that had it was the same. Homosexuals allowing someone with Al DS to enter school is not going The Schreiber Times happened to be the first to get the disease in America, so to help them, in fact all it can do is to make adjustment Volume XXVI Issue 2 AIDS took on an evil or "wrong" stigma. harder. However, the real issue is that people are afraid that The child is not responsible for having AIDS. The real Paul D. Schreiber High School their children will catch aids from this child. This is a issue is that people are afraid that others will catch AIDS Port Washington, N.Y. 11050 ridiculous fear, as not one brother, sister, mother or from the child. This is clearly impossible and amounts to father of an AIDS victim has ever caught it from them. discrimination because an adult teacher in another New Dr. Francis G. Banta, principal Remember, we are talking about people that light with York school not only was a carrier, but had the symptons B. Albert, Faculty Advisor each other, use the same toothbrush and have much more and was affected by the disease and eventually died. The involvement with each other then simple school contact. school knew about this and made no attempt to remove To date, the only ways that AIDS is known to have been him from his j o b . Editors-in-Chief transfered is through sexual contact and the use of needle I am not saying that every child that is a carrier ol that had been exposed to the AIDS virus and not prop- AIDS should go to school, just that it should be the Douglas Haar Pam Weisz erly cleaned. There is no reason to believe that normal decision of the parents and the child's physician, and not Senior Editors school contact will transfer the disease and a lot ol evi- some interfering government agency. We can not kick a dence that it can not. This disease is no longer an ten year old out of school, taking him away from his Andrew Coleman, Opinions unknown; we know much about it and are learning more classmates and other friends just because of a terrifing every day. Since the little boy is not endangermg anybody name and an unreasonable fear of homosexuals. Sheryl Farber, Features

Jessica Mann, Layout/Design Josh Zinder, Photofeatures CON B Y NIMROD HACKER Men once believed evil spirits engendered sickness and ity? We may draw a parallel to a mosquito infecting a disease. Now humanity, as the result of countless endea- child with the AIDS micro organisms. It certainly is Alan Flyer Business Manager vors and discoveries, considers itself an expert on bodily plausible. AIDS can be transferred through blood con- function and disease. We have conditioned ourselves to tact, and a mosquito can hold literally thousands of Kenny Albert Sports Editor believe that we can cure anything. Many say we are gods AIDS viruses. All it takes is one virus to penetrate the of the medical field, yet many more are realizing that we skin and infect a previously healthy person. We have even Maura Conroy Photo Editor are merely the beholders of arrogence. We have placed been pre-warned by the knowledge that malaria is spread ourselves on pedestals and preached our claims of omnis- in this exact fashion. Board of Editors: Josh Ackerman, Adam Holzer, cience. Do we really know everything or are we merely The way AIDS can be spread through a student are Naveed Husain, Mike Newirth, Dave Weintraub, Holly sophomores - wise fools? Sadly, experience has pointed unlimited. For example, the cold virus is spread through Weisz to the latter. Thus, we may conclude that there may be a the moisture in the air. Let us not ignore the fact that factor to a disease such as A.I.D.S that is yet to be younger children are prone to spit, bleed, sweat and Assistant Editors: Anne Bergen, Adam Gray, Jenny Hall, discovered. Obviously, we do not know the absolute vomit on each other. Sometimes in a fit of anger, a child Lauren Rosenblum nature of the disease since it is yet to be cured. In light of bites another child. This is nothing new, yet all of these Dalton Einhorn _Asst. Sports Editor this, how can we endanger the health — if not the lives — of are factors in the introduction of an AIDS variable which our nation's youth by allowing the AIDS infected to may possibly transfer the deadly disease. Photo Staff: Drevk' Conroy. Valerie Gokturk, attend public schools?! By law the school may and should remove all factors Stacy Hulls. Michelle Mydanick The Port Washington School board has yet to ratify a (including people) that induce the disruption of classes policy, perhaps fearing the wrath of a no - win situation. and curriculums. We have recently seen the disruption Contributors: Tracey Bader, Laurie Colchamiro. Dalton These so called public rights advocates, who push an " i n caused by a non-conforming hair cut and color..5o great Einhorn. Gwen Fenigstein. Hugh Feuer, Nimrod school" policy and claim it would be unfair to exclude the was this minor incident that a leading newspaper covered Hacker, Shari Kellner, Noah Krieger, Kathy Pattaras, AIDS victems from our schools are no humanitarians. If this issue in one of its daily editions. In light of this, if a Tulia Pereyra, Victoria Portugal, Danielle Regan, Adam they were, they would realize that the health of many far student was to be discovered attending school with Richman, Georgiana Shelton. Jeff Taffet, Rachel Tolins, outweighs the needs of one. We may sympathise, but we AIDS, the potential of this school or any other one seeing James Weiner must not allow ourselves to endanger countless students the effects of unadultered hysteria is great. We would find by exposing them to a potentially fatal disease. Are we boycotts and banners, parents and pickets lining our Published by the student body of Paul D. Schreiber wrong to assume that the AIDS victem is selfish in his schools. This os course would disrupt school, in our case, High School, Port Washington, NY 11050. All responsi- willingness to let a peer suffer in the same manner he has? 1600 students for an indefinite amount of time. Even the bility for content, design, and make-up is as designated Doctors say that they THINK that there is no communi- greatest of the AIDS martyrs would feel uneasy with the above; all production except final printing is the work of cable danger between school children, excluding sexual possibility of learning with an AIDS child. The only students. Printing is photo-offset by Photonews. Inc. of contact and injective devices, but none will attest to a benefactors in this whole situation would be the neigh- Bethpage NY. definite non-communicability. Nor will any take respon- boring private schools, whose enrollment would Letters intended for publication may be delivered by sibility if there is. This hardly constitutes a medical skyrocket. hand to any editor or senior staff member, or addressed soundness worth trusting the very lives of the students we All this, my friends, would be in the hand of the school to the Schreiber Times c/o B.Albert, faculty advisor, otherwise try to protect through stern medical require- board and the opinion of the school physician. Let us not at the high school. The editors reserve discreation in the ments. Let us neither forget that many epidemics were settle our fate with an appeasement. We can not endanger printing of any leter. caused by unknown factors. Tuberculosis' ravaged the fate of many for the appeasement of one. Let us press Subscriptions are $5.00 per annum. Checks may be through many schools before doctors finally agreed on its for the installment of a tuturial system, which would tend made payable to the Schreiber Times and addressed as cause and banned its victims from public schools. Do we to the needs of these special students. There should be no above. need a load of bricks to fall on our heads before we learn problems in finding instructors. I'm sure those who from our mistakes? Furthermore, the black plague, would have us learn with AIDS victims, would be the first which killed 60 million people, was caused by a flea. Who to volunteer. would expect a flea to be the cause of the communicabil- 5 Zarina Jackson Captivates m k m Audience At Schreiber s X BYSHERYLFARBER M Incense burns, while musicians in their traditional Indian garb play rhythmic, mystical music. A dancer Jackson, who is from England met her mother Zia, a X appears, wearing a beautiful ornate costume, communi- North Indian, on a ship and became enamored with cating with her facial expressions and gestures as she Indian culture, especially the Bharta Natyam. When Zar- steps to the c o m p e l l i n g beat. These steps are made audi- ina was nine, and the Jacksons were living in Chieago.her 1 ble by the bells she wears on her feet. A scene such as this father contacted Hema Rajagopalan, an Indian dancer one would not be uncommon if it took place in South and teacher well-known in her field. In six months Zarina India as far back as . 2,000 years ago, but quite learned the basics of Bharta Natyam. Her family then recently, on the night of October 12, such a presentation moved to New York, whereupon Zarina found another m was given at Schreiber to an a u d i t o r i u m practically filled teacher. Zarina sometimes went reluctantly to her les- a to capacity. The talented dance who was e x e c u t i n g this sons, but her parents realized the talent that she possessed z ancient Indian art form, Bharta Natyam, was n o t some- and with their support, she stayed with it. When Zarina m one unknown to Schreiber and the Port Washington decided that she wanted to have an Arangetram. she CD community. She was Zarina Jackson, a Schreiber senior. planned to spend five weeks in Chicago with her original D The performance was called an Arangetram. an Indian teacher Hema Rajagopolan, learning her entire reper- > .dancer's solo debut, an event which is t h e culmination of toire. Zarina had t o build up t r e m e n d o u s stamina due to years of study and was n o t o n l y self-satisfying to Zarina the vigorous practice that learning nine dances in live b but to the many people who came to see her and realized weeks entailed. She also had to have the Indian words n that they had made a good decision in attending this and literal translations written down for her b> h e r worthwhile event. teacher in order for her to fit in the expressions she had t o 03 Zarina's repertoire consisted of n i n e dancers. In each, use for the story. Traditionaly, the role of the teacher, i n pn she "told" a story by c o m b i n i n g her dance movements an Arengetram is very important. Not only did Zarina's 90 with mime, the main theme for most of the dances being a teacher teach her' the dances before the perfor- devotion to G o d . There were certain dances though, such mance but she actually was o n stage with the musicians 2 as Zarina's eighth item, in which the theme could be reciting syllables to the rhythm which guided Zarina . related to a present day situation. This dance dealt with a wife who tries to impress her husbarfd, who she knows is The Indian musicians who performed at Zarina's having an affair with a neighbor. The stq/y lines, which Arangetram are some of the best-known world wide. This were provided for the spectators in the beautiful program gave Zarina tremendous inspiration, and where she used written and designed by Z a r i n a ' s father, as well as in a to feel apprehensive about Indian dancing, though it narration given by Zarina's mother prior to each dance, comes more naturally to her than ballet, or Spanish made these dances even more interesting, but one did not dance, anotherartistieendeavor of hers, she now loves it. have to k n o w these stories in order to appreciate Zarina's Zarina does not plan to dance professionally because of expertise. As well as having grace and excellent rhythm. the competition in t h e field, but her dance teacher has Zarina's balance was exhibited when she put herself into invited her t o dance in India next fall, and in Delaware statuesque poses, a feature of the Bharata Natyam dance. this November. Even if Z a r i n a decides not t o pursue if Zarina began dance training at the age o f five with career in dance she can always be content in the fact that Photo by Maura Conroy ballet lessons, but it was her parents who initially had the she used her talent to achieve this unique desire for her to learn Indian dance. Her father. Alan accomplishment. LETTERS Is it or is i t not true that the way we dress and wear our A few weeks ago it was m y misfortune to have m y wallet stolen from my pocketbook. Needless to say I was The cafeteria during lunch time is always very hair is a representation of o u r own character, our "sell horrified when I d i s c o v e r e d it was missing. The loss of a crowded. On s o m e days when a student does not have a expression"? Looking at the Constitution, is it tair to considerable amount of money, some credit cards, and lot of time to eat lunch, that individual wastes all o f his o r condemn a minority? There is a minority being mis- my license were certainly upsetting to me b u t most pain- her time trying to find a table, let alone a seat. Some treated before our very eyes, right here in good ole ful was that it was possible one of my own students who students feel that picnic tables should be placed outside Schreiber High. That minority is t h e s m a l l group which had taken it. I felt personally violated. 1 have always tried on school grounds for use d u r i n g lunch. If t h i s plan is prefers not to wear their hair in traditional styles, but t o to encourage a feeling of trust and understanding among followed through, the cafeteria will be less crowded, and be different, daring, and even provocative. If people wear my students and now it was I w h o felt uncomfortable and a more enjoyable atmosphere will be made. the molecules on their heads in E crewcut blond permed, spiked, or P I N K was this is the way they feel and is n o t a distrustful in m y own classes, among my own students in Students have been talking about this idea. They do valid basis for discrimination. Our principal thought it to school where I have f e l t . comfortable for 15 years. I enjoy eating outside. They also feel the cafeteria is v e r y be offensive to wear one's hair in a new style. Well, the spoke to each of my classes hoping to encourage anyone hot and stuffy. times are changing. Just as the people of twenty years ago who knew anything about the incident to c o m e forth in There is one table outside near the parking lot. Why frowned upon "hippies." and so f o r t h , the new scapegoat confidence to tell me a n d also in t h e hope that it would did they stop at one? There is plenty of r o o m (or addi- is the " f u n k y " look, so t o speak. There are many things alleviate some of m y own bad feelings. tional tables. our school as t o offer but obviously, an open mind is not The intent of t h i s letter is not t o air any o f m y bad Another advantage of this plan is a great and legal one of them. The big problem our s c h o o l has is tha t no feelings about this experience but rather share an expe- opportunity to leave the building. People may be con- one is interested in their fellow student-the majority of us rience that was the result of it. After telling my Freshman cerned about the p r o b l e m of littering; which may be the come to school, do our work, get out transcript to be Learning Community classes about this, they collected cause of not having more tables. If trach can were placed simply wonderful, and go at each other's throats. It's not $57 among them in a n effort to compensate for my loss. I there, the garbage would be deposited in them. how a person looks that should be a basis for harsh was so touched by their efforts that I was speechless. I As you can see. there are many advantages to putting judgement-too bad-thafs the way Schreiber seems to would like to say t h a n k you now to a l l of my students in tables outside. Serious thought should be given to this operate. Everyone's entitled to an opinion but really, isn't the Freshman Learning Community for being so sensi- situation. It w o u l d definitely be appreciated by m a n y of it true that you can't really judge a book by it's cover? tive and so caring and mostly to say thank you for restor- Schreiber's students. ing my faith in the many tine students here at Schreiber. It David Kaminow Valerie Gokturk is unfortunate that a few people who cannot be trusted make it so uncomlbrtable for so m a ny of us. CARNEL'S K . Centrella STATIONERY October 31st SCHOOL SUPPLIES. TOYS i n the CARDS. 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Schreiber's junior varsity football team opened their 1985 season on a cold Saturday morning by losing to • Garden City 14-0. The Vikings started the game with great coverage on the opening kickoff as they forced the Trojans to start at their own 15 yard line. On Garden City's first play from 3 scrimmage Josh Weissman made a touchdown-saving tackle on a 60-yard pass completion. However, they got into the end zone three plays later on an 11-yard run. I Schreiber's first series was impressive. After a fourth down run by the Vikings' leading rusher in the game. pn Louis Madura (9-28), quarterback Pete Ferrero found O Frank Gambino for a 19-yard completion. Later in t h e ' h a l l , G a r d e n City drove inside Schreiber's 25, but Matt Fox sacked the quarterback and Kurt Ney I made a fourth down interception. AftertheTrojans went up 14-0, Ferrero took the ensu- ing kickoff 58 yards, deep into Garden City territory. > Despite a 7-yard completion from Ferrero to Brett Hig- gins the Vikings didn't move much further. Viking quarterback C J . GoNer scrambling for his life. 0 The Schreiber defense, led by Madura. Fox, Higgins Photos by Maura Conroy and Mike Schilling, held the Trojans scoreless in the n second half but the Viking offense couldn't put any points H Mike Francis caught four passes for 112 yards to o n the board. o lead the Lawrence Golden Tornado to an 11-6 victory DB over the football Vikings Saturday. The victory was Lawrence's first in four games, while Schreiber is 1-4. Francis' first reception, a 41-yarder, led to John Boys' Track Team Brady's eight-yard touchdown run late in the first i quarter. Progressing Schreiber's best scoring opportunity came on their first possession of the game. After Dean Panullo reco- B Y TOM GULITTI vered a Brady fumble two plays into the game. The Schreiber boys' cross-country team got off to a Schreiber had a first down on the Lawrence 29 yard slow start this season, but they seem to be priming for a line. But the Golden Tornado defense, which held the shot at the county championships. Vikings to just 94 yards of total offense, stopped After going 2-6 in their first eight meets, the team has Schreiber. C.J. Gober's first down pass to David won two straight and coach Bob Acevedo feels his team is Haase was incomplete; Kenny Bunn lost three yards finally starting to come around. " I am satisfied with th'e o n a reverse; Torr Marro's halfback option pass progress the team has been making, and I am especially intended for Craig Stulberger was incomplete; and impressed with the progress we have made in the last two Bunn was dropped for a four-yard loss on a fourth weeks."He also feels that his team has a very good shot at down reception. winning their last three meets and finishing with a win- The teams then exchanged punts and Lawrence ning season. went on their third offensive series of the game. Brady Acevedo said that if his team can win their last three and Francis hooked up on the 41-yard reception that meets they have a good shot at making the county brought the ball down to Schreiber's 15. Sophomore championships. Craig Fine (16-52) gained three yards and junior Individually, senior Brian C o u r t o i s has been the team's Angelo Sciarotta found a hole for three. Brady then best runner, as well as one of the top runners in Nassau scored the lone touchdown of the game as he went County. Jeff Taffet started slow but has improved greatly around the right side. and sophomore Sean Melchionda has really been Schreiber did not get inside the Lawrence 40 yard impressive. line for the remainder of the contest and the Golden Melchionda and junior Rich Sands have been the Tornado iced the victory with a 24-yard Marcello team's most improved runners. Maresca field goal that culminated an 18-play drive SCHREIBER'S GROUND ATTACK: The team, led by Courtois. Melchionda, Taffet, early in the fourth quarter. Sands, and Paul Undari, finished in second place in Dean Panullo paves the way for Torr Marro in Schreib- the Suffolk Coaches Meet Saturday at Sunken Mea- er's 11-0 loss to Lawrence Saturday. Brady was 7-17, 142 yards and I interception. Gober dow Park. was 5-11. 63 yards and 2 interceptions. ..Xraig Stul- berger intercepted a Brady pass early in the second quarter. ... David Haase averaged 30.2 yards on five Boys'Soccer Fading Girls' Soccer punts for the Vikings. ... Schreiber freshman Torr Marro had an outstanding game defensively. He also caught one pass, carried twice, and threw an incom- After Fast Start Having Tough Times plete pass.... Schreiber hosts 2-2 Syosset Saturday in a After getting off to a fast 3-2-1 start in league play, B y NOAH KRIEGER game that will be televised by Cox Cable. the Schreiber boys' soccer team is winless in four The girls' v a r s i t y soccer team started the season with high games (0-3-1). They have defeated Bethpage. Hemp- hopes but they have not played up to their pre-season stead, and Herricks, while losing to Syosset (twice). expectations. Playing in Nassau's highest division with 8 003 -11 Lawrence Herricks, Baldwin, and Bethpage. and tying East a n inexperienced squad. Schreiber has lost eight of their SCHREIBER ) 0 00~ 0 Meadow and Hempstead. first ten games. They have three regular season games L — Bradv 8 run (Brady run) Senior Gustavo Castillo is leading the team in goal remaining. L - FG 24 Maresca scoring with six. while Keith Saunders has four. Dan However, the playoff positions are determined by Erno. Ari Mendrinos. and Todd Faude each have school enrollment. Schreiber has a fairly large school and three goals. Erno registered a hat trick in a 6-3 win falls into group A, and they are ranked fourth. over Herricks for his total offensive output to date. This season has also given sophmores and j u n i o r s play- John Wade, Lance Novinski, and Luis Quintana ing experience (the club has no seniors) that will certainly have shared the goaltending duties. help when the team begins their 1986 season.

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For information on the Bryan Trottier Skating Amy Buckner wins a point in a recent volley- -Photo by Josh Zinder Academy, call (516) 484-6800. ball match. The team's next home contest is November 4 against Baldwin at 4:30 p.m.

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