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Volume LXXV, Number 7 Darien High School, Darien, Connecticut February 11, 1975 Committee To Examine Options, Coordinate School Involvement mittee on Options or Coordinating By SUE ALLARD Committee comprised ofstaffmembers Open-ended morning, co-op teaching, and students whose duty it will be to alternative high school programs,final oversee the entire operation. According ..: exams, and a pass·fail optionfor a sixth to Mr. Catania, members of the Com ;; subject are but a few ofthe possible sub mittee on Options will not necessarily jects open for investigation and action do the work in individualcommittees: by separatecommittees under a new ad "Its object is to try to give overall direc hoc committee associated with the tion and c
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Fint CI... By MARTHA CONSTABLE Once the enemy's credentials have For the college-bound senior, the Rating been established, the tough job of period of time between sending in ap balancing them against your own plications and receiving the replies is a begins. A typical senior's equation Neirad is published by the students ofDarien High School on a bi-weekly tense one and often imposes great might go like this: basis. Letters and "Viewpoints" may be mailed to Neirad, Darien High psychological stress. While those "I'm president of the Tiddlywinks School, Darien, Conn. 06820. A~nual Subscription rate, $4.00. studentswhohavebeen accepted onthe Club, so that cancels out her All Neirad features Are Copyrighted © 1975. early decision plan sit back with smug membership in Future Manicurists of Co-editors-in-chief Jane Adams countenances, the rest of their class America..." or "She won the cupcake Meg McGoldrick falls into a state of chronic anxiety. eating contest this year,butI was voted Assistant Editor, Production Martha Constable This condition varies in intensity Talks Least, Says Most in my junior Assistant Editor, News Tom Gammill depending on the individual, ranging high yearbook..." or "His grade point Assistant Editor, Features Garry Leonard from slight nervous tension to extreme average is .166732 higher than mine, Boys' Sports Editor Steve Franklin panic. In mild cases, biting the but I have more community spirit Girls' Sports Editor Winky Ward fingernails may be the only symptom, don't I always buy Girl Scout cookies Entertainment Editor Bob Jefferson but for some, the mental taxation ofan every time they come around?" As Business Manager Sue Allard uncertain future proves too much, and April approaches, seniors may be seen Photo Editor Jim Clark they lapse into acute paranoia. These sitting in a corner muttering in sililo Circulation Manager Peter Hoo.ver seniors may be observed going through quys similar to the one above, in a fran Advisor Robert Davis the halls with a vacant expression, tic effortto assurethemselves thattheir slightly glazed eyes, and missing pat acceptance chances are not entirely ches of hair. hopeless. One of the most widespread Anyone who comes into contact with phenomena that occurs during this a senior during this period, whether it time in a student's life is the complete be teachers, parents, or friends, should Change For The Better? loss of self-confidence. Crossing the treat him with the same sympathy and street alone becomes an exercise in patience given to any person suffering determination, and long discarded from emotional trauma. Avoid making night lights are retrieved from the bot According to Principal Salvatore Catania, a new attendance policy will be an any sudden moves, loud noises, or any tomdrawer. The seniorbeginstoseethe sort of unpredictable action, for this nounced within a week. world trhough the eyes of the ad Again, the de~ision on the policy will be a "unilateral" one. could send him over the brink, with missions officer, and this factor, in irreparable consequences. After all, combination with the lack of con who would want that on his The School Council and the faculty will be consulted during all stages ofplanning, fidence, leaves him with the feeling Mr. Catania says. However, they will not vote to determine the final outcome. conscience? that everyone in the world is more Lastly a word to the victims of the It is unfortunate that the Council and faculty do not have the power to vote. qualified to get into college than he is, Hopefully, this time Mr. Catania will listen more closely to them. college malady themselves. The only including his kid brother, Grandma, course of action that can be taken this Neirad commends Mr. Catania's efforts to bring about a more satisfactory policy. and the dog. Anyone else applying to far alongin the game is to try toput out Since Mr. Catania has had quite a while to work on this revision, it should be both the same schools is sized up of your mind the impending doom. helpful and satisfying. categorically (G.P.A, SAT scores, ex Senior year is supposed to be the tracurricular activities) and their greatest ofyour school career. Looking The attendance policy will be reviewed again atthe end ofthe third quarter and if credentials scrutinized. In the face of back at this erafrom the venerable age necessary, revisions will be made again. such blatant competition, past of twenty or more, you will recall fon Any change for the better is welcome. friendships bite the dust. Evenlife-long dly: "It was the best oftimes, it was the buddies look at each other with (me worst of times." thought: "He's out to get me!" ~NeiradJ Wants You Porter Budget Sees Personnel Cuts Withthestartofthe second semester, Neirad would like to takethis BySUE LANE mOVIng, marriage, pregnancy, and the opportunity to solicit letters, articles, or viewpoints from any member ofthe school loss of those members whose contracts community. Next year's students may find clas were only for the 1974-75 school year. Photographers are also needed to illustrate sports, news, and feature stories. srooms cozier and teachers busier due Mr. Catania also feels vacanciesin any Please submit any material to the Neirad box in the office within one week after to a personnel reduction at DHS of the other Darien schools could be the previous issue has been published. because of tight budgeting. However, filled by DHS staff. these may be the only adverse effects if Along with personnel reduction the school system's budget, drawn up come larger classes and teachers by Joseph Porter, canremainintact teaching more classes. Mr. Catania is Teachers, Students To Globe-Trot through the town's legislative contemplating offering some courses proceedings. on an alternate year basis. Although he Continued from page 1 Generalife Gardens, and then to The proposed budget, whichreflects a will not enjoy a cut, Mr. Catania feels have signed up to go, most of them be Cordoba, where they plan to visit the 7.9% increase over the previous year, "we can live with the reduction presen ing from Mr. Leon's Latin classes. In Mezquita, Cathedral, and Jewish was drawn up by Dr. Porter and a sub- . tly contemplated." preparation for the trip Mr. Leon has Quarter. The lastcityon theitineraryis committee of the Board of Education If, by May 1, the budget is reduced been teaching the students some Seville, considered by many to be the members who consulted school ad from what is proposed now, Mr. Italian phrases. The Latin that they most beautiful city of Spain. ministrators. The budget was sub have been learning here will be useful Catania may have to resort to more The cost of the trip will be $489 for mitted to the Board of Education on dramatic options: curtailing after in reading the inscriptions on the each student, with this price including January 28, where it must be finalized monuments. school activities (nonacademic and flight, hotel, meals, tips and tours. In and submitted to the Bcard of Finance academic), elimination of some courses It is possible that air fare costs may addition to this, theSpanishClub plans by February 28. The Board of Finance (the more specialized and advanced rise slightly for some trips between now to raise, through bake sales, about$100 will either accept or reduce the budget ones), larger classes, and teachers and the departure date. to provide a fund for any extra trips. and submit it to the RTM ,which must teaching in areas where they have ex also accept or reduce it by the first week perience outside their regular Claire Biagini,' DHS Spanish The Darien High School English in May_ departments in addition to teaching in teacher, will be leading a group of ap Department will hold an open The increase, a $9,876,551 budget as their customary areas. proximatlely ten students to tour Spain house for all sophomores, juniors, compared to last year',s $9,211,850, Overall itis proposed thatthree as of . from April 18-27. and their parents on Tuesday, doesn't truly reflect an increase in buy yet undetermined teaching positions The group will fly from New York to February 11, at 8 p.m. in the ing power due to inflation and the cost will be c:ut from DHS, three from the Madrid where they will spend four days auditorium. of living raise in teachers'salaries. As junior highs, ;rid eight at the elemen touring the city, taking in such famous The event is designed to allow far as staff reductions are concerned, tary level. sights and places as the Prado Museum students and parents tohear an ex Salvatore Catania, principal of Through all of this, Mr. Catania in and Royal Palace. Other visits may be planation of the recent DHS , feels that they will work out dicates his prime concern is thatfor the made to surrounding cities such as reorganization ofthe Englishelec through "natural attrition." By this he . human element. Either securing Toledo, Avila, and Segoria. From tive program and discuj;js means staffretirement, resignation (for present or finding new jobsfor teachers Madrid they will fly to Granada, featur courses with individual teachers. the purposes of returning to graduate is his first consideration, along with ing the Alhambra Palace and the school or to accept another job), maintaining a high level of quality. February II, 1975 Neirad Page 3 How To Hot-Dog With Much Relish, Little Bread As the skier heads north, visions ofa be. Between 4-7 p.m. theyserve hotdogs Chopping Block located in Ludlow. and restaurants around. The Side foot ofpowder on the trails and a clear for 25 cents while beers remain The swinging teenage crowd usually Door and Poncho's Wreck, across skycome to mind. To makethis dream a constant at a reasonable 35 cents. hangs out here because there is almost the street, are two good cheap res reality, Neirad has sought out ac Moving down into the center oftown always a good band and dancing. The taurant-bars in Wilmington. The Red commodations that will suit the skier's brings the Pot Belly Pub into focus. prices are a bit high with drinks going Mill is a steak house in town. It has a wallet and apres-ski activity that will Formerly the Green Mt. Inn, the Pub is for $1.50 in addition to the two dollar cocktail lounge and dining room. For satisfy the socialite. your basic rustic home style bar. There cover charge. Beer is 70¢ a mug. something a little quicker and cheaper In the metropolis ofLudlow, Vt., the is a very friendly crowd that ranges in Traveling south to Manchester, Vt., go to Papa's II. They serve excellent home of Okemo Mt., there is much ac age from about 18 to 40. Excellent on Rt. 11 past Bromley you can find a pizza. Fat City; a discotheque, on Rt. tion. Right next to Okemo is a small res entertainment is provided by two folk fine spot known as the Roundhouse. 100, is the place to go for entertainment taurant-bar called Dad's. There 'is a singers. This seems to be oneofthe best It boasts a large dance floor with a and socializing. It also serves juke box with fairly good music and for places to spend a quiet evening. tremendous bar around it. They collect sandwiches the bargain hunter Dad's is the place to For the rowdier customer there is the a cover chargeofa dollar thatis usually Aspen well worth it, for they get some fine If you have the money, definitely bands. As for the drinks, they are head on out to Aspen, Colorado. Aspen strong and reasonable. A mug of beer during this time ofthe yearis beautiful, costs 50 cents. and the snow is excellent. There are many mountains to go to around the Ifyou don't know somebody who has Aspen city area, such as Aspen Mt. (A a condominium in the Stratton jax Mt.), Buttermilk-Tiehack, Snow Bromley·Okemo area, there are a few Mass, and Aspen Highlands. places to stay available at low rates. Ten minutes from Strattonon Rt. 6 is There are not too many hoteis to stay Fiddlesticks, which provides basic, in at Aspen. Most skiers rent con· clean comforts but few fringe benefits. dominiums. Butoneinexpensive board· Dormitory style rooms are available at ing house within walking distance to $6.50 per night. No meals are served. Ajax is Dormez-VOUR. Anothercheap accommodation is the Hotel Jerome. If you're planning on spending a Because it's further out of the way, a 10 week in Vermont, Worthy Inn on Rt. 7 to 15 minute walk, it is cheaper. in Manchester offers a ski vacation The only drawback to night life in plan. Regularly, a room, breakfast, and Aspen is that the legal drinking age is dinner is priced from $14 per person. 21 years. The legal age is strictly en· Mount Snow and Haystack forced. Since Aspen is a compact town Mount Snow and Haystack are right at the foot of the slopes, everyth Seen from a distance are the snow-covered slopes ofStratton Mt. within ten minutes of each other in ing is within walking distance. Free Southern Vt. Mt. Snow, famed for its buses run to all the areas every 20 Crash~ Shahe~ 100 room lodge and an outdoor heated minutes, night and day. New Movies Burn pool, is a huge commercial mountain For a quick cheap meal go to always crowded on weekends and McDucks (similar to McDonalds), By BRIAN HUBER works through theplacementofseveral holdiays. Haystackis a lot smaller and Danny's Dog House, orTaco's Paco and BOB JEFFERSON speakers in various locations the atmosphere is more easy-going. FactorY. These A-frame buildings are 1974 will probably be best throughout the theater and playing the Between these two mountains are lined up next door to each other. Pin.. remembered as the year Hollywood sound through certain speakers at several cheap lodges. The Snow Den nochio's is a cheap pizza, beer, and made a great deal of money - but not different times. Although actually Lodge in W. Dover, only five minutes sandwich joint. Also, for $2-$3 one can much ofanything else. The emphasis in "feeling" the earthquake is not quite from Mt. Snow, costs $8-$12 withbreak get a satisfying meal at the Village movies lately has been so greatlythrust the word for it, the system is a fine fast. Atthe Motel on the Mountain, a Pantry. At Andree's you can get a toward special effects, thatdetails such added dimension. modem chalet high on a mountain in pretty cheap drink and maybe catch a as acting, plot, script, and Wilmington, you have a choice between The downfall of the film is the poor glimpse of John Denver. Andree's is characterization have been virtually MAP orEuropean plan at a pricerange character development. The earth especially good for breakfast, while of$6-$16. The AbroadMotorInn'sac- . disregarded. This has resulted in a new quake tremmors and many pointless dinner can get up to $7. For low in American filmmaking commodations rangefrom deluxe motel scenes of minor actors and actresses entertainment on money that has to go however profitable it may be. whom we see once or twice take away to dorms. The rates are $8-$12 with a a long way, either try one of the three So, as the end products, we have needed dialogue among the main special MAP ski week at $37.50-$50. movie theatres in town or visit the Airport 1975, Earthquake, and The characters. This motel in W. Dover gives thelowest basement of Little Nell. Downstairs rates in the area. Ithas an indoor pool, Towering Inferno. These three have a The Towering Inferno ismuchlike its there are cheap drinks, no cover charge sauna and public restaurant. Fifteen startling amount of qualities in com contemporary super epics, but and a good band. mon, which include lack ofplot, muddy manages a halfway believable script, minutes from Haystack on Rt. 9 in W. Neirad hopes that these few night Wilmington, is the Vintage Motel. screenplays, and stars who don't use great special effects, and a fast-paced spots ofthe north will aid thededicated their talents to the fullest. plot. The excitement never drops Prices rangefrom $7-$11. Eachunithas skier in the pursuit of good times, on A terribly shabby take-off on the throughout and the photographic a bath. and off the slopes, at a price that will earlier success of Airport is Airport effects over San Francisco are chilling There are several inexpensive bars send you back for more. 1975. What sets this movie apart from as well as beautiful. its two sister superepics is the fact that It is really too bad thatthe scriptis so the effects are terribly underpar, and shallow when there aresomany golden that the scriptwriters seemed to go out opportunities for intelligent drama. of their way to make the situation When lines appear like, "Did you leave unbelievable. a cigarette burning?" as a fire rages in The plot (if one chooses to call itthat) the next room, one wonders what will centers on the collision between a 747 follow. and a Piper Cub plane. The flight crew It is amazing to think that all of the has been either killed or mortally safetysystems (alarms, sprinklers, etc.) wounded, leaving the head stewardess should all fall apart at once in a build· (Karen Black) to fly the plane under ing which cost as much as thisone. Not radio supervision. As if they weren't half so amazing, though, as the fact treading on thinice already, the writers that Faye Dunaway managed to keep Valentine's Day Special allow for a miraculous entry by a 747 the GP rating of the movie honest. specialist (Charleton Heston) by helicopter-and-tether through the hole ~Gardenia Plant in the cockpit. The plane is, at this ~OUSE point, about to crash into the snowy peaks of Utah, but Heston and $3.95 each girlfriend Black conduct a short and ~ Cash and Carry pithy necking scene anyway. 8 Perhaps the strangest attempt in the Full ofbuds now, this Gardeniahas disaster movies has been with the film the most exquisitely fragrant and Earthquake. This flick introduces a =o =2: romantically beautiful flower new technique called sensurround. there is. Women love them. The purpose of this strange sound track is to effect an individual's ~snOH~ 1405 Post Rd., Darien Hours 8-6 Daily balance and cause the viewer to "feel as 655-2541 Sunday 9·1 well as see" the earthquake. It Page 4 Neirad February 11, 1975 Gymnasts Capture County Crown
By LARRY CUSACK gap tremendously and so after four events Greenwich was still in first with The Darien High Blue ·Wave 68 points, but Darien was right behind gymnastic team has done it again. On with 67.75 points. Stamford was still Friday, Jan. 31, Darien captured the third with 50 points. FCrAC crown for the third year in a Going into the last two events Darien row. wasonly behindby justone-quarterofa The first two events were the floor ex point. Itlooked as ifDarienwould win it ercise and the high bar. Greenwich as they took a second in the long horse proved that they were strong in the vaulting, and a first and third in the floor ex. taking first and third places parallel bar event. In the long horse with average scores of 8.25 and 7.65. Don HofmannofDarien came upwith a High for Darien were Don Hofmann 8.6 score for second place, only losing with a 6.30 average and John Mills out to Stu Goldstein of Stamford who with 6.00 score. At the high bar Stu had a 8.65 score. In the parallel bw: Goldstein of Stamford took first with a event Darien's John Lummis and An magnificent 8.90 average score, second thony DiSilvestro took first and third place went to Greenwich's Bill Wales, places respectively. So it went down to also third place went to Greenwich. So the final tabulation and Darien came John Lummis demonstrates agility on parallel bars in meet against after the first two events the team stan away with their third FCIAC crown in Greenwich. (Photo by Jim Clark) dings stood with Greenwichon top with as many years. a score of 43.15 points and Darien second at 34.90. . With Darien behind by a big nine Three Foes Victimized By Pucksters points going into the next two events, ByA. BUCKO The Frozen Wave defeated a weak Darien travelled to the Terry Con the pommel horse and the still rings, Roger Ludlowe team 6-2 at the Wonder nors Rink in Stamford to meet the Darien had to do something to get back The Blue Wave hockey team won land ofIce inBridgeportonJanuary29. winle88 Rippowam Warriors and into the meet. That they did. In the three consecutive games over Norwalk, It appeared that Darien was going to earned an unimpressive 6-1 victory. pommel horse Don Hofmann and An Roger Ludlowe, and Rippowam to give run away with the game early as Steve DHS led only 2-1 after two periods over thony DiSilverstro took first and Darien sole possession of second place Franklin scored just forty-eight a team that has never won a game, but second place respectively. At the still in its FCrAC division with an 11-4-1 seconds into the first period, but the Blue Wave netted four goals in the rings event Darien again took a first in record at press time. DHS is unbeaten Ludlowe temporarily halted the Wave final period to avoid humiliation. Matt this event as Joe Pagliarulo came up ·in eightout ofits lastnineleague games . attack by tieing the game a minute Clinton and JeffTaylor led the Wavers with a fantastic routine and scored and recently clinched a position in the later. Darien then scored four with two goals apiece while Craig Sin high with an 8.30. Darien closed the Connecticut State hockey tournament. consecutive goals to hand Ludlowe its clair and Bill Helman each added one Darien hosted the Bears of Norwalk twelfth loss ofthe season. Huck Hough goal to the winning cause. Sports In Brief on January 22 and presented the home and Dan Grady, a sophomore, led the Darien qualified for the State town fans with a 4-3 comeback victory. BlueWavewithtwo goalseach as Craig tournament after defeating Roger Sinclair added the other tally. Girls' Gymnastics: North Haven, Darien fell behind 3-0 midway through Ludlowe. Darien won, 71-62; Mamaroneck, the second period but managed four Lakeland won 73.9-73.1-68; Foran, consecutive goals to hand Norwalk Darien won 74.2-29.3. only its fourth 1088 of the season. DHS Dribbling Dames Holding Strong Swimming: Ward, Darien won 44-34; Bill Vernon scored the first two goals The first three games of the second New Canaan, New Canaan won 92.5 for the Blue Wave to raise his season By MARY McGOLDRICK half of the season have been "outstan 79.5; Stamford, Darien won 102-67. total to a team high fourteen goals. "The second half of the season is go dingly superior" to any of the earlier Skiing: Wilton, Darien won 98.7-92.1; Huck Hough tied the game when he ing to be much tougher because we're games, noted Coach Nelson. McMahon, Darien won 100-71; lifted a rebound over the Norwalk playing better teams," commented The Wavers, playing a strong goalie's shoulder. The final tally came Fairfield Prep, Wooster, Darien won 98 George Nelson in a recent Neirad defense, whipped Danbury 71-41 on 91.4-90.7. with only 4:23 remaining in the game interview. Mr. Nelson, coach of the Tuesday, January 21. Darien played an as Dan Grady fed Jeff Taylor on a Boys' Basketball: Danbury, Danbury girls' basketball team, has high hopes exceptionally good defense during the won 75-60; Ludlowe, Darien won 79-70; breakaway, and the second line center for the girls as they continue into the second halfofthe game and everything calmly scored the game-winning goal. Rippowam, Rippowam won 71-46. season. fell in place. High scorers were Mari Track: Darien won Eastern Relays. McCurdy with 25 points and Julie ~en Wrestling: Trumbull, Trumbull won drickson with 14. 71 is the highest the 31-15; Danbury, Danbury won 28-21, Winter Tracksters Run Down County girls have ever scored in a single game Ludlowe, Darien won 40-12; Rippowam, By ROLLIN CARTER yard run. Chuck Lemacher, the big in three years. Rippowam won 36-12. prospect for the shot put, fired out a The girls' next win was against The Darien High winter track team third place. Ludlowe in an excellent game on participated in another meet at Wilton Finally, in the last event, Darien's Friday, January 24. Darien played in on Saturday, January 26. mile relay team consisting of Ed and credibly well, winning 60-37. SKI WHITEFACE After having won the relay meet a JustinVorwerk Bill Bogardus, and Ken "The Ludlowe game I thought was week before, Darien again showed that SITE OF THE 1980 Derbyshire polished offits heat bywin our best team game of the year, partly in track, the Wavers make a habit of OLYMPICS ning by almost a full lap over the other because we started strong in the first staying with the leaders. LAKE PLACID. NEW YORK teams. The explosive effort was good quarter and adjusted very well to the On this occasion, fine performances enough for a second placeinthecounty. change of defense in the second half," FEB. 17-21 were given by all who participated. This year, besides fine boy runners, explained Coach Nelson. GarryLeonard, while running with a Darien has aequired the talents ofsome Darien came to battle next with a cold, took fifth in a close two mile. Jim fine !rirl runners.· very strong Weston team in the first Lewis stalked the field in the mile and night game in the history of DHS girls' came in fifth in anextremelyclose race. basketball on Monday, January 27,los Justin Vorwerk a new flash from ing 33-49. Mather, won his heat in the 600, plac FfiJRBA~KS Darien was playing well all the way ing in the top ten overall. Ken through the first half, trailing only five Derbyshire ran for a third in the 1000- SHOP It\t. bS5- OIfi.W points. During the second half Weston 055-:5'to pulled through with a lot of fast breaks ONLY $149.00 Centre Stone and good·rebounding. This is what PRICE INCLUDES broke the game open. FOTOSHOP The Wavers came to duel in a close • Transportation by We are responding to adolescents SliGAR. ~N 6f'IC£ game against Rippowam and lost on motorcoach (and their parents)troubled by sex January 31. Both teams played good • Lodging ual, social, emotional, or legal Hf\lLMIlRK defense making it an extremely low • Meals (breakfast, dinner) problems. scoring game. Darien made many ef • Lift ticket forts to get shots in but just couldn't pull through. The fourth quarter was For further information call: 655-1485 Buskitours 203-359-1848 especially exciting with Darien trailing only by two points. Darien had the or 1081 Post Rd. Darien Sport Shop chance to tie it up, but the team just wasn't able to score and lost 28-30.