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Students Lobby For New Home

By Heather Nash Forty-six members of the Townsend Harris community lob bied in Albany for a new building on March 10.

The goal of the trip, arranged

by Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn, was to get enabling legislation passed th at would allow Queens College to lease campus land to the Board of Education. The visit provided the opportunity for the students to inform the state representatives of the school's situation, in addition to providing them with a tour of the capitol.

"We are making them aware of our existence and our problems," commented Student Union President Thomas Postillo.

Led by Mr. Myron Moskowitz, the students divided into smaller groups to speak with their local assemblypeople and senators.

Each government official was greeted with a Townsend Harris mug and a folder containing various art icles . concerning the school, in addition to being asked to sign a lett er suppo rting a quali. ty education.

The g ro u p, guided by Legislative Aid Mitch Suporvity an d Assistant to Mrs. Mayersohn, Eric Leventhal, observed the Assembly in progress and was introduced in the Assembly Chamber-by Mrs. Mayersohn.

"Even.though we may not have gotten a lot accomplished for the school," commented Townsend Harris student Ruth Kon, "we gained personal experiences that taught us how to deal with the members of our government."

The cost of the chartered bus to Albany was financed by a grant from the National Self Government Committee.

English Electives Enrich Sophomores

April 1986

Mrs.;Ballatt Visits Harris; Hears Brotherhood Dreams U, Karen Greenberger Mrs. Sylvia Ballatt, Executive Director of New York City High Schools, visited Townsend Harris High School to view "I Have a Dream" , a student-made . videotape, on Jannary 21.

The program, organized by Assistant Principal, Supervision Mrs. Bernice Horowitz, consisted of ten sophomores and freshman, who told of their dreams of the future. The dreams included world peace, the abolition of segregation, nuclear disarmament, and problems of the elderly.

Jennifer Antoszewski acted as the moderator.

Those who spoke were Jennifer Abramson, Lynn Alaimo, who revealed she wants to be a journalist, Raymond Altimirano, Nicole Dittrick, who told how she wants to travel to learn more about people, Nicole Elias, Richard Jones, Jr., who wants to become a doctor and develop a cure for AIDS, Michelle Lin, Cheryl Martin, Lani Muller , and Cheryl Schustack.

Ray Altirnirano, who spoke on being judged by onets appearance; said, .

"People judge me differently since 1 have an earring." " After viewing the tape, students and teachers were given the opportunity to tell of their dreams.

Social Studies teacher Mr . Arnold G$:>ldstein spoke about the abtivarious workshops influenced him. Mr. Polizzi does not write as a hobby, but as an equally important career. ' Mr. Polizzi sees himself as a guide and hopes to have students experience many different areas of writing and sample the world of publishing. Various workshops will enable students to understand and comprehend the publishing industry.

"Many people are disillusioned when it comes to publishing," said Mr. Polizzi. "They do' not realize how bard it is to have a piece of work published."

Students practice writing both plays and poems and focus on one .

By Holly Hatcher turns evaluating each other.

Students have to keep five basic There are two new English electives for tenth grade students, important ideas in mind while Forensics and the Creative . publically speaking: loudness, rate, pitch, variety and pronunciaWriting Workshop.

Forensics, taught by Mr. Ar- tion. Marcia Valentine expressed thur Boulanger, opens a new field 路 her feelings toward the course: "I of communication, which focuses feel the class deals with the art of on speaking effectively. Mr. communication so we can achieve Boulanger hopes that the students the ability to speak and listen efwill gain "the ability, confidence fectively to each other, enabling technique and voice to present us to evaluate ourselves efficienttheir view and side of an argu - ly."

The course includes other oftheaboveareas.VVhiledevclo~ ment."

Public speaking, debates, panel devices used within the classroom . ing their talent students explore discussions and many other ac- to provide students with an other writing as well. tivities help enhance the student 's enriching knowledge which may perception of body language and prove to be beneficial in future interpretation of responses . One years, such as one minute presenof the important goals the tations. students taking this course an- . Sophomores who participate in ticipate achieving is the develop - the Creative Writing Workshop ment of self confidence and learn the basic techniques of playwriting and writing short stature during an interview.

The students are presently stories and poetry within a working individually, speaking in worksh op atmosphere . Mr . Franfront of the class. The class prac- cis Polizzi, teacher of the course, tices various exercises, such as sell- is a professional writer as well and ing products, and reporting news writes poetry and short works, inbriefs from newspaper article s. cluding plays.

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For example, after hearing apartheid speaker Mr . Joel Carlson on December 10, they organized an anti-apartheid rally.

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Questions were addressed to Mrs. Ballatt concerning the civil rights movement in the '60's, her interests and activities, as well as on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Varsha Ghosh asked, "Why should we have a national holiday for Dr. Kingwhen he did not hold public office like Lincoln or Washington'1 " "Martin Luther King ac complished tremendous things in his life," Mrs. Ballatt said.

"Remember the ideals of Dr. King

and try to follow them. " Mrs . Ballatt spoke of her participation in civil rights activities in the '60's; sh e atten ded dem onstrati on s, mar ches, and picketings. She briefly spoke of her participation in several marches across the Brooklyn Bridge ,.

in fro nt of the Board of Education and at City Hall.

"I hope that you people who are young, will recognize that we need maj or changes . Changes in the South when they happened were more noticeable than in the North. " The school chorus performed three songs during the pro gram.

At the conclusion of "I Have a Dream;" they spontaneously sang, "We Shall Overcome."

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News Briefs Suzanne Offerman has been declared a \finner in the 1986 Women's History Month Contest sponsored by the New York City Comtnission on the Status of Women, the five b oroug h presidents and the Board of Education, and was honored by Mayor Koch on March 25 at City Hall.

The anti-apart heid march too k place on March 21st in front of the school bui lding . It 路 was o rganized by Mr. Goldstein .

There were politicians there and the event was covered by the press . Ab out 100 stud ents picketed again st racial segregation .

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Children 'With AIDS Should Attend School , Children with AIDS should be able to attend school.

Supreme Court Justice Harold Hyman recently ruled that such children cannot be expelled from classes in the New York City school system. We agree with the judge's decision and feel that exclusion from classes would violate a child's right to a free education.

Many parents fear that their children will catch the virus if a child with AIDS is allowed to attend classes.

However, AIDS experts agreethat the virus cannot be transmitted through casual contact. The Board of Education has also initiated a series of classroom lessons dealing with AIDS, in order to better inform students and teachers about the disease. in addition to reviewing each individual case to see if it would be advisable for that child to attend classes-the city's AIDS panel has arranged special safety precautions to protect all. Such precautions include the use of a cup when an AIDS victim is using a public water fountain.

Considering that the virus cannot be transmitted through casual contact, and that many extra precautions will be arranged, there is no reason why a child with the AIDS virus should not attend classes.

Townsend Harris has a high regard and a deep commitment to education; we believe all students have the right to learn.

State Regents Votes For Co-ed Change There has been a much needed change in the double standard-world of high school sports. The New York State Regents has voted a state wide ruling stating that girls now have the opportunity of participating on boys' teams. ' This new rule applies to inter-scholastic school sports.

In the past, girls were only allowed to play on boys noncontact teams but now they have the option of playing .on any boys' team.

There are certain conditions and restrictions that must be obeyed. A -female student may only. participate on a boys' team if a girls' team does not exist at her school.

She also has the option of transferring to another , school, via variance, where a girls' team exists.

Quite a few people are against this ruling, They feel that girls,are not in the same league as boys in strength and skill. This argument has been used for many years and is outdated. Many girls do have the same physical capabilities as boys; therefore they should be allowed to compete with them.

According to a March 21 ruling, boys are not allowed to compete on girls" teams, but this ruling seems fair, consideringthatboys could dominate girls' teams. The new ruling enables the girls to have an opportunity which has always been open to boys The Classic applauds theRegents decision.

Spring' Break At Townsend Harriss

All Work And No Play .

By Cheryl Shustack In the early 1900's, people worked long, monotonous days without vacations. ',Because of ihis;'workers' morale was low and ' production suffered. With the ad.vent '. of labor unions, ., the employees were given vacation time. Workers had something to look forward to and production increased. .

An entire century of advancement seems to have left our school in the dust. The 'spark of excitement for Easter 路 vacation was quickly reduced to ashes when many collateral readings were assigned, one for almost every day of our vacation. Our supposed

vacation remained a dim prospect.

Students are not automatons .and cannot work incessantly. 'vacation time is vital for rejuverat i9n of spirit. Without something , to look forward to, school work ' became an endless task. Itresulted

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Teachers claimed that it was the students' responsibility to prioritize their time. They explained that it would've been wise to get a head start on the projects.

The fault in this was that each teacher said the same thing and handed out his assignment at the same time.

This is a paradox; the teachers expect our best efforts, yet by in low productivity and decreased overloading us with work "for the vacation they made it impossible effort. , Students , who had made plans to meet their expectations.

Harris students were robbed of to take a vacation during Easter became anxiety-ridden. It was im- the chance to close their books for possible to enjoy oneself in the a week, lie back and enjoy an real Bahamas while scouting the area vacation.

Opinion

Letters To The E'ditor input on what you want done.

We all appreciate your cooperation on the matter and I am .confident that you'll help us out as much as you can. Thank you.

Sincerely, To the Editors: ' Alec Pollak The ringing of the bell ends a hard day at school and a mob of students are bumping and pushing each other, eager to get out. The exit of the school is clogged with bodies like a rubber plug blocks the escape of water from a bath tub. Students trying to open their fo the Editors: lockers are being pushed into the Drivers' Education is a walls. The narrow halls give a necessary factor that needs to be claustraphobic feeling. considered: Many students in the These are all signs that we need sophomore class will be turning a larger building: We are a special sixteen next year. which will make high school ' 'whose population them eligible to receive a drivers' grows by the year; And like most permit. high schools, we should have a It students are not given a building large enough to ' walk in drivers' education course in comfortably without bumping school, they Will have to take andpushing anyol1f: private lessons. If they were to ' Also, our school is called take private lessons; the cost "Townsend Harris High School at would be quite high. Therefore Queens College." Why isn't our , many parents would be discouragbuilding on the Queens College ed and 'would not allow their campus? children to take private lessons.

A solution to all our problems ,A Drivers' Ed class should be would be to have a large 'enough given as ari extra-curricular activibuilding at the college campus, , ty, which would provide a learnYours truly, .ing activity for those who would Joel Karlin be interested.

Yours truly, Anna Uszynski

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Everybody's Opinion' Counts

To the Editors: I am the student who suggested ' that we put tip a suggestion box so that the student government could get an enhanced view of what 'the ~(4nol student s want done. Each week we eagerly check the box for the suggestions from the students.

Editor-in-Chief: Heather Nash Unfortunately the .students are , submitting little or no input on News Editor: Holly Hatcher how they feel about major issues Feature Editors: Martha Douvogiannis, Doris Sachs of T.H.H.S.A.Q.C. The student Sports Editors: Bernard Hyman, Scott Siegel government would deeply apPhotography Editor: Russel De Castro preciate the student input in any Business Editors: Gia Malka, Marcia Valentine way, form or kind possible. We Artists: Jason Cuadrado. Check Moy urge you to put all suggestions, Staff: Tammy Benjamin, Sharon Bomzer, Dawn Cabage, Michele condolences, grievances, comCarpenito, Lorna CHan, JiYeon Choi, Lisa De Mairo, Stephanie ments, complaints, or other Epstein, Linda Facinelli, Randi Feinberg, DanielleFrons, Monica criticism in the suggestion box Gibbs, Michelle Gnyp, Karen Greenberger, Christine Holowinsky, located right outside the main ofAudrey Houston, Aimee Kazan, Renata Kobetts, Nanette Kung, fice. If you prefer, though, you can Daniel Lew, Brad Mayer, Yasmin Qazi, Rachel Rojas, Cheryl give the message to one ofthe stuShustack, Esther Soffer, Doreen Soo-Hoo, Lisa Walters. dent government representatives.

Faculty Adviser: Mrs. Sheryl Rubin -Please tell us your feelings and Principal: Dr. Malcolm Largmann , encourage your friends to do the ' The Classic is the student newspaper at Townsend Harris High same. We really would like the School. We are located at 75-40 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, N.Y. school to be run for the most part 11366-1038. Our telephone number is (-718) 969-1433. by the students but w~ need your

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Cricket Anyone?

To the Editors: It is my opinion that Townsend Harris, being a humanities school, should have more interesting and intellectual sports offered like cricket. Cricket is much more popular than baseball, and has . rnillions more fans. In India, ' stands have been burned to the ground by fans who disagreed with an umpire's decision. In the library system, it is found ,under the heading of Music and Art. Certainly it is suitable 'for Townsend Harris students. 路 The fact that no other school in New York has a cricket team, would be another great example of pioneering, and Townsend Harris would be the champions, there being no . other schools to compete with.

Even if there were other competitors, we would still reign . supreme because we .are better than everyone 'else. Also, since many other countries have cricket... teams, it might even be possible to hold international matches.

Anyway, it's just an idea. , :,mcerely.

Mark Harwood

April 1986

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A Personal View:

Skier Sharpens Her ·Skills

By Lisa DeMairo To me, skiing is the best winter sport ever invented. I hope many Townsend Harris High School students realized this on February 22, at Big Vanilla. I had a wonderful day with my classmates and my instructor, Joe Den~~man.

Mr. Denklema« gave me what turned out to be a private lesson. While "skating" over to the slopes, he asked me about my previous training and after I "told him, he urged me to ski ahead so that we could decide what we would work on . We decided to sharpen my racing skills.

While we were going up the chair lift, we talked about skiing.

He told me the various places that he had skied. He declared that "Skiing is an awesome sport."

Both of us complained about the skiing conditions because they weren't very good on account of the previous three days of rain.

At Big Vanilla, there are three slopes: expert, semi-expert, and experienced intermediate." wIii:m Joe asked which slope I wanted to try first, I opted for the expert slope because it looked like it had the most snow. However, when

Journalists Inspire Young Writers

By Heather Nash and Scott Siegel Adventures in Journalism, a seminar for high school students, was held at the Celanese .building in Manhattan on March 8.

The seminar, sponsored by the New York Press Club, the Board of Education, and the Celanese Corporation, featured many professional journalists. Keynote speaker Bob Teague of WNBCTV stressed the importance of the press and advised students to use that tool carefully. "You have the power to change people's lives or to destroy them."

Mr. Teague, who has worked for WNBC-TV for 25 years and had previously worked for the Milwaukee Journal, and the New York· Times, commented to the students interested in persuing journalism, "You have to know how the world ticks; you have to know what makes people tick ...

You have to understand the world around you."

A workshop on radio television and print was held by panelists Bernard Gershori. the Managing Editor of WaR-Radio, WYNYRadio reporters Roberta Altman and Mitch Lebe, Steve Dunlop of WNYW-TV, and WaR-TV reporter Denise Richardson.

"Bring your background to the job, bring your prejudices, bring your education. Everyone has something in common," stated Ms. Richardson. "Don't ever try to be someone else. Be who you are... You have to believe in yourself, or no one else will."

Before closing the seminar, Chairperson Shelly Strickler of WaR-Radio held a discussion on "How To Get Your First Job in Journalism. " ,

we were skiing downhill, we unfortunately realized that it had several ice patches in key areas of the slope.

I wasn't skiing too well; I didn't know the slope and I am scared of ice patches. I have always been scared of ice patches because when skis go over ice, the noise is a scraping noise and I think I am going to fall. I learned somenew racing techniques but the run was not a good one by either of our standards. .

The second time we went up, we came down the semi-expert slope with hopes that it would be less icy. We also hoped that it would be easier to make turns on because it was wider and less steep.

Once again we were wrong. The ice limited our skiing grounds and hampered my attempts at any good turns. We practiced racing turns which involve the lifting of

the uphill ski and then hopping with the downhill ski so that it meets the uphill ski while turning.

It was a bit confusing and I almost fell.

By the time we were three .quarters down the hill, we were ' both laughing over my practically futile attempts to mimic Joe's turns. I gave up and finished the slope with "chisti" turns.

The third, and last time up, we saw Ray Edel, the free style trainer, who had multi-colored flags on his poles, ski off a mogul and then ski out of sight. We skied down the experienced intermediate slope and it was a good slope - it had snow. It was the best run as well because I had stopped blundering and was skiing correctly.

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Students Glide Down Big Vanilla

By Linda Faclnelll , Eighty-nine Townsend Harris High School students skied down Big Vanilla'in the Catskill Mountains on February 22, site of the first official Townsend Harris ski trip.

Many students, anticipating the two and a half hour ride, brought , bagels, chips, sandwiches, soda and gummy worms to tide them over.

Music, varying from the Beatles to Wham! lightened the mood of the bus.

When they reached their destination, the students began to, pile off the bus in an array of clothing ranging from jeans and borrowed ski jackets to unmatched ski pants. The students then set off to rent skis, check their bags, and begin the adventure of skiing.

While many students took the ski lessons provided, others decided to risk a chance and skip the lessons. With a selection of five different trails, many students opted for the "Silver Dollar," a novice trail. Soon bodies could be seen sprawled along the side of the mountain. Others glided skillfully down the advanced trails.

Asked what she thought of the trip, Mrs. Joan Walsh explained, "It felt very good to be skiing again and show the students I can do more than just teach Spanish'."

The day soon came to a close, too soon for some as they sadly returned their skis.

Heather Wacht exclaimed, "I never thought I would have so much fun! I can hardly wait for our next trip!"

Teachers Dr. Michael Anzel; Mrs. Joan Walsh, and Mr. Donald Altman chaperoned the students.

The ski trip was sponsored by the student leadership class special events committee.

Arista Chapter Opens At TH

By Karen Greenberger NO "N" or "U" may appear Arista, a chapter of the Na- on the permanent record card in tional Honor Society, is now open the school year prior to which the to sophomores, juniors, and student is being considered, as seniors. The criteria for the pro- "well as no major Dean's offense. gram is: outstanding scholarship, To be considered for Arista, the character, leadership, and service. student must exhibit leadership qualities; for example, as a Membership in Arista is an member of the student governhonor "bestowed upon a student. ment. . .

The student must also have perThe students will be selected by a Faculty Council member, based formed either school or communion the students' marks, character, ty service in the school year prior leadership, and service. Once to which the student is being conselected, members have the sidered. Such service should conresponsibility to continue sist of at least two different and demonstrating the qualities of major types. Examples are: tutor'scholarship, leadership; service ing, political party volunteer, or internship. and character.

"I think it is a wonderful thing Students must have a cumulative average of 90 with no the school is starting. It is wondersingle grade lower than 85 in the ful for the kids and the school," school year prior to which the stu- commented Mr. Howard Wagner, advisor of Arista. dent is being considered.

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"Pen-Pal Supermarket" has been organized in the cafetorium.

Its " purpose is to allow our students to communicate with other students from foreign countries. It also allows communication between our teachers and theirs.

0000000000000000 Approximately 100 students took a national Latin " exam on March l lth. The exam, given by the American Classical League was given mainly to those with a 90 percent average or above in Latin. Winners will receivegold or silver medals or a certificate of merit.

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The exam will be given again next year.

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compete in the Greater , Metropolitan New York Math Fair. Cheryl Schustack and Jennifer Antoszewski, grade 10, and James Marina, grade 9, were selected to round one of the fair.

0000000000000000 A bridge building competition was held the first Saturday in March at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. The contest required its entrants to build bridges which could withstand a great amount of pressure. Traci Lashley's and Joseph Quashie's models were ' among 245 others entered. Quashie's bridge withstood 126 pounds. The contest will be held again next year.

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By Audrey Houston Thirty sophomore Latin students accompanied by Ms. Susan Weliky and Mrs. Diane Offerman attended the Certamen Latin Contest held in the auditorium of the Collegiate School for boys on February 21.

The four members representing the Townsend Harris Latin team in the preliminary round were Dawn Cabage, Michael McDermott, Kevin Kim, and Sujal Bharucha.

Another Latin team, formed for fun, was composed of Suman Gupta, Russell De Castro, Ed, ward McMahon and ' Jennifer Antoszewski.

The two teams competed in the

first of three levels. The three schools who had the highesrscores from each level of thepreliminary rounds were selected for the finals. The Townsend Harris Latin Team competed against Collegiate and Hewitt and scored 110 points, as did Hewitt. Townsend Harris second team members came in second. Team member Russell De Castro said, "We don't mind, because we beat Stuyve- , sant."

Each school's.score was posted on a board to evaluate who was to compete in the final round. ' Townsend Harris shared third place in the preliminary rounds ' with Hewitt and Bronx Science.

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kept her working towards her goals. "How do I know that it will work?," she paused thoughtfully, ' "I do believe that if I work hard and do my best, it will come out well."

Mrs. Horowitz regards her previous experience of training student teachers as a definite plus.

She claims it gives her valuable insight into their problems and serves to increase her supportive e ability towards them. Mrs. S Horowitz warmly welcomes our ~ new teachers because she believes ~ that it improves the school's ~ scholarship. "The more people in~ volved", she claims, "the stronger :-.. _ ",.. . ~. /t~ -: our school will be." . . . t an t P' . IS " • H orownz, 'tz - h When asked for an opunon on ASSIS nncipa upervision ,M rs. Bermce .g h st d t . h ' . ~ ow er u en s VIewer, Mrs.

By Cberyl Scbustack history. Mrs. Horowitz worked Horowitz speculated; "I suppose "I enjoy teaching. I love to ex- diligently at attracting young they see me as a hard teacher and plore ideas and watch my students women to the school and also ran a low marker; but students who grow. Through my own teaching workshops there in the English have me will learn to be adept at experience, I'm able to sym- department. She worked for twen- thinking critically, arguing logicalpathize with the teacher's pro- ty years as a teacher and super- ly and handling facts. I'm not exblems. I view both sides and I visor before coming to Townsend actly sure bow they see me, but I believe that this is the factor that Harris. have a warm feeling towards the makes me an effective Because of Mrs. Horowitz's ex- students I work with." supervisor." perience with the mini-school, she On evaluating her experience at . Mrs. Bernice Horowitz, our realizes the value of small classes. Townsend Harris on the whole, Assistant Principal Supervision, It's important to her for the Mrs. Horowitz said she was not has taught at both Lafayette and teachers to really know their disappointed. However, she adAutomotive .High Schools. At students. There should be a caring mits that she is a perfectionist and Lafayette, Mrs. Horowitz taught atmosphere . in school, and was unhappy about not being able history, advanced placement students should feel there is to reach some students; she is American history and lectured to always someone there to depend always thinking of how she can do teachers on women's studies. She on. more. organized and ran the first miniWhen asked why she chose to In closing, Mrs. Horowitz affirschool there which rapidly became leave her old school to come to matively stated her goals for a success.

Townsend Harris she replied, "I Townsend Harris. "I want the Mrs. Horowitz left Lafayette chose to be here because I wanted best for our students. MyexpectaHigh School in 1978. At to have a hand in the creation of tions are high, and I will work to Automotive, she was the first something new. It's an experiment see them reached. I'm prepared to female supervisor in the school's that I would like to help ac- teach, and my students are complish." Mrs. Horowitz added prepared to learn and do that while it has been no easy task, well-that's what they're here for. her strong sense of idealism, Together," she added decisively, commitment and dedications have "the school will succeed!"

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Dancing To The Heart's Beat

By Lorna Chan and Ji Yeon Choi It was a cold dark night. At 7 P.M: students from all five boroughs, dressed like candy canes, and none kept away by the snow, walked into TownsendHarris High School.

The night of February 14 was very special. It was Townsend Harris' first Valentine's Dance.

People filled the gym, where a high decibles of music were playing, and the cafeteria, where there was serenity.

In the gym, which was turned into a disco with red and white streamers for the night, people lost themselves and danced to the beat of rock. Slow music was also played, for couples only.

Birthdays were celebrated as well. During the middle of the dance, Student Union President, Thomas Postillo, sixteen on '- Valentine's Day, interrupted the festivities, wishing a happy sweet sixteen birthday ' to Jennifer Oryson, whose birthday was to be celebrated the next day.

In the cafetorium, refreshments were sold where the guests quenched their thirst and relaxed after dancing to their hearts' content.". " This event was sponsored by the Student Union, which sold, twohundred and thirty tickets.

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. Ninth Grader Learns Chemistry

By Dorene Soo-Hoo Sharon Wasserstrom is one subjed ahead of the biology class of '89. Sharon, 14, a new member of the Townsend Harris family, takes chemistry, usually a sophomore science subject, because of the special tradition followed in her former junior high school.

In Bialik School, a private Hebrew Day school in Brooklyn that Sharon attended, there was a tradition . its faculty and its students followed. Every year, a few seventh grade students were chosen to take biology as their science subject. These students were chosen based on their superior grades in their previous science classes and their potential inclination to become a scientist.

Sharon was amongst 'those students who participated in this special experience. She was capable of accomplishing the

work- the homeworks, the labs, the tests. In June, she passed the Biology Regents.

Therefore, when Sharon came to Townsend Harris, she was two years ahead of the freshmen class ,and integrated science, and one . year ahead of the freshman biology class. She takes Chemistry I, an "A" band sophomore class, where she • -id her classmates are enriched prii iarily with the study of matter- its volume, ' physical/chemical properties and density. Like most of her classmates, she fmds the work "most difficult and challenging."

However as difficult as it is, she maintains a B + average, When asked how she feels about being the only freshman in a classroom of sophomores, she replied: "I feel very comfortable in the class, which is partly due to the fact that the students there are friendly and sociable."

Ambassador Harris: The Man Behind TH ,

By Heatber Nasb The wind blew strongly on the morning of August 18, 1856, and Townsend Harris, who had been sailing for months, caught sight of the Island of Akuisuna, a Japanese possession. Conflicting emotions filled his heart as he wondered if he would succeed as the United State's first ambassador to Japan.

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By Cbristine Holowinsky Many different types of talents, from comedians to singers were displayed at the second annual Tawnt Show, Sbooting Sbus, held on the evening of February 6, in the cafetorium, concluding the P.T.A. meeting.

The program, supervised by' Ms. Susan Weliky, began with an appearance of Fierce Tiger, a rock group, hosted by Jeffrey Friedman, Eddie Oguchi, Randy Rodriguez, and Brian Watts. They sang two songs, "You Really Got Me" and "No One Like You!' Two soloists, Velina Jules, who sang "Home", from "The WIZ; and Thomas Postilio, who sang "Strangers in the Night; by Frank Sinatra, entertained. Yana Stotland accompanied Thomas on the piano.

The Modern Dance Enrichment moved their feet to the "Conga", and so did the crowds.

The audience then beard a solo from Florence Watson singing "Out Here On My Own." Doris .' Jean sang two songs, "Love Is A Battlefield" and "Can You Feel De Beat", which was accompanied by DanieUe Tyler ' who danced and moved to the beat.

The next act was performed by Nicole Witherspoon, wbo sang "Glamorous Life," while Freda Chapman, Angela Harris, Lisa Satchell, and Yvonne Thompson, the Luscious Ladies, danced. At the conclusion of the Talent Show, the Chorus sang "Friends!' Kassandra Robinson and Danette Davidson sang "I Miss You".

1846-1848, was a chmaware merchant who with little formal education taught himself French, Italian and Spanish. He resigned from his position at the Board of Education in order to embark on a six year expedition that would lead him from New York to places such as New Zealand, the Philippines, North and South China, Shanghai, Ningpo, Canton, Macao, Penang, Singapore, and India. His adventures in these countries served as great experience for the position of -America's first Consul General to Japan to which he was appointed

by President Pierce in 1855.

Although he was highly recommended for the position, Townsend Harris had his doubts. "I have important matters entrusted to my charge, and if I am successful I may connect my name with the history of my country," wrote Harris in his manuscript, tIi~ Journal. "But if unsuccessful,

no matter what ability I may display in my negotiations, I shall sink just as much in proportion as I should rise if successful. In other words, the world judges solely by results."

Despite his doubts, Townsend Harris' presence in Japan played an instrumental role in the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan, and in history itself. Many ports such as the Hiogo and Niigata were opened to the U.S. in the Treaty, and the right to free trade was .granted.

Upon entering Japan in 1856,Townsend Harris wrote, "I shall be 'the first recognized agent from a civilized power tb reside in Japan. This forms an epoch in my life and may be the beginning of a new order of things in Japan. I ,hope I may so conduct myself that I may have honorable mention in the histories which will be written on Japan and its future destiny." . Townsend Harris indeed did receive honorable mention in the world. Not only did he open the ports for the U.S., but he aided in establishing a firm basis of understanding and trust between Japan and the Western world. His love for education resulted in a free college system that enabled many qualified people to study, and his standards of education are still being passed on to the , students of today in a school that bears his name.

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Fashion at Townsend Harris:

What's Hot and What's Not

By DanieDe Frons

and Brad Mayer To some students dressing is just a pair of jeans and a tee shirt; to others it is an art. This art is exhibited in the classrooms and halls of Townsend Harris. Today's teenager strives to accomplish the "in" look. This "in" look differs from clique to clique.

Many students like the Benetton look. This colorful Italian clothing chain is noted for its sweaters, rugbys, and sweat clothes. These items, averaging around $55, are bought oversized to be worn loose and baggy. The famous sweater sporting the "B" insignia ($55) was popular this past winter.

Although many stud ents think Guess? Actionwear by Georges

Marciano is out, the famous quesBIG is the word for shirts . tion mark is still present on many Found in everything from oxfords pairs of jeans ($42). In contrast, to oversized tee shirts, most agree Robin Kanarick and Lauren that pastels are the hottest colors.

Nussbaum agree, "The hottest These include shades of pink~ jeans are stonewashed, tight fit- peach, mint green, light blue, ting Big Johns or Edwins yellow and gray, Daniel Lew uses ($50-$60)." These jeans are found these colors in his clothes to help at trendy, upbeat stores such as create the now famous "Miami Lonny's Wardrobe and MGA. Vice" look. Designers such as Expensive is not necessarily the Alexander Julian, Ralph Lauren, sole rule for buying "in" jeans. Generra, Merona, Naf Naf, Ton Levi's 501 button fly blues ($30) Sur Ton, and Espirit are all known are another favorite of Robin and for their light and airy spring colLauren. Russell DeCastro remark- lections. ed, "I like to bleach my jeans to "I predict a verY nautical give them a worn out light blue -outlook for the summer," said " color." Vandalyn Kennedy ex- Felicia Schpall. This includes pressed her desire for Calvin Klein horizontal blue and white striped jeans and sportswear. Rene Stuart " clothing with metallic shoes. Anna likes many brands of jeans, as Obsatz enjoys the creative look of long as they're straight leg. inside out clothing found in ill ,.

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According to Lauren, "The Izod alligator is on its way out." She prefers the comfort-of oversized' Champion sweatclothes (~$50) and Gap brand merchandise.

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Hair clips- and duty bands are A sneaker is not complet e without the latest craze in girls' hair - •••most agree that pastel'! are the E.G. Smith Socks ($8). _These fashion . Bobs are growing out as socks, worn "bunched" up at the ponytails are being worn high. o hottest colors. ankle, give a thick, baggy ap- The shaved look of the guys is givt; pearance. ing way to longer hair styles.

Q loves the cool, crisp satin shirts Accessories are the hottest addiLeather is a favorite of Ray ~ covered with flower prints. tion to making an outfit. Big and Altmirano, Though it may be a ~ Vandalyn announced, "I love silver are the latest trends in costly investment, Ray feels there ~ anything Gucci," and then jewelry. Esther loves her flashy is no substitute for his leath er ~ remarking about the popular tee pins and large earring collection. vest. Mara Hope Gruber stated ] IShirt carrying that insignia.

The number one stores for buying 'clearly, "Mesh and fluorescent Q.; Tight is the key to great looking costume jewelry are the Limited's colors are defmitely out."

Robin Kanarick, Suzanne Maline, Lauren Nussbaum, Heather bottoms. Heather Berman enjoys Express and Ylang Ylang, both in These differences provide for Berman show off big sweaters. wearing long john thermal Manhattan. These stores display the ever changing, multicolored .

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In other words, the question of .Long, tight skirts are adored by The Swatch watch ($30) is easily what's "hot" and what's not will .Esther Soffer, who proudly stated the most popular accessory due to always remain unanswered. her collection contains "everything from cotton to cashmere."

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By Esther Soffer " Objection!" "Overruled !" Is this the scene of an actual cour troom in session? No, this is the Townsend Harris High School Mock Trial Enrichment at work.

Here, some of the students are acting out an actual trial which they have prepared and dramatized on their own.

Mr. Arnold Goldstein, coordinator of the Mock Trial Enrichment stated, "The main reason for the class is to teach these students to think clearly, and to get their poin t across quickly and concisely." He also said, "I enjoy teaching the class a great deal and

feel that the students enjoy it as well."

The students agree. Many of them said that the reason they chose this enrichment was because they thought it might assist them in choosing their future careers ,and indeed, it has. Michele Carino said, " It has improved my selfconfidence and my ability to strive for far reaching goals." One of these goals is to excel. over all the other schools in the Statewide Mock Trial Competition. Obviously, this enrichment is nothing to laugh about, because it requires a lot of hard work.

Although this is the first time

that our school will be participating in this type of competition, both the students and Mr. Goldstein feel that their presentation of the case is very effective .

Therefore, they have high hopes of being victorious despite the fact that they are competing against senior st u de nts from o t he r schools, who have past Mock Trial experience. The students won their first competition against Bryant' High School on March 2nd . Those participating in the Mock Trial Comp etition are : J ennifer Ant o szew ski, Michel e Carino, Vmcenzo DeLeo, Varsha Ghosh, Erica Landsman, Michelle Lynn, Richard Mednick , Suzanne Offerman, Matthew Psichoulas , David Richards, James Rubin, Carla Si m mon s a n d _Theodore Soulopulos.

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Baseball Season Begins:

Boys of Summer .Take ,the Field Beautiful green grass and warm sunny days begin to appear around this time, but my favorite part of this month is the start of ' the baseball season. Since we at Mets can't even win the N.L. East the number nve starter had a Townsend Harris do not have a this year, they will have to face record of 10-8. Darling had an baseball team, I would like to talk severe criticism from both the " ERA of 2.90; Lynch had an ERA about America's favorite pastime, press and their fans. ' of 3.44. Darling struck out 167 Major League Baseball.

The next thing on my mind is batters while Lynch only struck First of all, New York baseball Peter Ueberroth's punishment out 65. Ed Lynch asked for fans are very lucky. The excite- (although it's not really a punish- $530,000 and got it. Darling asked ment that is produced between , ment) of the seven players who ad- for $615,000 and only got Dwight Gooden and Don Mat- mitted to drug use. The use and $440,000. Something seems tingly is overwhelming. Gooden, sale of cocaine is a serious crime, strange about that, doesn't it? The at 21, is the king of the hill. He is and Ueberroth let the players off flaw in the system is that different the youngest Cy Young award easy. If he had suspended them arbitrators, with different degrees winner, and has won pitching's for a short period of time, such as of experience, handle different Triple Crown with a record of 60 days, without another alter- cases. . .

24-4, has 268 strikeouts and a 1.53 native, the punishment would Last, I would like to make my ERA, and is 'the first pitcher to have been suitable. predictions for the upcoming lead the majors in all three season. In the A.L. East, I go with categories since the legendary Santhe Yankees. With Rickey dy Koufax. He has already been . "If the Mets can't win Henderson, MVP Don Mattingly compared to some of the all time . and Dave Winfield producing greatest pitchers and has the the N.L. East, they will overwhelming runs, they are potential to become one of them. have to face severe almost a sure pick. In the A.L. Mattingly, on the other hand, is West, Kansas City proved last the king of the corner. New York criticism." year that pitching and defense can has had a royal line of first win a championship, and they'll basemen with Lou Gehrig, Gil probably win in the West, but I Hodges and Keith Hernandez, But instead he gave them the doubt their chances of winning a and Mattingly is the next of kin. choice of a one year, without pay, pennant and the. series a second He finished the season with an suspension or to (1) donate 10 per- time around. ' average of .324, 35 homers and cent of this year's salary to drug.

In the N.L. East, I pick 145 RBI's and was rightfully rehabilition centers, (2) do 100 the Mets. They have won the chosen for the American League hours of drug related community most games over the last two years M.V.P. . service, and (3) submit to random and came up with nothing either Second, I would like to talk drug testing throughout their year, but with a mature team and about the pressures on the Mets to careers. Ubie might as well have powerful young rookies, they are win in 1986. Last year, the Mets patted them on the back and said, ,almost a positive choice. In the were one of the chief competitors "Be good boys from now on."

N.L. West, the Los Angeles in the N.L. East, but did not win.

Dodgers are the likely choTce Of course, there are reasonable I would also like to know how because they have a great pitching explanations such as the perfor- , well the arbitration system actual- staff with Oral Hershiser and Fermance the Cardinals got from ly works. Although it happened a nando Valenzuela plus the , acColeman and pitcher John Tudor, little over a month ago, I am still :quisition of left hand reliever, Ed or even better, the ' fact that upset over Darling's loss vs. Vandeberg of Seattle.

Strawberry was out for seven Lynch's win. Let's review the I would like to wish the best of weeks. But this season, excuses facts in this situation. Ron Darl- luck to both New York teams and likethat will notbe enough. Ifthe ing had a 16-6 record as the Mets let's hope for a subway series this second starter, while Ed Lynch, year.

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By Renata Kobetts and Michelle Michitsh Jack Casey speeds down a busy city street on his bicycle. Once the most admired stock-options trader, he gave up his sophisticated business world for the independent life of the bicycle messenger. His new life, however, did not turn out to be as easy as he thought it would. Jack Casey falls in love and becomes entangled in a conflict with the underworld.

Kevin ' Bacon stars as Jack Casey in Columbia Pictures' "Quicksilver." Also starring Jami Gertz and Paul Rodriguez, the film, produced by Michael Rachmil and Daniel Melnick, was written and directed by Tom Donnelly. "I'm always drawn to things that are physically challenging," says Bacon. He trained for "Quicksilver" with the 1984 Olympic sprint cycling silver-medal winner, Nelson Vails, a former bicycle messenger.

Bacon, who grew up in Philadelphia, showed early signs of being an actor. He started taking acting classes while in junior high school, and later became the youngest memer of the Manning Street Actor's Theater. ' He also became the youngest member of New York's Circle-in-the-Square troilpe.

Bacon's first film role was a small part in "National Lampoon's Animal House." Later roles included parts in "Friday the 13th," "Hero at Large," "Only When I Laugh," "Diner" and "Footloose". He has appeared in both Broadway and off-Broadway productions and is currently in an off-Broadway play called "Loot," with the Manhattan Theater Club.

Bacon was drawn to the role of Jack Casey in "Quicksilver". Says Bacon, "I really didn't ' want ' to play teenagers ' anymore.

The only real measure of success is the quality of the _work; . you can't grow if you do the same part over and over." Bacon says it is important for him to keep his career and social life separate. In his spare time he rides horses, windsurfs, collects antiques, and goes to the movies and theater.

In the future, Bacon would like to develop his own ideas through .directing. Says Bacon, "I'm lucky because I'm doing something I love to do. I love to act." Bacon also adds, "I don't see myself as a legendary person; I'm just out here and doing my best."

"Quicksilver" is a fast-paced, exciting movie with "an inovative music score." Photography taken from the point Of view of a bicycle messenger intensifies the action. In order to form a non-specific urban setting the movie was filmed in several different locations across the United States.

Excellent acting on the part of Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz and Paul Rodriguez helped to make this movie humorous and yet convincing.

The humor does not detract from the seriousness of the plot, but enhances it. "Quicksilver" promises to be a popular movie among the teen-age population. It stresses the message of not giving up and losing hope.

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By ,Bernie Hyman _-"Three, two, one','.:-the buzzer sounds! The TowIisend_, Harris Cl:;,Girls' Basketball路 team over~ whelmed the Jurlior Varsity ~ League to end the .season with a it 1()"3, record. , Coach Don Altman guided his Athletic Director Mr. Donald Altman. !!l team to 10 victories this season. l': Their first win was on January 9, ~ against Richmond Hill. Diana ~ Zickuhr and Linda Anzalone led s the team up the floor with ten it points each to surprise Hill, 28-25.

Girls shoot to win at Jamaica.

Only nine days later, Hill returned the favor in the form of an 18-14 season. zalone, Evonne Brown Crystal By :Randi Feinberg ~t theend of the third quart~r Clark, Sayeeda Clarke, Terry victory. .

A sharp piercing' sound fills the air, and everyone drops to the Then, the team was on Its way against Tech, the score-was 11-910 Gordon, Doris Jean Abi Jones floor. Is it an air raid, a bomb scare, or the warning of approaching to bumo heads with the girls from Harris' favor. But in the fourth Michelle Lin, Jennifer O'Reilly: enemies? Nonsense-s-it's Mr. Donald Altman, the new gym teacher BrooklynTech. On January 24, the period, Brooklyn .Tech outscored Yvette Wallace, and Diana at Townsend Harris, blowing his whistle for attention. score was close through the first Harris, 8-3, to a 17-14 win.

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Mr. Altman began his teaching career at Brooklyn Tech as a 'quarter, 2-1, but then Townsend The girls took their act up the Linda Anzalone, co-captain, physical education teacher . He taught there for six months, He then Harris stormed ahead to a 26-3 hillto Jamaica for their final two recorded 70 points this season. went on to work at Wingate High School in, Brooklyn, where he ' triumph. Terry Gordon carried games. The first eight minutes Linda sank 23 percent of her 122 spent the next twenty-nine years of his life. the team with 12 points and 16 re- produced a 2-0 deficit for Harris field goal attempts and 31 percent Mr. Altman is now spending his thirtieth teaching year here at bounds. to account for in the next three of her 32 free throw attempts.

Townsend Harris. He enjoys teaching because he likes to see how Three days later, Harris anperiods. In the second period, Linda, also referred to as ' "The much the students can accomplish once they put their minds to it. nihilated Bryant, 26-2. Diana Harris jumped ahead, 8-6. The Italian Stallion," banked:,20 per- .

Mr. Altman likes working' with the students at Townsend Harris Zickuhr, Linda Anzalone ; and score stayed close throughout the cent of the team's total points. because he feels that they are bright and motivated, and that they try Terry Gordon ' dominated the next quarter but in the fourth "Evonne made up for her hard in physical education classes. backboards to combine for 20 quarter, the score became closer. limitations by being aggressive on Mr . Altman enjoys coaching because he likes to be involved in With ten seconds on the clock, defense," stated Coach Aitman, points. Diana banked fourout of athletics. He was the track coach at Wingate High School for twentyten for the game high.

Harris led 24-21. The Beavers re- A common scene on the court was six years. He then retired from coaching and became the Track ComIn a practice game against Rich- . bounded the ball, passed it inside, when an opponent was dribbling missioner for New York City. Mr. Altman now coaches the girls' mond Hill, Harris routed RH and Jamaica went for the lay-up. across half-court, number three basketball, tennis and bowling teams at Townsend Harris. ' 43-24. TerryGordonshot 60 per-There was a whistle on the shot. Evonne Brown stole the ball and Mr . Altman has had several rewarding experiences from both his cent from the floor and her 13 The referee shouted, "if it goes." Harris converted for two points. teaching and coaching careers. His most rewarding feelings occur ' Crystal Clark, a starter for all points declared the highest in" 'h when his former students return to visit him, and discuss their sucl'i e crowd 12 games, leaped to 94 rebounds dividual score in one game for the cessful careers and lives with him. His most rewarding coaching exseason. was hushed. and 16 percent of the team's perience was when his track team won the National Championship in Diana Zickuhr erased Terry The shot points.

Crystal drove to the hoop 1962, and he received a telegram from President Kennedy con" t o gain 55 points this season.

Gordon's record the following gratulating him. Mr. Altman has also had the pleasure of seeingthree week. The pass inside, back out to went up...

Sayeeda Clarke, tormented by of his track team members in past Olympics. , number 20 Diana-Zickur's, from . The ball rolled in and the coach illness, missed eight' gaines .

Mr. Altman likes to travel, and he spends his summer vacations in the baseline Zickuhr popped 6 clinched his head. Jamaica went Sayeeda netted four of her nine' 'his California home. ' He is very interested in photography and straight baskets inJhe second to the foul line to shoot one. If it shot attempts. Sayeeda's field dedicates most of his spare time to it. period. Diana wasn't finished yet; went in, the game' would be tied. goal, percentage stands at 44 perHe has managed to stay in good physical condition by refereeing she went on to end the game with . The crowd was hushed. The shot cent. " college basketball and soccer games for over twenty years. He also rim, and the Co-captain Terry Gordon led ' ,16 points.

Harris dusted Wingate went up, hit the plays tennis often. in that game, 49-15.

Beavers get the rebound,' the team up the floor with 91 Mr. Altman recommended, "In order to stay or get into shape, the Jamaica .had a chance to win points for the season. Terry grab, The team was two and one students should participate in as many activities as possible during against the girls from Richmond with a final shot. But from the ' bed 167 rebounds and accounted their gym classes." He also suggested, "Everyone should have some Hill and this was the, deciding ' lane came Terry Gordon to block for 27 percent of the team's type of steady exercise routine." , game. If Harris ' had won they the shot and the buzzer sounded. points . Terry's scoring came from would have beaten Hill three times Harris , escaped with a 24-23 the lane. in one season. Hill had a chance to triumph.

Doris Jean was quiet onoffense _tie the series and they did. RichIn the finale of the season the but she was there on defense. Said, mond Hill defeated Harris, 28-25. Beavers hung on through thefirst Altman, "Doris improved in her , In the eighth game of the period as Harris led 7-6. At the rebounding strength. Doris grabb1. What are the three components ' 7; What two baseball players season, Harrisrventured into half, the girls stretched their lead ed 19 rebounds." of baseball's Triple Crown? make up the battery?

Beaver territory for the first time. 16-10. The Harris girls went on to Abi Jones played the final three Shooting 20 percent from the blast the Beavers, 45-27. Terry g~es. In only three games, Abi 2. What player on a basketball team usually plays the post, or 8. Does the giver receive the floor and 25 percent from the foul Gordon clinched the game high 13 seized 13 rebounds and scored four points. "Abi was a very good basketball back on a give-and-to , line, Harris stunned the Jamaica points along with 17 rebounds. pivot position?

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Harris tallied 343 points for the rebounder and added a lot of husplay? . Almost a replay of their first season; and averaged 29 points tie to our team." stated Altman.

3. What name did football's New game, Harris jumpe-1 ahead to an per game. Allowing their opMichell~ Lin, a fr~shman, '; York Titans adopt in 1963? early 14-2 lead m~he first 10 ponents to score only 204 total played nme games this year. minutes of play against Bryant. points, Harris leaped to 406 re- "Michelle improved in her ' 10. What baseball stadium has Two . quarters ' later, the bounds. The team popped 24 per- sh?otingability," said the coach. memorials to' three players in scoreboard read 24-10 in favor of cent from the floor and 21 percent Michelle shot 20 percent from the the visitors. The team downed from the foul-line. Running the foul-line. center field?

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Look at those power serves and return attacks on the ball! This must be the start of the season for the boy's tennis team. Tennis becomes an intensely fierce game, played by the Townsend Harris tennis ' team. Mrs. Silver, the coach, is preparing the team to defeat the other schools.

This year. the bOYS' tennis team has become an official team and will be able to play in the city's

, high school tournaments. Mrs. Silver, who has been playing tennis for over 15 years and has coached for 4, has some inspiring goals for the team. Her first priority is to win, but she also wants the team to have fun, and to show non-tennis players "the enjoyment of the sport. .Mrs. Silver feels that this year's tennis team is exceptionally promising. Other high schools have l lth ~nd l ~th gra~ers . on their

teams who might be bigger and more intense, but according to Mrs. Silver that won't stop the Townsend Harr is tennis team from winning!

The tennis players have not been officially chosen for the team, but Mrs. Silver will meet with the team in early March and decide who will be on the team , this season. After the team members are finally chosen, the team can get on with their practic~ng and off to winning!

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the highest free-throw percentage at 46.

Yvette Wallace attended all 12 games but only played nine. Mr. Altman said, "Yvette was willing to do anything to help the team."

Yvette pulled in 15 rebounds for Harris.

Number 20, Diana Zickuhr, the highest individual scorer in a single game, accounted for 79 of the team's 343 points. Although Diana was a baseline shooter, she managed to get in the lane for 34 rebounds this year.

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