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TownsendHarris Trades Traditions
C o nsu l H o n o r ed For Efforts
School Hosts Japanese Students By Holly Hatcher To wnsend Harris High School greeted two high school students from Japan on October 9 for a two week ..isit to the United States with student rep resentative s Kevin Kim and Julie Trom berg . Kim was paired with T o rn o hi ro Someyan, 16, and Tromberg hosted Mimi Tsuboi, 17, both visitor s from Tokyo. The representatives were chosen based on acade mic a nd interview performances . P ri ncipal Malcolm Largmann opened the prese ntation with a quote for' Aeschylus, "What is pleasanter than the tie of host and gues?" Pauline DeMairo , PTA president, compared hosting to " embarking into adventure into the world of Japan." School President Michael McDermott expressed his feelings about the youth exchange and praised the two junior c1assme n. Someyan attends Toyko Gakngel University High School and Tsuboi attends an all girls ' Catholic high school, St. Dominic . They described how the Japanese educational system is different from New York 's. "In Japan, you sit and keep silent .. . can't ask questions dur, ing class, " expressed Tomoshiro ,
Someya . "The teacher doesn't look at you . .. back is to you .. while she writes on the board," explained Mimi Tsuboi. In Japan, there is less individual attention given to students than at Townsend Harris. The classes often exceed fifty students. Both visitors agree that the classrooms in Townsend Harris are more relaxed and that the American customs are different. The guest students , with their hosts, toured New York City, visited Washington, D.C. , the Queens College campus, and an Amish village during their two week stay. Tomohiro stated that he was .•impressed by the big building" otherwise known as the World Trade Center. Mimi Tsboi has a love for dance and especially enjoyed Broadway's " Sweet Charity ." Harr is participants hoped to gain an inne r kno-wle dge a nd better understanding to prepare themselves for their visit to Japan in the spring . The first year Japanese class con- c1uded the presentation singing a Japanese song, "Shojoji, " which mentions the significance of foreign exchange. The visitors' grins widened and their eyes sparkled as they listened to the familiar sounds of home .
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Garcia Frees Feathered Friend By Heather Nash Mr. Ed Schweber 's D-band class anxiously awaited help before Mrs . Odile Garc ia walked in with net-inhand to save the day, and the warbler. The bird, which flew into the Em th Science class on October 10, was retrieved by Mrs. Garcia after it flew thro ughout the room and hid behind a group of boxes. Although bird catching might not be a common event at THHS, Mrs . Garcia has had a similar exper ience in the past. . 'I found him falling from a nest," she told of a bird she found near her home . " We had him for a month, but he had suicidal tendencies. He kept falling from 'high
places, and one day I actually had to revive him through mouth to mouth resusitation . But, he died a week , later. I guess I was trying to save something that wasn't meant to be saved ." After Mrs. Garcia retrieved the stunned warbler from the earth science room , she fed it water through a dropper, and brought it to a retired doctor who takes care of wild animals. The bird remained there for two days before it was released. " I could have taken care of him, but I didn't want him to die. I : couldn't stand that. It ju st hurts too much when that happens ."
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Dolls Exchanged 'At Japan Society By Heather Nash Townsend Harris High School received a ceramic doll from 73 Japanese children on August 7, in a ceremony at the Japan Society commemor ating the 60th anniversary of a similar doll exchange. ' The doll, a gift from the Young Ambassadors , was one of twenty given to various schools, libraries and museums . Organized by the Japan Society and the new York Sister City Program, the gift exchange ceremony was created to renew friendship between the children of both count ries. The tradition began in 1927 when 12,329 American dolls were sent to Japan by schoolchildren in an act of friendship. In return, 60 hand-made Japanese dolls were sent back as gifts. Although two of these dolls are in the
Newark Museum, the fate of the remaining 58 remains unknown . In addition to receiving the dolls, the American students also gave the Young Ambassadors gifts. Townsend Harris presented the Japanese children with sculpture created by the students. President of the Japan Society, David MacEachron, Ambassador Tushikayo Maeda , Consul-General, Hidetoshi Urawa and curator -of oriental art at the Newark Museum Val ra e Rey no lds attended the ceremony. "We hope that we may help promote ever lasting friendship between the children of both nations, " commented Ambassador MaIda on the exchange . A mime performance by Yass Hakoshima followed the doll presentation and refresh ments.
The first WesternConsul General to Japan, Townsend Harris, was honored on July 24 at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, for his efforts to unite the East and West. Harr is was not only praised for his political accomplishments but for-his achievement in the academic field, for his part in the establishment of City College . The people of Japan presented special gifts to the American public as a symbol of peace and friendship. Dr. Bernard Harleston, President of City ..Coliege, defined the present relationship ' between the United States and Japan -as a " firm friendship and mutual respect that exists today between our two peoples." City College hosted the ceremonies which celebrated the refurbishment and the rededication of Townsend Harris' gravesite. The gifts for the gravesite included commerative stones, a stone lantern, a cherry tree and a dogwood saplirig, which was donated by Townsend Harris High SchooL Among the distinguished guests were Reverend Yodo Murakami, Resident Priest of Gvoksani, Temple in Shimoda , Japan, who initiated in Shimoda the first U.S. Consul ate, which is-now a historical monument. Dr. Richard Rush, Harris' graandnephew was present. Representatives from the Mayor 's office of New Yor k City and Shimada, Japan, the Japan Society. the Townsend Harris High School Alumn i Association and the Townsend Harris High School faculty part ici pated in memorializing the achievements of Tow nsend Harris .
Founders' Day Renews Spirit By Karen Greenberger & Heather Nash The third annual Townsend Harris Founders' Day took place at the Queens College T hea ter on November 7. The ceremony , which was open to all freshmen and new sophomores began at 9 a.m . in the Little Theater. Led by alumnus Gerald Halpern, the ceremony included speakers Queens High School Superintendent Samuel Kostman , Queens College Dean of Education Susa nna W. Pflaum, Henry Shereff, the Presiden t of the Townsend Harris Alumni Association, and City Councilmember Julia Harrison. Remarks were also made by Principal Malcolm G. Largmann , and Student Organization Pres ident
Michael McDermott. "Our School provide s us with an excellent learning environment and growing experience , " said McDerrmotto "In return we should be proud to fulfill our promise to our school and city with an equally worthy gift." Sophomore and freshman Student Organ ization President Alec Pollack admi nistered the Ephebic Oath, of which Dr. Largrnann said, " The oath does not speak of academic record ; instead it speaks of sacred principles . .. the Ephebic Oath challenges us to be loyal." In he r speech , C ity Councilme mber Julia Har rison urged the new students not to be selfish and to help those in need. "What I am asking you for is that you consider the
other person. Try to dedicate yourself to someone who is no t fortunate as yourse lf. " The Townsend Harris band, conducted by music. teacher Walter Davis, performed the National Anthem and " Flashdance .. . What a Feeling . " "Mo ntagues and Capulets" from Romeo and Juliet was played by solo pianist Yana Stotland , and the chorus , under the direction of Mrs . Joyce Provenzale, sang the Alma Mater written by Ervin Drake. Special volleyball and Academic Olympic enrich ment programs were created for the sophomores and junio rs who remained in the school durin g the ceremon y.
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Ruling Ruins The Quality
Can a single decision destroy the uniqueness of our school? A Board of Education ruling , which will alter the entrance requirement s to more .than one hundred specialized programs , will prevent Townsend Harris High School .from including an essay and an interview as part of the criteria fOfsllidentsel&tiori :::rHE CLASSIC is disappointed with this believes that die unique quality of'ou r school will su ffe r decision .. . . as a restilt.~ i . This forces T ownsend Harris to select its students solely on their academic records . Some might say that since we will still be able to choose the stude nts with superior records, the academic quality of ou r school will not suffer. However, we might still lose uniq ue students, who might have enriched our school, because of sm all di fferences among their averages . An interview or essay can uncover special musical or act ing talents and other unique traits tha t are not evident on a student record. T he New York Times reports that the Board of Education views screening by interview or written instruments as unfair. However , it is also unfair to judge a student solely by his academic records. The interview and essay give a prospective student a chance to discuss his talents and unique qualities. This ruling will affect both our school and future candidates fo r admission. Townsend Harris has always been a special school ; by eliminating an interv iew and essay as part of the selection process ou r uniqueness may be diminished.
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Chastity J . has two beautiful sons. Eric is three and Jonah is two. -C hastity is expecting her third ch ild on Christmas day. Chastity J. ;~ill be sixteen years old the day after Christmas. , C;hast~~ is ju,stone of the more than 13,000 girls.who become preg·~?f¥~',Y~i1·:M~st~:;if l!!p.~liiP' j?f th~s~.pre~ancies could have been aV9J<lmI ,ha~~q~ri~r:~~P~~~e.,~lfx;ep'-~ use<!'''r llf Chastity bad been using cont~ac¢{lt~v!r.s:di~tri~~tep. bYJ1~r school., {;h~pce,s are that there would . Secondc and third pregnancies can't ochave been no.first pregnimcy r. " cu r ~}~M.~t a.);1rst: {( ".'~'" , .< New York schools have a chance to cut down on the number of pregnancies that occur in this city , state and country each year . By distributing contraceptives in school, students no longer have to take dangerous risks. Contraceptives would be available to those who do not have the means and/or knowledge to obtain them otherwise. Along To the Edi tor : with the dis tribution of thecontraceptives, instructions and counselI'd like to write the students a letc ing on their use should be provided by the school. The contraceptives cannot be effective if they are not used properly. ter about something that is upsetting me. As you all probably know by Contraceptives will not be forced on anyone whose religious and now, my family is moving out to moral beliefs prevent their acceptance. The ava ilability of contracep·Long Island and therefore I will be tives need not promote sexual intercourse to those who have no serious thoughts about sexual inte rcourse to begin with. The basic idea of . leaving this school the second week in November. this program is to provide protection for those sexually active students , At this time I want you to know with parental help. By working together , the school and parents can how you've all been a great part of better aid the teenager in developing rea listic moral and ethical values · my life. Not only have I learned many appropriate for today' s society. things academicaIly, but I' ve also Teaching a teenage girl how to prevent pregnancy does not work. grown socially and politically. Contraceptives distributed by the school can and will. Regrets and Those of us who came to Town" what ifs " won't send that tiny baby girl back where she came from . send Harris in September of 1984 •
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didn't reaIly know many people. I didn't know one person. But in two very short years, look at what we've done. We all became the biggest and the best family since the Waltons. Everybody became friends and . we were off on an adventure filled with great experiences. I'd also like to say that all the good times weren't withjust students.This also goes for the staff as well. · I reaIly learned a lot being President and working with Dr. Largmann andMr . Moskowitz; At first I was a little unsure of the job, but as time
went on, it became more fun and very challenging. I'd love to go on with all the stories of the good times we've had , especially the dances, talent shows and of course the sings; but if I did, . it wouldtake up the entire newspaper. . I again say thank you to each and every one of my friends and teachers for giving me the best two years of life. You have been a gift from God. 1 hate to say Goodbye; instead I say "So long for now." . With All My Love Always, Thomas Postilio
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class of Townsend Harris,' many To the Editor: After reading the elective sheet for events have taken place that have the second semester of this school prevented them from sharing in all the resources the school offers ; one year, I have noticed that certain elecEditor-in-Chief: Heather Nash To the Ed itor: example was having a wo rd tives are only open to eleventh Today, with the third class of . MANAGING EDITOR: . . . .. .... . .....••' Renat a Kobetts graders . I am pleased to see this happrocessing class without computers. Townsend Harris filling our halls, NEWS EDITORS: Karen Greenberger, HoIly Hatcher pen. I do not wish to deprive the This schoolhas a lot to offer each stualong with ' the juniors and FEATURE EDITORS: Brad Mayer, Cheryl Schustack sophomores of their electives, but dent, but I do feel that the eleventh sophomores, I find the cafeto rium SPORTS EDITORS: ...•.... . .. . .. .• . Bernie Hyman, Scott Siegel next year, the juniors will be leaving graders should ha ve first choice at becoming more and more crowded. EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR: Michelle Gnyp certain things. I would like to comto become seniors at Queens College. The lines are tremendous arid'a stu-' PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: RusseIl De Castro mend the administration and tell them The tenth graders will then have their dent can spend half the period trying LAY-OUT EDITOR: Dawn Cabage, Gia Maika turn attop priority where school electhat.I agree with their decision. BUSINESS EDITORS: •.. .. ..• .... Sharon Bomzer, Nanette Kung . to get a school lunch or snack. A Sincerely; tives are concerned. ·possible solution may be letting COPY EDITOR: .. ... .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. • . Doris Sachs Jenine Kosak Since the juniors have been the first stuents go out fo r lunch. There are EXCHANGE EDITOR: ............ .. .. •.. Martha Dou vogiannis a large number of places to .dine in ARTIST: ....•.•• •.. .•. •• • •..... .. •.. .. •.... •. Matt Dominiani the area, so finding places to eat FACU LTY ADViSER: •.•..•.....•..... •••... Mrs. Sheryl Rubin To the Editor: .. the stairway. and back. This task is should be no problem. PRINCIPAL: ~ . •• .•• . . . . . Dr. Malcolm Largmann seems that the Townsend very tedious and time consuming . . Today it . Letting students go out during the STAFF: Corey Ackerman; Tammy 'Benjamin, Dawn Cabage, Ji Yeon Harris H.S. students don't know Instead of asking students to go up day may also aIleviate some of the Choi , Lisa DeMairo, Linda Facinelli, David Fischer, Camille Gear; whether they are coming or going. or down one specificstairway, itmay pressure the students experience durEileen Gunn, David Herszenhorn, Christine Holowinsky, Lena Jones , This is due to our designated "up" be possible to have students just stay . ing theday .. 1 feel that Townsend Stephanie Joseph, Ruth Lerman, Daniel Lew, MicheIle Lin, ' and ' "down" stairways. In our to their right. It is this kind oflogic studentsshould be given the Harris Suzanne Maline, Esther Soffer, Dorene Soo-Hoo. school, where so much emphasis is that keeps our streets moving in New chance to show their ability to be The Classic is the student newspaper at Townsend Harris Higl. · responsible and mature and be letout placed upon schoolwork, you Can im- . York, so possibly Townsend Harris SchOQI. We are located at7s-40Parsons Blvd., Flushing, N.Y. for lunch. ' " . . .. .. agine the feelingofknowirig you have could adopt this idea. ' 11366-1038. Our telephone num~ is (718) 969-1433, . ' " . Si~rely, . . totakea .test out then realizing thllt Sincerely, ~ Tn-niooi • 1742 FluIluIIo An• • (71I\2fI-7400 .Llsa Feintilck ." ... . M~lissa Ht.ffmli~ YO\ftTi~,~!~.~~:~o~~ the hallway, up
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by Cheryl Schustack " . ..got along well with my coworkers; and I still have the job!" " .. .they treated me as an adult and . expected the same high quality ofmy work. " "The day went so fast that l found myselfputting in extra time. " Many who part icipated in the intern ship program this past summe r sing its praises-. The program, which was initiated two years ago, offers Harris students the opportunity to work in a career field of their choice duri ng the summer. This year, positions in diverse fie lds suc h as -law, dentistry, medicine, real estate , and education were available, with about fifty students participating .
Experience For The Future Many found that their work helped . them to pinpoint a possible future career. Sabina Hirshfield, a junior whose job entailed various secretarial
duties at a music company, stated that her caree r interests were influenced in many ways . "I learned a lot about how a business runs and what responsibilitiesare expected of me. It helped me to realize a possible goal forthe future. " As a student who worked ias a Junior Assistant Medical Secretary, Richa rd Jones explaine d how his long-term interestin medicine was reinforced by his position with a doctor in Brooklyn. " I feel that I will go into this field," he stated positively, "because of the challenges and rewards it has to offer. " An internship at the , Museum of Na tural History gave Robyn Mendelsohn the chance to partake in the skillful art of 'people-watching.' Robyn is interested in the behavioral sciences and felt that her position helped her to relate to people better - a skill mandatory in the field of psychiatry . Martha Douvagiannis worked with
'Judge Kenneth Shorte r. Martha was entrusted with confidential trial matters and was often able to see these actual arraignments .
Research Inspires Student Working with TH alumnus Dr. Sidney Silverman, Sonia Lee became. involved in performing extensive dental research. She was asked to continue assisting the doctor with his project, for remuneration, throughout the school year. " The internship program has given me a goal to reach for and a new dimension in my outlook for the future," remarked Sonia. Guidance counselor Sheila Orner endorsed the success of the program, " Both internship sponsors and our students responded to this year's program with accolades. As our program becomes more developed and offe rs a greater variety of fields, the benefits to be accrued become greater. It has really become a successful endeavor."
Four Star Reviews Given To Summer Institute by Camille Gear T he hot summer sun beat down on the stude nts through the windows of John Bowne High School, but they would not be swayed . These students had gathered here from many different high schools , all for the same reason, to learn . The Summer Institute and the Arts Colony was established for a similar reason, to impart knowledge . The part icipants in the program formed one large family, though the program was made up of two distinct groups , the Arts Colony and the Science Institute. The Arts Colony offered dance classes, instrumental band instruction, and graphic arts classes . Townsend Harris Art Teacher Tony Morales taught one of the Art classes , and Harris studen ts Kay Ming Lau and Alec Polack were two part icipants. "It was a experience I will always remember . The Arts Colony was interesting and enjoyable as well as beneficia l," said Kay Ming . At the conclusion of the program the Arts Colony held an exhib ition display ing their students ' work in all areas of the program .
"Thanks to the Science Institute I am now ready to properly begin my experiment. '.'Michelle Lin also praised-theprogram . "'I learned how to take care of organisms and am using the research skills I was taught in all aspects of my school work . We also went on many exciting tr ips." The students involved in the program were awarded high school cred it at the ir completion of the program. All felt they were able to learn, · meet new people and gain new experiences. T he Arts Colony and the Science Inst itute will continue next summer. All interested are advised to contact Mrs. Susan Appel or Mrs . Sandra Eiseman .
The Science Institute consisted of two biological science classes, advanced and intermediate, as well as a socia) science ; classc..I he; social science class constructed questionnar ies for social surveys after researc h and investigation. The two science classes researched their projects, wrote abstracts, obtained materials, and put their experiments into action . Among the Harris participants in the Science Institute were Peter Wang , Cherry I Martin, Natalie LaDuca, Jul ie. Chan , Michelle Lin, and Camille Gear. "The Institute taught me how to manage my time efficiently. I also learned how to write an abstract," commented CherrylMartin,
Harris Haunted By Halloween Spirit , the Marquis de Lafayette. ,i, by Danielle Frons Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Sharon Bornzer remarked, "It was L ions and tigers .and bears, oh my! great to see the whole school get inDon't be afra id! Townsend Harris'volved in Spirit Day, especially the ,annual Halloween Spirit Day was an teachers!" An enthusiastoc Rodea absolutely ghostly adventure. !~e,;, ', .Ioa~n?,u cf>.m~.~*~bd ,o~\ hef'£9 st,!-Nn e ~hills an? thrills of Octo?~r ~ 1 ' w,~r'i ,L .1;.a~ ~)~t~I~.~iir!:~(~~~i,~~/;; :~w~~~~R~~ In the air as the students and ' the ·" :'g'a ve(M'e-thy·oPPO\'tU'n lty·to :Qr~ss up ' . ", .. , . :~ " 1 , : ,,,, _J, ·.c,; ',t.,.,' ',,' " ~ .. r- ·,.~ ;,",· \ , ' •.~ .- \'i jG~ ,' ~,~ teache rs dressed to kill; Students'ar> r , ' as sClmeth irrg"which''reflects fny inrived in school dressing as ev6tyiliing'W ';/l~r sdr.cR '~Ks. :.~m,~iiA~~.;~:~: ' TiL _ t·· ..,·: (~ dj' Ol!"'''N 1 from nerds , witches,' and indians to Contests for tfIe best Cclstlimes were doctors, ladies of the night, and punk held during all three lunch bands in .rockers . the school cafetor ium with prizes beThe teachers added spice to Spirit ing a delfcious box of Dunkin' Day with their outrageous get ups. Donuts Munchkins and a small stuffMrs. Sheryl Rubin came disguised as ed animal. The recipients included Steven Kim dressed as a female , Edadultress Hester Prynne from the win Bermudez and .Matt Dominianni novel The Scar let Letter. Others included Ms. Shelly Gold - who came as a pair of nerds, and farb as a very convincing American Eugene Harding who stole the show Indian and Mr. Thomas Sweeti n as ,Portraying a "private school" girl. r' .. , . ..
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by Martha Douuogiannis for nature lovers is Insects, Bugs, and Enrichment, a program that Plan ts . This en richment allows..... distinguishes Townsend Harris High students to discover when an insect School from other high schools, has is a bug and why certain species of opened its doors this semester to ininsects agglo merate more on certain clude eight new offerings . plants than others . of its smartly tailored script. Peggy's One of the new programs offered knowledge of the future is taken adthis year is Wr iting and Illustrating vantage of a number of times. Witty Books for Children, coordinated by lines such as, "I want to go to LiverMs . lisa Cowen. It encourages the pool and discove r the Beatles" keep students to ·write and illustrate the ir the audience roaring with laughter own children's books . Some students throughout the entire film . are even collaborating in small groups Although PEGGY SUE GOT to write novels. MARRIED is like BACK TO THE Part icipant Paul Hilepo comFUTURE in some ways, it is dif- . . mented, "I find it very nice to show Students at this enrichment go to fere nt in that it reveals a message. creative things to young children and Alley Pond Park on' Saturdays or When Peggy Sue goes back in time , to watch their faces light up with in- . Sundays to look for insects . If they she realizes the opportunity to avoid terest. I, along with other students, are successful in capturing them, they her unhappy futu re by trying to am hoping to write children books place them in a jar with ethyl acetate. weaken her relationship with Charlie. and to display them in an elementary Then they mount and analyze them, She isfully aware of his upcoming schoo l. " trying to distinguish what species they unfaithfulness and of their unsucThe books that are most successful- . come from . cessful marriage, yet she cannot help ly and innovatinglywritten will be Natalie LaDuca, said, "It's a lot of herself but fall for Charlie once more . shown and read to young child ren at fun. I love insects. They fascinate me Thisgives the idea that love happens Elementary School 154. because they were here beforeus and by .fate, and is unavoidable . . . When asked how she feels students they will be here after us." . PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED is write interesting books, Ms. Cowen Other new 'enrichments activities a fuitny' film with an interesting idea replied, "My major role at this moi~clude :r~lentShow , Advanced fo~everybody who wishes to escape ment isoffering individual criticism ,Computer, Management, Needlefrom .th~it thoughts fora couple of . on the developing stories." point, Crochetting and Knitting and ~~~rs.and simply,enjoy. themselves I Another program offered this year the T. H. H,S . Stage Band .
Coppola Delivers Another Winner
by Cor ey Ackerman Can a modern woman from 1985 go back in time and change her future forever? This question is answered in Franc is Coppola's new film PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED. Peggy Sue, played wonderfully by
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Queens public schools attended a meeting at Forest Hills High School, where they were instructed about crack and given lesson plans pertaining to each subject. Townsend Har ris teachers chose different aspects of crack and applied them to their subject. In Math the aim of the discussion was , " How can we determine the high cost of crack?" " The Addict," a poem by Anne Sexton , was analyzed in E nglish classes. Blcyclesl ExerclSersl Repairs I Accessories i Some teachers chose to discuss their own experiences with ex-studerits involved with drugs . • 79-30 P...... Bou,...'d F'u.h'n.. N.Y. II "" When asked if she felt the students benefitted from "Crack Day , " Off Union Turnpike' 718-591-9180 physical education teacher Wanda Ni'X replied, " I feel they overkilled the concept of crack by instructing the ~~~~~~~~, studen ts of its dangers in every EYE E XAMINATI ON S CO NT AC T LEN SE S class ." Student Regina Cavaioli agre ed with Ms . Nix . "They should have j ust taught abou t crack in gym or health. 1 felt it was a waste of a school D R . MARC 5AK DW day . " OPTOMETRIST However, sophomore Soozie Lee felt " C rack Day" benefitted the studen ts. "Most students already had 71 -049 KISSENA BOULEVARD background on the area of crack, yet ( 7 18 ) 591 ·6619 FLUSHING. N . Y . 11367 ' th is ali-day-tea ch-in reinforced the ~~~~~~~~~j ev ils of this potent drug. " With the widespread 'use of crack, the Board of Education felt it was necessary to have an ail-day-teach-in on the social, physical, and psychological effects of crack . Health and guidance representatives of
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Harris stopped its two game slide with a victory at Jackson on October 27 , with Ch ristina Woo and Hea ther W ac ht pr oviding the 9 po ints necessary for 17-15 victory in game one . In game two Esther Soffer's six point con secutive drive, followed by the nine point backup of Daw n Cabage, Carrie Weinstein and Julie Tro mberg crushed Jackson. The final scores were 17-15 and 15-1. T he girls concluded the season facing one of the toughest team s in the league on Octo ber 29 at Flushing. Har ris once aga in put up a vigorous fight but was unable to break Flushing' s super ior offense and solid defen se . Although the final game did not end in victory , they never once ga ve up playing . The final scores were 10-15, 15-10 and 5-15 . The girls ' volleyball team finished the season with a .500 record . Through the experienced gained from this season, the fine skills shown will be perfected in a champion season in the future.
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Boys' Boaters Kick Hard by Aimee Kaza n a nd Ru th Lerman The Townsend Harris soccer team took the lead against Hillcrest in the ir first victory of the season on October 17. Within the first 15 minutes of the game, Cory Gingold scored the first goa l. Oliver McI ntosh score d the second , also in the first half of the gam e . The players sprinted the field, keep ing the ball ahead of the ir opponents . In the second half, the score was tied 2-2, and although the Harris team looked phys ically exhausted from non-stop action, determination and power shone on thei r swe aty faces
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The ball passed back and forth between the teams until the Harris team maneu vered it to boot a per fect pass to Oli~er to score the third goal. T he team had experienced a poor start , sufferi ng overwhelming defeats to La ne and Fra ncis Lewis . Coach Ja mes Jordan sig hed, "The name of the game is improvement. We can't get any wo rse . " T he victory agai nst H illcrest contr ibuted to the team spirit. Joe Martinez stressed this, saying he loves "work ing as ateam" and kno wing that (his) individual manuver has contr ibuted to the team winnin g a game ."
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