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DECEMBER 1986

TeaDl Teachers Take Pride In Pilot Program By David Herszenhorn Two Quee ns College professors and two To wnse nd Harris teachers are currently participating in an interdisciplinary team-teaching program at the high school. History professor Robert Haan tea ches an English I class with Mrs . Sheryl Rubin and English profes sor Leo Walsh and Mrs. Rhoda Weinstein teach a Global History 3 class . ~

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College Office Encourages Involvement . . By Karen G reenberger Dr. Paul Vicino and Mr . Howard Wagner head the newly-created Col-' lege Office, located next to the stage in the cafetorium. Vicino and Wagner Have tried to encourage the students: to become : more involved with the college office . by speaking to junior English classes concerning college choices and decisions. Wagner distribut~s a newsletter entitled " Dates " while Vicino writes "Heading for College." A bulletin board on the; stage serves asan information center' about financial aid and certain propaganda on schools. Notices and xposters are posted around the school along with ' cards asking for additional information about the college. . , During enrichment bands students arc able to work with Wagner and Metroguide "School Sort," a computer which offers college suggestions to the student based upon his selection of a major. In addition, at least twice a month representatives from various colleges. visit and :

These two team-taught classes ar e ~ pilots for a ' program which was designed for the twelfth grade cur - !!l riculum before Townsend Harris cr Dr. Haan and Mrs. Rubin discuss teaching techniques. reopened in 1984. The program insidered . A student is called upon and He also said that the ninth graders are volves seven electives that will be that student calls upon the next one; much more spontaneous. team-taught and run like seminars. the students listen to each other. Edward Ocampo described his This program is based on the Honors English I experience: "It's better The teachers use a method of Programs at Queens College . teaching similar to the one of the anthan other classes because you get to When the two teams of teachers cient Greek philosopher Socrates; say what you want and hear other prepared over the summer, Mrs. they guide the students to reach their kids' opinions ." Rubin was concerned about departing own conclusions. They discuss what Ninth grader Jane Gorayeb also from traditional methods of teaching, conclusions they want the students to likes the class and said, "I look forbut "looked forward to experimenreach before class . Discussions in ihe ward to it. It's not like any other class ting with discussion techniques in a classes become very involved . because we discove r the facts; ' the h inth grade class. " Mrs. Weinstein All teachers feel that the students teachers don't give them to us ." said, ," I thought it would be wonderparticipate with great enthusiasm. None of the teachers see any proful; the more insights the better. " "The arrangement of seats in a close' blems with the pilot program. Mrs. circle makes the students feel like a Rubin said, "I love teaching with Dr . Dr . Hahn was also confident since group of colleagues, " explained Mrs . Haan . We work well together, have he had been involved with sixteen the same goals and give each other Weinstein . "TJ:1e teachers don't judge other team-taught courses before this fresh insights ." Mrs. Weinstein also what they say, so the feeling of one . He said that he is very much in wrongness isn't there ." said that she adores working with Dr. favor of team-taught classes and enMrs . Rubin said. " More people Walsh. joys participating in them. Both high school teachers said that participate and the discussions are These classes are run much difthey would recommend that all much more comprehensive." ferently from traditionally taught Many people appear pleased with humanities classes be taught in 'this classes . Everything is centered on the the program . Mrs . Rubin said that she manner. Dr. Haan said that he would discussion of whatever material is beloves the class and thinks it is an recommend it for all courses that had ing covered. The desks are arranged enriching experience. a work of a literature to center around in a single circle around the room Dr. Haan expressed similar feeland keep looking back to, but that with each teacher sitting on one side . ings and revealed that teaching a high team-teaching is very expensive and The discussion begins with a quesschool class is different, and in some for this reason it cannot . be very tion that one of the students may have ways 'more fun than a college class. widespread . ' or one that the teachers want con-

discuss their school. , Metal bookcases support the wide variety of college catalogues and SAT Preparation books. "Prep courses are very important '" students should think in terms of the future," said Vicino . These courses are offered in all five boroughs and are free . , \

-Barron's Achievement and SAT books are recomm endedby Vicino for preparing for the exams , Most students take the SAT twice - in May of the junior year, and in November of their sen ior year, with a . chance of winning a Regents scholarship . The Achievements should be taken after a course is completed so the material is still fresh, according to Vicino. This month students will be receiving their PSAT scores . Both Vicino and Wagner are eager to 'meet with students to discuss the results and in- . terpretation of the test. .T he advisors are preparing for college representatives and possible trips tothe colleges.

FIRST AM<?NG EQUALS:

ALUMNUS SALUTES ALMA MATER Stand forever, resolutely, Inter pares prima, still.

By Renata Kobells Alma Mater Rediviva Phoenix, ji"0I1I the fiery tomb, Plumes new-furbished, i/Owarise- . Sentenced to thy final doom, Yet today thy city's pri ze. Townsend Harris, loving father, Who/ll honor, I/ml' as then; Glad]» greeting 0111' another, All thy lads refilmed as men .

Bol'II aI/eli' across the waters, Thou art doubly justified: Fostering both SOilS and daughters Who shall be the city 's pride . Alma mater we salute thee, Moved by a familiar thrill;

Three years ago when Townsend Harris High School was resurrected, like the Phoenix, Arthur 1. Morgan wrote this poem commemorating his Alma Mater. Morgan. who graduated from Townsend Harris Hall in January, 1927, "had always been disappointed with Mayor LaGuard ia" for closing the school. "I was very pleased that a group · was able to br ing Townsend Harris back . " says Morgan. " I felt that the people who had a hand in closing it had not understood its role in the ci- ' ty and even the country as a supporter . of excellence and tradition."

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The poem was inspired by "Urbs Coronata" .("The City Crowned"), the anthem of City College, of which Morgan is also an alumnus . After attaining a law degree from Columbia University and passing the B'ar Exam, he was admitted, and ,worked with Thomas E. Dewey. He then went into private practice, married, and joined the army in 1943. A close friend by the name of Erdos got him involved in marketing research, from which he is now retired .

A Lingual Mr. Morgan Morgan also speaks German, French, Italian, Spanish and Portugese. He loved Latin in Townsend Har ris, and continued to study it in City College . He reads and translates

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Morgan. The teacher , who he parwritings from these languages. One ticularly admired and feels consuch achievement is the translation of tributed to his education the.most was A Manual of Reflexive Therapy of an English teacher, Dr. David Klein . the Connective Tissue from German "I felt and still feel that he is on my to English, a book which is now ushead if I'm going to make a mistake, ed for courses in the United States and correct it. " " and Canada. He has wr itten many Morgan's wife also wrote a song things including a book with his partfor her high school, Dalton , and his ner dealing with market researc h enson wrote the anthem for the Univertitled Professional Mail Surv eys. Mr. Morgan entered Townsend . •sity of Alaska , which he currently at.tends. His 'daughter is Assistant Harris at the age of twelve , and Editor of Ne\v York magazine. Mr. graduated before he was fifteen. "I'm Morgan is now a volunteer at the sorry to say and ashamed to admit: Memorial Sloan Cancer Center, and we always felt a little superior to any "poet marque." Indeed, Mr. a other high schools." Morgan is an alumnus who helped " I think that it (Townsend Harris) and still helps to encourage Town concuted in me a feeling that intellecsend Harris High School to be First tual activity was not sissy, that it was Among E quals . something worth cultivating," says

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To The Editor: junior high school. There, the older To the Editor: followeg by a people continuously from generation to generation; a I would like to commend the scho As an incoming Freshman of " pupils lookeddown upon you without custom of usage." Since Founders' Day is celebrated-every year.and ~~~: Townsend Harris, I would like to giving it any thought. Here , the on the classes that are team-taughtl , denotes importance, the significance of the day must be stressed. If ' makea statement concerning the at- ' students give you a chance. In fact, Townsend Harris teachers and pr IJ ' fessors from Queens College. I a we want people to realize how meaningful the day is, then the entire ," titude of the student body here. I feel • ..-many of whom I would consider to that the students that had already be my close friends are Townsend a student in the English I class th student body and faculty must take part in its ceremony. ' 1'1 . " ';S tudents'o f each grade; as well as teachers; must partieipate in the ,,;; established' themselves, ' namely the . Harris,sophomores and,' even a few " / ;is' taught, by 'Mrs ..,Rubin .and .',0 ,',;, sophomores and thejuniors, made a . juniors. Haan. It is one of my most enjoyab ritual. In order to make everyone feel special, all students, teachers , great effort to be helpful and friendI think this positive attitude creates classes . Through our discussions , and parents should be invited. As the years go by, the importance ly toward the new members of the a very healthy atmosphere. The stuget a much deeper understanding " of the day might seem to fade. To stop this from happening, we believe , , ""'" 'school. dent body should be congratulated on what we read. The class is excitit the message of Founders ' Day must be made clear to the entire fami This was a very pleasant surprise achieving such success at making and we learn something new eve: ly of Townsend Harris. The only way to emphasize its importance time . Our discussions are lively at for me, because of the contrast bet-school a pleasant place to be. is to include all. Secondly, Townsend Harris should set aside a day ween this experience and the exSincerely yours, everybody .gets a chance to expre to teach the significance of the tradition and what it means. themselves . Because of my e perience I had upon entering my local Krissy Ionta Opponents may argue that there is not enough space at Queens Colperiences , I can say these classes a lege on that day to accomodate everybody . However, if all students working out very successful1y. 109 Sincerely your , are inv ited , then we will not be overcrowded. The parents of the .To The Editor: , Maureen McGetric students in the other grades have already seen the ceremony and so I' to women, or state that nuclear power Students at Townsend Harris High they would not need to be invited. If all our students are included, plants are "bad". and incorporate Collaterals , School are subjected to political the the day's significance will shine. this on a test. This sort of behavior Constrict brainwashing. It is extremely sad that The involvement of everybody is the only way to make people feel . is intolerable for people that are sup. some teachers must incorporate their posed to be unbaised . Creativity wanted and to establish the day's importance. The tradition that own political views into subjects that I am not saying that the whole Founders; Day symbolizes will inevitably be expressed if everyone To the Editor: , do not require opinions. It is needless r,'; teaching profession is involved, but is made to feel special. I feel that collaterals have taken t ,to say that most of these views are certainly a large proportion does par,place of encouraging genuine outsi .slightly, or very left-wing. ; l!:t ticipate.1f this kind of teaching is reading in a subject area : The amou bur "leaders" · won;t bring this indicative of schools around the of interest in external research thai .problem into the open, and meanbas.; country out nation is in a sorry state. col1ateral generates is nowhere ne while some pupils . are still being un- ": Sincerely yours, the amount that is developed when taught one-sidedly. For example. a 't 'u; Editor-In-Chief: Heather Nash J.J. Newman student independently pursues a su . teacher mightjudge a society as cruel !'1' '': .• ANAGINGEDITOR: " , Renata Kobetts ject or line of thought first discovert .., ro. ..", NEWS EDITORS: , , Holly Hatcher, Karen Greenberger in class . I suggest that instead I ATURE EDITORS: Brad Mayer, Cheryl Schustack 'Jibt : assigning the same col1ateral to tl PORTS EDI1URS: ' Bernie Hyman, ScottSiegel h (J ~j entire class, each student should 1 DITORIALPAGE EDITOR: ,..,..,., Michelle Gnyp ,,-'j jj i( required to turn in -an extra assigi PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR: . Russell De Castro [) (i l' , LAY-OUT EDITOR: , Dawn Cabage, Gia MallGi ' ment on a topic that interests him ar BUSINESS EDITORS: ,'.. , , , Sharon Bomzer, Nanette Kung is pertinent to the coursework , ,; To the Editor: along with Halloween that the EXCHANGE EDITOR: : '. , .. " ,' . . . . ,'" Martha Douvogiannis well. , students had so much fun. I didn't AlITisT: ; , : . \ ~ . : ./ . . . . Matt Dominiani . I am taking this opportunity to All ideas would be submitted to tl realize that Townsend Harris was FACULTY ADVISOR: '. , .,.- ., .' : . . Mrs..Sheryl Rubin commend Townsend Harris High teacher for .approval. If the activit such a joyous school . IPRINCIPAL: ' , Dr. Malcolm Largmann School for its unique, and fun-fil1ed were approved by the teacher, t~ I have learned that the idea of Spirit STAFF: Corey Ackerman, Tammy Benjamin, Ji Yeo~Choi, Lisa DeMairo, Idea of Spirit Day. I personallydidn't .student would have to hand it in a ce Day was introduced in the first year Linda Facinelli, Randi Feinberg, David Fischer, Danielle Frons, Camille join the festivities by changing myself tain amount of time, just like our co of the new school's existence . I am Gear, Eileen Gunn, David Herszenhorn, Christine Holowinsky, Lena Jones, into a goblin, ghoul, or ghost, but laterals. I feel this idea would give tl: sure that each and every year the fun Stephanie Joseph, Ruth Lerman, Daniel Lew, Michelle Lin, Suzanne many of my classmates did. student more creative freedom tha wil1 grow and the costumes will get Maline, Esther Soffer, DoreneSoo-Hoo. As I strol1ed down the Townsend the current system and as a resu better. Whoever thought of the idea , The Classic is the student newspaper at Townsend Harris Higl. Harris halls.T noticed witches, movie would be more 'beneficial to the leal of SpiritDay has brought a day of fun School. We are located at 75-40 Parsons Blvd., Flush ing, N.Y. heroes, cowboys, and other exciting ning process. and rejoicing for years to come. 11366-1038. Our telephone num~e,r is (718) 969-1433. , characters: It was very hard to believe , "MSincerely your! . ' Sincer ely· yours, . • ~.'l;> ' , WElts Cupkics • PRiNTiN,," T,p<HTTiN... 1742 FlA.....k /\wE•• (718) 2~8'7400 that with all the casualties that go Jeffrey Cohe Jonathan Isler .,:s-~~ ';

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A long line winds slowly toward the lunch counter. Students sit shoulder to shoulder at the tables. Those on line shift from foot to foot uneasily, wondering if they will have time to eat once they get their lunch. This is the Townsend Harris cafetorium. Across the street a pizzeria's inviting doors are open for business, and down Parson's Boulevard are the welcoming golden arches of MacDonald's and the colorful awnings of Wendy's. Townsend Harris students could be there for lunch. Enjoying a mid-day break from ' school , they would also ,reduce crowding in the cafetorium. Both students who would leave for lunch and those who would stay would reap the bepefit$' of this arrangement. ' But the admih~stration feels that "the neighborhood" is not safe , for studentS:: Th~y seem to be dubious of the tailored front lawns of middle-class homes . Therefore, the, students' dreams of pleasant, relaxed .lunches have been shattered. Students could sign out before leaving for lunch, and sign in when they return. They are responsible enough to handle this. By allowing students to leave for lunch, the administration would make the cafetorium a more enjoyable' place for those students who remain in school. Lastly, students would have an option besides "brown bagging it" or standing on a never-ending line for food some don't really care for. Our school's most severe problem is overcrowding . This is a solution to overcrowding for at least part of the school day. The administration was concerned enough about overcrowding to designate staircase directions; why can't it allow students to leave for lunch? Moreover'; the students eat in the cafetorium; the administration does not. And 'the administration has the option of leaving the school for

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Germ'an Getaway Gives Jeanne World Class By Suzanne Maline . This summer while most Harrisites were working, at camp or tanning at the beach ..Jeanne Salchli was off in Germany living the life of a German teenager. Sponsored ' by AFS, the American Field Service, Jeanne flew to Germany with an English speak· ing host family awaiting her. Jeanne Champion Chess player Joel Karlin. ' " ...,\vas to stay two months in northern w · Germany, where she would learn and adjust to an unfamiliar culture and ~ language. ' . z~ Jeanne's first host family did not ~ By Ji Yeon Choi Joel's parents are very supportive have any children. They lived on a 5l Chess is anintricate game which of their son, and do not discourage Jeanne Salehi, "German teenager." farm where Jeanne not only learned requires an abundance of patience, him from playing chess; they feel it share of the housework, too. Jeanne thought that German life ' a new way of life in this foreign counperseverance, concentration, and is up to him to make his own deciHer new host family took Jeanne was not much different from our try, but acclimated herself to rural life pure skill. A person playing this game sions. "Some parents push their to see many of the sights of Germany. lives, except that they are not as busy as well. Each morning she fed the , must engage in a thorough mental children and deprive them of the right She visited the famous castle of as we are, . She said, "Germans are chickens, milked the cows and pertraining exercise. A champion of the to do things they enjoy. I'm totally Ahrensburg and the highest academy nicer than Americans and the young formed other chores on the farm. chess-playing society is highly against it," Joel remarked. are respected more in Germany than in Germany. Jeanne ~isited many Jeanne also took advantage of the opregarded and acquires a great deal of Chess plays a major role in Joel's museums .and also went to Holland they are here." In meeting her host '. portunity to explore the beautiful prestige. One such champion is life, as he dedicates much of his free sisterat school one day, Jeanne had ' for a few days. countryside of Germany. l5-year-old sophomore, Joel Karlin. time to it. His goal right now is to be Jeanne also got a taste of a German to travel on the subway by herself. ' . After living with this host family . Joel Karlin is presently nationally Grand Master, which is a respected . high school. For three weeks, her She did not kflow how to get there . for one month, Jeanne was switched ranked number six in his age group. title given to a very strong chess host sister brought her to classes at and was very.surprised that strangers ' to another host family living in a ciSince he began playing chess complayer. Joel wants to be good enough came up to her and offered help. her high school, called the Gymty called Ahrensburg. This gave her petitively he has won first place prizes to compete in the World ChampionThe food in.~Germany is similar to nasium. Many of the 'students were a chance to experience the urban in the Junior High School Championships. However, he does not want to able to speak some English,and theU .S. but they eat a lot more than lifestyle in Germany. ships and the Uf.S. Championships hold the title of World Champion. . .we do: Soine of the food was a little . welcomed an American girl into their Jeanne lived with a host sister who in his level held in Philadelphia. Joel realizes that to acquirethis fame, . different though. "I couldn't believe school. She primarily Wentto English was seventeen, a host brother who .These contests awarded Joel cash one's entire life must revolve around classes, but also . to some German they put a chocolate spread ()n their was sixteen and . her host parents, prizes amounting to $700. Over this Both Jeanne's host sister and father . classes' where she was able to learn ' toast for breakfast," said Jeanne. . past summer, the young chess expert a little.German. . Jeanne learned a lot about anew -: spoketluent .English, but her host won $200 more by playing regularly , .German students go to school six culture and the German way of life; brother and mother 0l,11y spoke alitin tournaments. She feels that going to Gerinany over days a week from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. tle English. Jeanne's new housewas the game. This is a commitment that Joel started playing chess solely to the summer was a great experience. · very large, with a pool in the back and have a shorter summer vacation Joel feels he ' is n~t sure he is ready . satisfy his own desire to compete. "It was the best summer I ever had. thatn Americans, ending the school and lots of land. She was given her . When his friend challenged him to a to make. , ()wl,1.{~Ji) al,1d : ';Vas· tx:l:ated ll,~ pn~.or yeari,~ earlyJuly and stal1,ing aga~r ,; rcap't .wait togo 1J~<:k!.'\lea~l1e ; "; , :~ gaine at his-junior-high school chess In order-toplay 'chess'~ell ;" Joel > in the middle of August. . .concluded. . the family. This included doing her claims, one needs a great amount of club, he was beaten badly. However, concentration and intellect. He has his loss encouraged him to persevere . found that the game helps his perforuntil he defeated his opponent. At this mance in school because it helps his point, Joel realized that he had the memorization and reasoning abilities. talent and desire to be successful at Joel says chess is "challenging and the game. exciting... it requires more knowledge With the support of Harold Kellerty and a curriculum which can expand By Russell DeCastro and creativity than experience." He man, the head of his junior high vironment, and the majority feel that their already high capabilities and school chess club, Joel started to feels that luck is not a factor in the This year an additional two hunit is much different from their junior expectations. compete. Kellerman was like a game - it is determined by the comdred students joined the Townsend .high school. "Not only are the classes The educational environment at .• ... father figure as well as a petitor, not by chance. Harris High School family. The maharder and more extensive here, but Townsend Harris is said to be more dedicated coach ... " to him, and gave Although Joel does not know what .,. jority of the new freshmen feel that the teachers demand more than what challenging then most other city the future holds in store for him in '. they have not just been accepted into the young competitor the encourageI had expected, ~' explains Terry. schools, but Terri Cohen explains that the chess-playing world, he feels that a regular high school, but into a famiAt Townsend Harris though, the ment he needed to whet his desire to it is good because "You are with he can eventually be ranked nationly; an institution where the educafreshman say there are many advan-win. The more Joel practiced, the students who are on the same level wide . Only then will Joel have reachtional environment around them contages. Eddie thinks that the enrich. more his gaine improved. He now and the teachers treat you as an adult ed his ultimate goal - the thrill of sists of a dedicated faculty, other ment program helps him improve his participates in tournaments almost by taking the time to criticize your competing against the best in the students with the same level of abiliknowledge of computers since he is .every weekend, with a high rate of .work and .help you," free to do what he wants while under world. success. When asked,' about the advantages ' the supervision of a teacher. .Beam Me Up Scotty: of going to a school with a highly One positive aspect that Terri and regarded reputation like Townsend .Eddie expressed was that the focus on Harris, Eddie Ching, also a student · humanities in Townsend Harris will of the class of 1990, replied that it help them reach further goals. Terri "prepares you for college by plans on becoming a humanitarian, challenging the student to think inlike to Bob , Geldorf, while Eddie By Corey Ackerman the giantprobe will be answered and best for this one, making more than dependently .. : and through our exhopes to become an ..e ngineer. Both Trekkies get ready! The familiar will go on its way. a few wisecracks throughout the film .: perience, we can learn what is right feel that the courses, with humanities crew of the USS Enterprise is back Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home . Star Trek IV is also an excellent and what is wrong." themes presented in the English and once more, for a fourth feature film, is unlike the three films which example of good science fiction . The It has only been a few months that history classes taught at Townsend Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, preceeded it. This one, being the best special effects created are thoroughly the freshmen have · familiarized Harris, will help them achieve these In the opening scene, we find the so far, has that unique quality believable. They greatly add to the themselves with a high school engoals. crew aboard a stolen Klingon vessel humor. film's suspense and memorability. in 'the 23rd century. About to begin gripping time-travel sequence Characters at their wittiest. The -their voyage home; the crew is inhas the audience on board with the formed that a giant space probe is In and around modern day San . crew. causing great damage to the earth in Francisco, the crew gets into more Sequel A Success! . an attempt to communicate with than its share of mischief. Admiral humpback whales. Man's excessive It is unusual for a movie sequel to James T. Kirk (William Shatner) hunting of this species, had caused its be as good as Star Trek IV: The takes time out to tell off an obnoxextinction in the 21st century. In Voyage Home, but this is one is a ~ ious cab driver and Mr. Spock order to save their planet from cerwinner. One last suggestion - be sure I ~ (Leonard Nimoy-who also directed tain destruction, the star trek crew to see it in 70mm with Dolby stereo ; ~ the film) goes for a swim in a huge travels back through time to the year for a full appreciation of the .film ' s ' j aquarium tank with George and '1986; Their plan is to bring back with awesome effects, and the beautiful ~ Gracie the whales. Dr. McCoy them two humpback whales, so that song of the whales. iE (DeForest Kelley) is at his comical Freshman Eddie Ching faces the challenges of computers.

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an« Bowling Pins Second Place By. .Lena Jones The Girl s' Bowling Team placed second in their division . finishing the ' season with a record of six wins and three losses. Coach Ellen Schwartz. says she is " very pleased with this year's team, considering the team has only been in existence for two years and many girls have little or no prior experience ." The unforgettable season opener was highlighted by the neck-to-neck battle between Harris' and Edison's A-Teams. The tension finally snapped when Townsend's A-Team broke away to a sizable lead in frame nine, finally winning 380-329 in ten frames. Team B, on the other hand, finished frame one with a twenty-three point lead. They cO'11!o'1ably kept Edison at a distance until game's end, reaching a final score of 361 over Edison's 25 I. The total score was 741-580, in favor of Harris . Harris' top scorers of game one were Jennifer O'Reilly, who scored ' 117 for team A, and Lynn Horowitz, a B-Team member for the day, who :scored II 1. In game two, Townsend Harris was ' cut down by a strong Forest Hills team with a final score of 1407-1275. . Although Townsend's B-Team was ' victorious with a score of 400-362, Forest Hills' ·A and C teams . outscored Townsend Harris, capturing the victory . Even though they lost, Townsend Harris, for the first time, had all four members of a team score over 100, in the A-match . Townsend Harris gained their second victory in game three in which the A-team was involved in another nect-to-neck battle, this ' time with Francis Lewis' A-team . Harris' Ateam had the lead until a key strike by a Francis Lewis bowler gave their team the lead which they held on to until the final frame, winning 454-438. Luckily, the B-team kept Harris in the game by nipping Lewis' B-team 414-371. The total score for game three was 1290-1142, achieved with the help of the three top scorers, Lorri~ Chan of team A, Leah Mauro of team B, and Jennifer, O'Reilly who ".bbwled for team C. Game four against Hillcrest, as summed up by a member of Harris' A~team, was " almost as bad as the Mets ' game," referring to game six ';6(,.°the playoffs . The comparison of the two was justified because like the ~Txth game of the playoffs, game four Was loaded with cheers, jeers, dazzling' comebacks and great performances by both teams.

second place was filled with more In the A-match, Hillcrest clenchthan its share of ups and downs. Hared an early lead and held on until the ris started out a lead in frame one, but end , winning 547-417 . Ironically, Hillcrest quickly snatched the lead in Lorna Chan, one of the most consisframe two. Hillcrest held on until tent players on the team , reached her frame six when strikes by Hyun Su season high of 142 in that match. and Leah, and a spare by Jennifer "Lenny (Dykstra of the Mets) helped to take the lead away from helped me," claimed the top scorer them. Townsend finally won the ' of the B-team , Leah Mauro . Leah , clad in a Mets' t-shirt with the ' match 544-436, the game 1294-1201, and the title for second place in their number four on it (Dykstra's number) division. played an important part in keeping Townsend Harris in the game, with Ms. Schwartz purchased Munthe help of her teammates, Debbie , chkins before the last two victories of Dermack, Karen Vanderburg, and the season . There is speculation that Christine McGrath . they may have had something to do with the good luck of the team. There "Next year, we're gonna is also a mystery surrounding Leah's be number one!" bowling ball since she and Jennifer, who happened to use it, bowled The tie-breaker, between the Calmost identicalscores of 160and 161 teams of the two schools started out in the C-match of game nine. on a dismal note for Harris as Hillcrest ended frame one with a twenty-five pin lead. Townsend Harris then dramtaically captured the lead in frame four with a strike by 'Leah and consecutive spares by Debbie, Lorna and Theresa Bamberger. The team followed up in frame five with three consecutive strikes by Debbie, Lorna and Theresa. Hillcrest then came dangerously close, cutting their lead to one pin. Despite anotherspare by Debbie and Theresa and the valiant efforts of the C-team, Hillcrest won the match with a final score of 1430-1296. Game five was taken swiftly by Townsend Harris, with a final score of 883-656. Both teams came on strong capturing early leads and holding on until the end. The high scorers of the game were Jennifer O'Reilly who scored 137 pins for team A, and Leah who scored 119 for team B. Harris had another disappointing loss to Forest Hills in game six, but then came back in game seven beating Francis Lewis 1283-1193. Game eight against Hillcrest was one of the most important games of the season for Harris . If they won this game, they would be eligible to compete for second place in the division. Luckily, with the help of the high scorers of the game, Lorna and Leah, the team came through to win the game in extra 'frames. The battle for second place with Hillcrest was a fierce one until the end. Hillcrest's A-team started out strong and held on to win their match with a score of 451~377. Harris' Bteam kept them in the game, grasping an early lead and holding on, winning 373-341. The final and deciding match for

Despite the possible •' supernatural" aspects of this season , the skill and determination of the team and the guidance 'from the ir coach played a more important part in their success than magic Munchkins and bowling balls. Hopefully, as Ms. Schwartz summed up after the clincher, "Next year, we're gonna be number one!"

By Bernard Hyman He -shuffled his feet through the woods . On each side he could see nothing but trees. When he emerged from rhe brush and leaves onto the black-top path, he could not see any of his opponents in front of him. Twenty-two other runners followed Steve ' Kim. When he crossed the -finish line he was handed a card . Stevelooked down to see the number three., Twenty minutes after the starting gun snapped Steve Kim traversed the finish: line, one-minu te and fourseconds behind the fi rst place finisher. On October 21, Townsend Ha rris was represented by six student-athletes . They ran against Franklin K. Lane lind Forest Hills . All siX runners completed the race . Steve Kim captured third place with a time of 20 minutes flat. Comingin behind him, sixteenth in the pack, came Michael Cabanos . Seconds later, Bernard Hyman ,

followed with a time 'of 24:35, to secure the 17th position. Keith Baldwin, Joseph Bawar, and Sung Eun Kim overtook 18th, 21st, and 22nd place respectively. Three other ' runners were still to follow. Cross-Country is tracked over rocks , rills, and hills. Runners found , themselves duckingunder low branches or,hurdling fallen trees and loose . rocks. The team was required to run on this trail for five kilometers. "It's a competitive sport and that' s why I do it," said Steve Kim , who went on to win a bronze medal in the borough finals . Track is an individual sport but the runners speak as a team. After the race and at times during the- race " Come on, you can do it," or "Let's go, you 're right around the corner ," could be heard . The Cross-Country team was unofficialthis year but all the runners are currently preparing for the upcoming indoor and outdoor track season .

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The Math Team is branching out to join a special "Ninth Grade Only" New York City competition. The team currently has 8 freshman members and is seeking additional participants. The Drama Class and members of the Drama Enrichment saw a production of Macbeth on December 4th at the Belasco Theater. Shakespeare's play was directed by Estelle Parsons and produced by the New York Public Theater. TheI , Science Research and Insects, Bugs-and Plants Enrichments sponsored a lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Boylan of Queens College December 9 on methods and practices involved in Westinghouse research ,projects.

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