VOLUME V Issue 7 Niskayuna High School, Schenectady, New York 12309 March 1979
Exchange Students
Arrive trom trance
By Maureen bugban
Niskayuna High School will be hosting 14
students from Le Lycee Verne in France. The
students, ranging in age from 13-18, will be staying
at the homes of Niskayuna students for three Eric de Ferron Philippe Pierre Sophie Valerie Rachline
weeks. Fifteen year old Eric de Ferron has been studying English for two years.
While the students are here, they will attend He likes to sail, play tennis and go shopping. Eric likes to listen to rock and
classes, see local historic sites and visit points of jazz.
interest in the Tri-City area. A trip to Albany to see
the Empire State Plaza and the State Capitol at Christopher Groudin has studied English for five years. He enjoys
Albany is planned. The students will receive tours swimming and listening to music, any kind. He also likes to play ping-pong
of the General Electric plant and WRGB broadcast- and to fish. Seventeen year old Chris has traveled to Spain, Holland,
ing station. To see what the American College Germany, and Great Britian.
system works like, the French kids will tour our
Union College. Laurent Ciraud has spend four of his sixteen years learning to speak
A day's excursion to Cooperstown is one of the English. Laurent likes to play soccer, watch TV, and listen to music.
activities planned. Several students exhibited an
interest in playing and/or watching American
baseball. At Cooperstown they will visit the
Baseball Hall of Fame.
The students that are coming here were the
hosts in France for several NHS French students
who visited Le Lycee Jules Verne in February.
Nicholas Foucher is seventeenyears old. He likes to read novels, go to the
movies, watch TV and listen to records.
Laurent Bosche is eighteen years old and has been studying English for six ..
years. He likes horseback riding, going to movies, watching television and Isabelle Marguerite Jenwvrier likes to play rennis, swim and read novels
listening to records. and biographies. She began her English training when she was eleven.
Seventeen year old Jean-Paul Breton enjoys playing the piano, flute, and Fifteen year old Philippe Lee has been studying English for five years. He
chess. He likes listening to classical music and watches TV a little. He has is looking forward to trying American cuisine. He likes going to movies,
been studying English for five years. French and American. Philippe is interested in science fiction.
Reading philosophy, playing the guitar and listening to music are the type Marie-Christine Lenne is a contemporary dancer. She enjoys shopping,
of things sixteen year old Stephane Chwkruam likes. Stephane also has been movie-going, and listeningto records. Seventeenyear old Marie-Christinehas
studying English for five years. studied English for six years. Continuedonpage 6
Stephane Choukroun Nicolas Foucher Laurent Michel Bosche Jean-Paul Breton Lauren Ginud Isabelle Marguerite Jencuvrier
2-WARRIOR, March 1979
EDITORIALS Warrior
Editor: Kathleen Vanghan
Feature Editor: Nora Hartshome
Editorial Board Positions Open Sports Editor: Daniel Williams
Photo Editor: Peter Marshall
Business Manager: Karen Nelson
The WARRIOR has been the voice of the student eligible for positions. Advisors: Mary Jewett, LeRoy Jewett
body for the past five years. We hope that it will Being interested, though, is not enough.
maintain its position in the upcoming years. Dedication is an integral part of the position. Taking The WARRIOR welcomes new mem
During the spring, every year, the editors of the an editorial board position is the same as making a >ers at all meetings and work sessions
WARRIOR begin to search for the following year's committment to a varsity team. The WARRIOR Fhe WARRIOR is published by and fo
board. It is important that prospective editors work comes before jobs, clubs, sports, and any other :he students of Niskayuna High School
Editorials in the WARRIOR are writte~
closely with the staff in order to gain the experience extra-curricular activities. Being on the editorial
ay editorial board members and repre
and knowledge they will need to produce the paper board is very time consuming but also very sent the opinions of the majority of thi
themselves. rewarding. editorial board and therefore carry ni
Some people, but not enough, have shown Each year the editors pass on the proverbial ay-lines. The opinions expressed ii
interest in working on the WARRIOR next year. We torch to the next year's editors. Throughout the :olumns and articles are those of thi
would like to stress to everyone interested that the year the torch sheds light on the school, sharing iuthors and are not to be construed a
time to help out is now. Anyone seriously knowledge. A t the end of the year the torch is representative of student, faculty o
considering applying for a Board position should passed on into responsible hands. We're reaching idministrative views.
contact the present editors soon. Students should out; where are the hands? Signed letters to the editor ani
articles are welcomed from all and ma:
note that freshmen and sophomores are definitely
be left in the WARRIOR office in ROOT
F202. We reserve the right to edit letter
ind articles for length and grammar, bu
Class'Spirits Having Flown ' we will not alter the ideas.
The freshmen class can't get anyone to sell liven things up? If you're upset about the lack of
From Our Mailbaa
pretzels, the sophomores have not been heard from
this year, the juniors aren't getting any help with
enthusiasm that your class has, then go out and do
something about it. The next time there is an
Yearbook updatew
their prom and there will not be any community activity planned by your class, go and get involved. Bv Lisa Garbowitz
auction this year for lack of interest in the senior Take someone with you. Don't worry if it's the The staff of 'crossroads '79 is pleased to
class. The reasons for all of this? Obviously, the "cool thing to do" and don't let moss grow announce that we have completed the yearbook and
lack of class spirit in our school. underneath you while you're thinking whether it's a have sent it to our publisher in Texas. We are now
While walking around school, one can hear the good idea or not. in the process of making a few small corrections of
same old thing, "Our class stinks, everyone's so Class spirit isn't something which you can take the proofs that we received. We are waiting for the
dead." If you'd think about it, you are actually from one person to give to another but the more you yearbooks to arrive in June. We hope that they will
talking about yourselves. What are you doing to give, the more you'll get back. arrive early, in order to give students enough time
to have their books signed by other students.
The yearbook is completely different this year.
Whisher Wished Best of Luck Our main improvement is having a definite theme.
Our theme can be found in the beginning photo
essay, on all of the divider pages, and in the closing
Another, in the fine line of Niskayuna head Champs or beginning freshmen. He instilled a photo essay (having a closing photo essay is a new
coaches has announced his retirement, just prior to winning attitude in everyone of the more than 600 idea). The yearbook is unified because the theme
his 21st season. athletes he has coached. The runners, jumpers, runs through the entire book.
Hank Whisher, Niskayuna's first and only head and hurdlers were always out to win for each other We tried to get as many candid pictures as
track coach has cited "personal reasons" for his and Coach Whisher at very meet. His teams have possible into the book. I believe that we succeeded
retirement. Wisher came to Niskayuna in 1957 and won two league championships and has garnered because every section has its own two page photo
in 1958 started Niskayuna's first track season. He the section title twice. essay. Another feature is that every candid has a
built the program from scratch and each year it Mr. Whisher's departure from the track program caption which allows all people pictured to be
grew steadily. From the end of 1960 to 1964 his is truly a great loss. However, many quality identified quickly, even twenty years from now.
teams won a remarkable 27 consecutive league runners return to competition this year, having However, the difference that most people will
meets. In just three short years, Whiiher had benefited greatly from Whisher's direction and notice is our layout. Senior section, underclass
created a high school track dynasty. fundamentals. section, and activities section have all undergone
His fine career record of 145 wins, 63 losses, and The track program and tradition will be kept complete changes. These changes are not only an
one tie is indicative of the excellence and pride that alive by another fine coach, Matt Jones. Jones is a improvement in "yearbook ediquette" but are also
Coach Whisher displayed to all his athletes. He Bishop Gibbons and Cortland State graduate. an improvement in appearance.
boasts three State Champions in the pole vault. Following in the foot steps of Wisher will be a Therefore, Crossroads 7 9 is very different in
Steve Schoonover won the title in 1963 and again in challenge to Jones. But it should be a challenge to style, layout, and content. I hope that these
'64. Gary Watkins repeated the feat in the spring of be proud of. changes allow all of our yearbook subscribers to
1969. We wish Mr. Whisher all the luck for the future view this year's yearbook as one of the best ever.
Mr. Whisher had a special knack for getting the and thank him for all the hard work and dedication All people who did not purchase a yearbook in the
best from all his athletes, whether they were State he gave to the track program for the past 21 years. fall will regret this decision.
WARRIOR, March 1979-3
George LX Naples Commemorated 4FS Announces
By Kathleen Vaughan Jeep that had crossed over two lanes, out of control. Plans For Spring -
Tom ~ a - ~ a r d
By
The George B. Naples Memorial Photography He and several friends had been in the midst of
Competition is flourishing in its fourth year of photography - bicycle expedition to Montreal. On March 31, at 8 u.m., the American Field
existence. The contest, open to all students, staff, George's family, his friends, and the school were Service (AFS) will hold its Spring Square Dance in
and faculty at Niskayuna, has been a great success deeply shocked and hurt by this great loss. the large gym. Everyone is invited. Lessons will be
in the past. So, too, has the George Naples $400 In commemeration of George's life, his friends given for those who are not familiar with square
Scholarship Award. But, the story behind the initiated the G.B. Naples PhotographyCompetition, dancing. For more details, watch for posters or talk
contest and the award has been forgotten by many. which has continued to grow and improve each to Tom Hayward, homeroom 0105.
Who was George B. Naples? year. Friends of the Naples family pledged $400 At a recent meeting, future plans were
George Naples was a 1975 NHS graduate. As a yearly, to be awarded as a scholarship to an NHS discussed. On April 30, Mary Robert, in
student here, he was an avid skiier and biker, an photography student, in memory of George. conjunction with Merritt Dance Studios, will offer
excellent photographer, and (as the memorial All entries in this year's competition will be the first of a series of disco dance lessons. The
plaque outside the art rooms reads) "an unforgett- displayed in April. The photos are judged by lessons will be held Mondays after school. Chuck
able friend." George won the Gazette-Kodak professional photographersfrom outside the school. Breiter is currently in charge of raffling off a car
sponsored Photo Competition just a few days before Past winners of the contest are John Blackmer, stereo and a portable radio. The drawing is set for
his death. 1976; Liz Naples (George's sister), 1977; and John May 11. Later this spring, Jamie Gerlaugh will run
George was killed when his bike was hit by a Grupe, 1978. the annual AFS Flower Sale.
In addition to these fund raisers, plans for a
Clubs To Tour King Tut Exhibit short-term exchange with other Northeastern
schools, were discussed. Each school will host a
By Terrilovak number of students from the other schools for one
King Tut, the new exhibit at the Metropolitan exhibit, then take a ferry out to the Statue of week. Anyone interested in hosting a student (who
Museum of Art, will be viewed by NHS Spanish, Liberty, and next take a tour of the Museum of will probably be from another state), should contact
French and Latin Clubs, on March 29 and April 12. Immigrations. Finally, they'll wrap up their trip Mrs. Bette Haller for further details.
The trip to New York was underwritten by Exxon with a tour of the World Trade Center, and then to AFS Chapter President Jeanette Gerlaugh, has
for school groups. Miss Scheck, the Spanish club its viewing platform for a birds-eye view of N.Y.C. announced that applications for hosting a foreign
adviser, applied in May for the tickets. Altogether, Students on the April 12 trip will also see the student next year are now being accepted. The
she received 37 student, and 3 adult tickets for each exhibit but after that, go on to see and tour the foreign students will live with the families for a
trip. The tickets were bought at a total cost of $10 Rockefeller Center where they will luncheon, and year, while attending Niskayuna. Interested appli-
for all 80. The approximate cost for students will be view NYC from the top of the building. Finally, cants should talk to Mrs. Haller in order to contact
$15, which includes bus fare and admissions into they will see Fifth Avenue and ST. Patrick's Mrs. Gerlaugh.
the various activities planned.
On March 29, students will first see the King Tut Set Crew Builds Oklahoma Scenery
Juniors Represent By Mike Soja
For $700 the NHS Auditorium will be turned into
of moving the sets on and off stage during the
performance. Working along with them are 12
a small town in the old Midwest. NHS boys who provide the man power for the
Niskayuna at NCTE This is the budget that covers the cost of the sets project. Some of the sets are very heavy and at
times it takes the whole crew to move just one set.
By Kathleen Vaughan for the the major drama production of "Oklahoma"
h
Juniors, ~ l e Balagtas, ~ n n a and Sharon
Sun, which will be staged April 7,8 and 9. The money is The entire crew spends hours not only building
Turner have been chosen to represent NHS in the spent mainly on wood, nails, paint and other the sets but practicing moving them on and off
annual National Council of Teachers of English building materials. stage. The crew must work in cooperation with the
(NCTE) Writing Contest. Or. Langworthy and Mr. Stroebel are in charge technical people and the actors to assure a smooth
Sixteen juniors, recommended by their English of building the sets and also hold the responsibility performance.
teachers, entered samples of their respective
writings to a panel of five judges. The judges: Mrs. Seniors May Scrap Community Auction
Ludwig, Mrs. Witkowski, Mrs. Turner, Miss
Moffet, and Mr. Subramanian, rated the essays The senior class is tentively planning an auction neighborhoods seeking auctionable items.
with no knowledge of the author's identities. Aleli, to be held during school in May. Arrangements are then made to collect the pieces,
Anna and Sharon were informed of their success on As the Senior Show and Senior Ball are rapidly clean them and price them.
February 13. approaching, the seniors are counting on being The senior class probably won't sponsor the
The three students will each submit a prepared financially prepared for these final class activities community auction this spring as not enough
essay to the NCTE. They will also be required to with a Spring auction. seniors have displayed adequate interest and
write an impromptu theme during a one hour time For the past two years, auctions have been held determination to support the local affair, A strong
period. In the essays, the judges will be looking for: annually as a senior tradition. The school auction group consisting of thirty to forty students is
a clear and effective writing style, the ability to takes place in an assembly, during which Mr. needed to successfully prepare for each auction
think for one's self, and a demonstration of Beeler, the comical auctioneer, bargains, barters, according to Dr. Langworthy, one of last year's
competence in a wide range of writing skills. and bickers with the audience. Most of the items Senior Class advisers.
Contest finalists will be informed of the results auctioned are supplied by faculty members -- items Chris Shields, senior class treasurer, hopes the
in October. The NCTE bases the amount of winners ranging from a weekend in Florida to a dinner for auction will kick-off and finalize all senior
from each state on the respective population of that two. fund-raising activities. Dr. Langworthy quoted
state. Last year New York State had 78 finalists, The community auction is held on a Sunday $1500 as being the total asset from both auctions
two from NHS. Niskayuna had had several winners afternoon in the high school auditorium. Several last year; each auction contributing approximately
in the past few years. weeks before the event, seniors canvass area $750 to the class treasury.
4-WARRIOR, March 1979
Downtown Developments Described German Students
By Amy Jaffee
The latest details on the development of
Downtown Schenectady were described by Mr.
The back of Barney's, along Liberty Street, is the
third area. "Lovely apartments, that blend in with
Visit Bochum, W.G.
By Christine White
Melvin Mintz in an interview February 15. the historic flavor of downtown and the Stockade On April 13, forty-three Niskayuna German
The development of the downtown area can be borders, are in the process of construction," Students will be leaving for a three week stay in
divided into five distinct, yet interelated, sections. explained Mintz. Bochum, West Germany.
The Plaza 400 Project, a $5,000,000 investment, will The Proctor's Theater, now owned by the Art Each student will be staying with hislher
be a specialty shopping center, featuring boutiques and Community Theater Council (ACT), is present- individual German family. The students have been
and special stores. The projectwill be located in the ly undergoing major remodeling to restore it to the matched to families according to their ages and
area bounded by State, Broadway, Clinton and original beauty and importance it knew during the their specific interests. They have been corres-
Hamilton streets. 1940's. During restoration and especially upon pondingwith their host families since the beginning
The corner of Jay and State streets and the completion, the theatre will be suitable for of the school year, thus making it easier to break the
former Grants and Wallace building form the graduation ceremonies, movie premieres, and ice once they arrive in Germany.
second area. This $3,000,000 + project, which is special concerts. The students will spend their first week (Easter
partially Federally funded, has been contracted to The last area is designed to lure people back into vacation) touring Germany, to see some of its most
the Lupe Corp. The plans include offices combined Downtown Schenectady. Using existing lots, the prominent cities. The Niskayuna students will visit
with small retail stores, an ice skating rink, and city merchants have opened seven free parking lots, Heidelberg, Boden See, Munich, Nuremberg,
halls to be used for large gatherings. three more are on the way. Mintz explained that Koln, and Dusseldorf. They will also travel to
Mr. Mintz stated, "Downtown Schenectady, a the lots had all been resurfaced, beautified, and Amsterdam to see Holland.
people's place in every respect." He hopes that the equipped with good lighting. "Downtown Schenec- When the students return to Bochum, they will
future will turn the area into a place for art shows, tadv is one of the few downtowns in the country that attend school at Graf Engelbert Schuler, with their
lectures, and even, block dances. canboast of free parking lots of this caliber." German friends. Here, they will not be required to
do any work by their German teachers, but Mr.
Hoffmann will give them a daily journal writing
assignment.
Who's the person The trip will cost each student $492. This low
price is due to the generosity of the students in
behind the face? Germany. The clubs at Graf Engelbert Schuler
have raised $3500 to help cover expenses. This
money will pay for some of the many activities
planned for the Niskayuna students.
The NHS Key Club has reciprocated the German
generosity by pledging $1500 to pay for the other
half of the German exchange. Forty-four students
from the Graf Engelbert Schuler will arrive in
A face can be a Niskayuna September 20. They will stay for about
mask, hiding the one month, living with families of Niskayuna
person underneath, students.
or it can be a In answer to the question that often arises, yes -
window, revealing the students will be permitted to drink while in
who you are and Germany, if they have written consent of their
what you're really parents.
all about. Four chaperones will accompany the NHS
At Photo Fantasy students on the trip. They are Mr. Hoffmann, Mrs.
we reach for the Dietze, Mrs. Anne Taylor, and Mr. Robert Taylor.
person behind the
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WARRIOR, March 1979-5
COLLEGE CARAVAN
Student Exchange Reinstated WHEELS ROLL
By Lori Weinstein
By Katie O'Brien The College Caravan, a bus trip sponsored by
Craig Roland, an NHS senior, has launched a here, to get to meet other kids, and for NHS the AAUW, is scheduledfor April 10. The program
Student Exchange Program between Niskayunaand students to realize how good we do have it - by is designed to give students the chance to visit a
four other Suburban Council schools to foster a seeing the differences." variety of college campuses to note similarities and
better understanding of other school's policies and On February 28, six Mohonasen students came differences.
patterns. to Niskayuna, The Mohons were generally The caravan will visit Bay Path Junior College,
Mohonasen, Burnt Hills, Bethlehem, and Scotia impressed with NHS. They thought that Niskayuna Springfield, Western New England, and Amherst
are the other schools involved with the program. students had it easier in terms of scheduling. When Colleges, and the University of Massachusettes at
The program includes an exchange of eight not in class, Mohonasen students must attend silent Amherst. The cost is $13, which includes
students from each school visiting the opposite study halls with 150 other students. transportation and dinner.
school for a day. Mohonasen has only one art room, compared to "The caravan," said Mr. Bergin, Niskayuna
Visiting students to Niskayuna are shown our three. One Mohonasen boy was particularly guidance counselor, "is not designed as recruit-
Niskayuna's policies (class cutting, detention, etc.), impressed that he was able to walk into a practice ment for the five colleges involved." Says Bergin,
the Fine Art Department, academic objectives, and room to play an available piano. All practice rooms "The trip is great for a kid who has difficulty
the required classes. They also receive a tour of the at his school are kept locked. getting transportation to colleges. All juniors are
school. Visitors stay with a Niskayuna student for Mr. Coleman asked the kids if they felt our urged to look into it, and if interested, they should
the entire day, attending all of the person's classes. system would work at their school; they said that apply early."
Craig says he tries to have all types of NHS it probably wouldn't because the kids are too wild. Though the trip is not primarily recruitment for
students represented in the program. People from Craig became interested in the exchange the colleges, it can result in advertising. Students
all of the groups (heads, folkies, jocks, etc.) are sent program when he was a sophomore, and the will see the special aspects and programs at each
to the other schools. All students must first be program was run by Larry Goldstock. Craig school.
enjoyed the programvery much. As a junior, Craig After sign-up, the local AAUW chapter sponsors
cleared through the administration.
Craig's personal goals for the program are, "to missed not being able to participate in it because of a meeting to present the do's and don'ts of general
get people to accept Niskayuna, not just think that the program's cancellation. This year, Craig conduct at the schools. Niskayuna, Linton, and
WS kids are rich . . .," Craig added, "Our goals sought, and received, permission from Mr. Mont Pleasant are the participating schools from
are really to have kids come into our school to find Coleman to reinstate the Student Exchange this area.
out what it's really like, for them to enjoy being Program. NHS students might be interested to know that
3indy Howell, a Niskayuna alumna, works on the
admissions staff at Bav Path Junior Colleae.
Career Resources
Search Now For Post HS Jobs Added to Guidance
By Sarah SpiHers
By Anne Hinchey time you are job hunting. Finding the job you want If you have noticed a change in the Guidance
Searching for full-time employment is a reality depends not only on the number of job openings, Department lately, ask Guidance Counselor Mrs.
that soon will be staring many Niskayuna students but also on the number of people looking for that Ellen Shultz or Director of Guidance, Mr. Peter
in the face. kind of job. Button, the creators of the new Career Resource
Those students graduating from NHS that don't Although employment prospects play a crucial Center.
plan to go to college, because of personal or part in finding a job, they should never be the sole Recognizingthe need for a place to be set aside
financial reasons, must choose an alternative; this reason for selecting a career. It is important to in the high school where group acitivities could be
alternative usually is to find a job. match your goals and abilities to the work involved conducted, films could be shown and where career
Every June, newspapers report that high school in any job you consider. Where you want to live and awareness courses could be held, the two wrote a
graduates can not find jobs. The same newspapers how much you want to make are also important. proposal responsible for obtaining a Federal grant
carry pages of want ads for skilled workers. This It is impossible to list the hundreds of job of $5506, used in creating a Career Resource
means that the jobs may be there, but many other possibilities and their potential openings in one Center.
people will be after the same job, allowing article. The Occupational Outlook Handbook Of the $5506 grant, which was applied for in
employers to be choosy. It is most likely that the provides excellent information on job possibilities in December 1977 and accepted February 1978 $4046
skilled workers will get the jobs, unless high school every field. The want ads are one place to find a job was set aside for a trained aid, Mrs. Winer, under
graduates do some deep research and are aware of opening, but don't rely on them soley; follow up on whose direction, students will be able to use the
all the possible job prospects. Statistics show that other leads such as parents, teachers and cwn- new Resource Center more efficiently. For
teenagers will be the worst off in the new labor selors who may know of jobs. Organizationssuch as furniture, $860 of the grant was set aside and $600
market; particularly when the majority lack the Chamber of Commerce, The Job Information was used for materials. Some money from the
expereince and skills. Service (JIS), and the Comprehensive Employment Niskayuna School District was also used.
It is important to know the demand for workers and Training Act (CETA) offer job counseling, The Guidance Department is hopeful that
in occupations you might want to enter. Ultimately, training and placement. Both the high school's through the Career Resource Center, students will
job openings depend upon consumer interests; Career Center and the Education Job Information obtain a deeper understanding of the work world
therefore, one should always keep in mind what the Center in the Public Library are good places to start and a greater awareness of career opportunities
general desires and needs of the people are at the when looking for employment to suit your needs. available to them.
6-WARRIOR, March 1979
Student Petition To Protest Basic Competency Test
ByKarin Nelson
Recently, the New York State Board of Regents that the student attended a New York State high devastating to them and counter-productive to the
enacted a new criteria for students who wish to school. democratic ideals education tries to foster in our
graduate from a New York State high school. The In response to this action, Mr. Colyer's tenth society. Most of these endangered students are
Board has enacted a Regents Competency Test to grade English class is distributing petitions of decent, hard-working people whose education has
be used instead of the conventional Basic Compet- protest. The petition reads, "We the undersigned, provided them with enough self-esteem and
ency Test. wish to express our displeasure that, starting with self-awareness to look forward to meaningful and
Starting with the class of 1981, every high school the class of 1981, all New York State students must significant lives as adults. After 12 years of
student in New York State must successfully pass the Regents Competency Exams in order to schooling, which for many has been characterized
complete this exam or its equivilent in order to graduate with a diploma. We feel that you should by disappointment and frustration, these students
graduate. The Regents Competency Test covers not discriminate against students who, through deserve the ultimate reward, a high school diploma
the areas of writing, reading, and math, and is more either heredity and/or environment, have devel- - not the final stigma."
difficult than the present Basic Competency Test I t oped interests and abilities not rewarded by your In an interview, Mr. Colyer stated, "I urge
has been proposed that students who cannot proposed tests. Thestigma, the damage to feelings students to sign these petitions." If you would like
successfully complete the exam be awarded a of self-worth, and the negative effect onjob futures more information or would like to sign a petition,
certificate of attendance, which would state only for those who don't pass these tests will be see Mr. Colyer.
Help The Invaders Feel At Home
free free By Steve Relies
For the first time since the 18th century, France will invade the United
States. This invasion, which will take place in April of this year, will be
BIRTHRIGHT directed at Niskayuna High School.
OF The troops will consist of 14 French students from Nantes, France. They
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will be staying with area families for three weeks and may have a few
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Patricia Bebien, French foreign exchange student, feels that the main
24 HR. "HOTLINE" SCHENECTADY, N.Y. problems that these students will have are, homesickness and feeling out of
place due to the unfamiliar culture.
dzdicated to w i n a m o t k and GaGic~" To help solve these problems, Pat suggested some things that both
the students and host families can do. She said that sometimes NHS students
could speak a little French to add a touch of familiarity.
Pat Bebien suggested that the host family should treat the visitor as a
r member of the family, including letting them help around the house. If some-
thing bothers them, the family should not hesitate to talk i t over with the
students.
With a little effort and consideration the invasion should be very enjoyable
for everyone.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS ARRIVE FROM FRANCE
Continuedfrom page 1
Sixteen year old Christophe Menard likes to listen to pop, disco, and
1600 Union Street
Phone 393-0617 Schenectady, N.Y. classical music. While he is here he would like to see some concerts. He likes
to play the piano, go to movies, read mysteries and science fiction. He also
likes to sail and play ping-pong.
Jean-Yves Pierga is fifteen years old and has studied English for four
years. He would now like to come and see what our classes are like. He enjoys
watching television and reading.
1624 Union St. Sophie-Valerie Rachline likes shopping, going to movies, playing tennis
Schenectady and volleyball and listening to Patti Smith and Led Zepplin records. She's
phone: 372-5558 studied English for three of her fifteen years.
Philippe Pierre likes to listen to disco and jazz records. He also likes to
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri. to 9:00 watch TV, go to movies, read history and science fiction, skate, and play
tennis. While he is here he hopes that he will have a chance to play baseball.
Philippe is now fourteen and at the time would like to be an oceanographer.
He has been studying English for four years.
WARRIOR, March 1979-7
Restored N.Y. State Capitol Declared Landmark
By Bob Parley
The New York State Capitol was declared a Hugh Farley, the Senate remodeling was required When asked why the Senate had decided to
national landmark in January, after the conclusion mainly due to age, rather than functioning restore the Chamber to its original motif, Senator
of two years of remodeling both the Assembly and problems such as the Assembly had. Parley replied, "The State Senate Chamber has
the State Chambers. Some of the problems for the Senate were poor historically been considered one of the most
The presentation came after the State Senate electrical work, heating and cooling system beautiful legislative chambers in the world. I t has
Chamber was rejuvenated in January. A year problems, a threadbare rug, and wallpaper and always been an excellent, functioning chamber. It's
before, the Assembly Chamber had undergone a paint jobs -- desperately in need of repair. an architectural wonder."
similar facelift. Cigarette and cigar smoke damage had rendered The architect for the State Senate Chamber was
Out of necessity, the Assembly was chosen to be the walls a mess. Henry H. Richardson. Richardson, although he
the first remodeling job. Because of age and Though the Assembly took on a relatively more died at a very young age, was one of the first
architectural deficiencies, the Assembly Chamber modern look and the Senate chose to restore its old American architects to be recognized inter-
had quite a few functioning problems. I n order to one, both decided to remove the bullet-proof glass nationally. His style has been copied world wide.
correct these problems, the Assembly took on a barriers from the galleries. This action was praised The State Capitol is considered to be one of his most
more modern look, along with more modern highly by Senator Parley. "The glass was installed outstanding works.
facilities. The heating and cooling systems were during the 1960's and i t was only meant to be In case you are interested in visiting the State
repaired, new chairs and seats were installed, an temporary. No one really liked it. The removal of capitol, contact your representatives. They are
electrical attendance system was instated along the glass gives the people a greater sense of located at the LOB across the street from the
with a reworking of the amplification system, and presence of the chambers. I t also makes them feel Capitol. Schenectady County: Senator Hugh Parley
electrical work was finally completed last year. closer to their legislators. Ifs more pleasant for us - 903, Assemblyman Clark Wemple - 442. Albany
The Senate, however, chose to return to its down on the floor, too; we can actually see our County: Senator Howard Nolan - 302, Assembly-
original motif. According to local State Senator constituents and their facial expressions." man Michael Hoblock - 723.
Photo by New York State Senate Communications
A view of the remodeled New York State Senate Chamber in the State Capitol in Albany.
8-WARRIOR, March 1973
Key Club Names Officers DON'T READ IT
By Kim Molino I YOU ByARE ALONE
F Anne Hinchey
The outcome of the Key Club elections - Jim
Ferreira, president; Dave Maisel, vice president; Those who dare should read the phenomenal
Brian Vaughan, secretary; and Dan Mahoney, best seller, "The Amityville Horror". The
By Stephanie Meiselman treasurer - was determined at a meeting held on harrowing, true story told by Jay Anson is a solid
She sounded adamant. "It's a common saying, March 5. terror, causing even the bravest to be jumping at
but it's true. We're overfed and undernourished." Although the new officers won't be sworn in shadows.
This seems to be one of the prime gripes of health until May, they will learn more about their In 1974, Ronald DeFoe killed his parents,
food store owners: taken-for-granted supermarket responsibilities as officers at the annual Key Club brothers, and sisters while all of them were asleep
foods are so packaged and processed that essential Convention, March 30 - April 1. in their beds at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville.
vitamins get pilfered somewhere between the BHT Once again, the Pines Hotel in the Adirondacks One year later, the Lutz family moved into their
and the monosodium glutamate. Government tests will host the Key Clubbers. Included in the agenda dream home, the same house where the DeFeo
have proven that additives and chemical preserva- for the weekend are the elections of district officers, murders took place.
tives plastering the labels of most of our foods can meetings, caucuses, and even sports events. Not long after they moved into their new home,
be harmful. Stores such as Upper Union's Pure and Key Club organizations throughout New York the Lutzes became aware of a psychic force that
Simple, and Mohawk Mall's General Nutrition State district will participate in the convention. threatened their lives. Soon phenomenal happen-
Center strive to stomp out "man-madeness" and Applications for membership in Key Club are ings were an overbearing part of the Lutzes' lives.
trod back to nature. being accepted during the first two weeks in April. The whole family was forced to flee from their
To rank as a "health food" does Hot mean a $80,000, three story home, leaving behind all their
cheese sandwich must display little alfalfa shoots. personal belongings.
As I had always believed, most of the customers are DON7 FORGET Don't read this book when you are home alone,
not misplaced flower children. Officially, New York to buy your OKLAHOMA! or be prepared to be scared out of your mind. "The
State law mandates that three items allow a food Amityville Horror" is an unforgettable story,
store to call itself a healthy one -- sunflower seeds, tickets unique because it is true -- find out what happened
herb teas, and whole grain flours. Unofficially, an to the Lutzes before it haooens to you.
owner of the corporation Pure and Simple
determines a health food is one in which "nothing is
added, and nothing is taken away."
Pure and Simple opened in 1974 and reports an
"IFs more than
increase in business since then. The biggest seller
is by far whole grain flours -- flours complete with
the nutritional bran and germ milled out of the
a wedding album,
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is sold in smaller quantities than in larger
'supermarkets because it lacks the chemical
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If the flower tots are buried with the sixties, then
who does frequent these shops? A gamut of
groups. Those adhering to salt- and sugar-free Your wedding album
diets -- there's no surplus sugar to bother weight should be more than a
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watchers, or extra salt raising the blood pressure. in your lives. It should
Many parents turn to natural foods when a capture the romance of
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eliminating diet. uniqueness of the Love
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Shelves of vitamins line nearly an entire wall at alone.
the GNC. Apparently, some people are quite into At Photo Fantasy
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especially the age 20-30, and over GO sets. Opening two of you as the
in 1933, there are presently 713 GNC's selling 5900 couple you are today.
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WARRIOR, March 1979-9
'HOOP TALK'
1978-79 HOOP ALL-STARS
By Dan Williams
First Team Sam (Easy) Perkins, the most dominating player
A smooth-shooting leaper, Dwayne Caldwell
from Bishop Maginn, gets the nod at the forwan
Vame Ht. Yr. Avg. ever to step foot on a Capital District basketball position. The 6-3 senior exploded in the second ha1
Sam Perkins, Shaker 6-9 Jr. 24.2 court, heads the list of 1978-79 schoolboy all-stars. of the year, averaging almost 25 points a gami
Jim Corona, Colonie 6-0 Sr. 22.9 The 6-9 junior transfer from Brooklyn averaged during that span. He is the smoothest player on thi
Mike Danish, CCHS 6-4 Sr. 18.4 24.2 points, 16 rebounds and 8 block shots a game. first five.
lwayne Caldwell, Maginn 6-3 Sr. 22.7 His dominance under the boards helped Shaker to Mark Roberts is perhaps the most unknown 01
Mark Roberts, Cohoes 6-4 Sr. 25.0 their come-from-behind victory over Catholic the squad this year. However, his consisten
Central of Troy. scoring and rebounding helped Cohoes to the final
Second Team Jim Corona, a 6-0 senior guard from Colonie was
the premier shooting guard in the area. He
of the Class A championship. His 25.0 scorin!
average was among the best in the area this year
lennis Fagan, CCHS 6-5 Sr. 16.9 shattered many long-standing Suburban Council Dennis Pagan (CCHS), Buddy Clarke (Saratoga)
3uddy Clarke, Saratoga 6-1 Sr. 21.8 and Colonie standards in his record-breaking senior Frank Polsinello (Mechanicville), Tyrone Woodan
%ank~olsinello,~echanicville 6-2 Sr. 20.0 year. His highest point total came against (Linton), and Doug Bonaquist (Niskayuna) comprise
ryrone Woodard, Linton 6-2 Sr. 22.6 Guilderland in a sectional game. He burst loose for the second team.
loug Bonaquist, Niskayuna 6-3 Sr. 18.0 44 points.
Mike Danish, the biggest guard in the area at
Third Team 6-4, teams with Corona in the backcourt. His FACULTY MEMBERS CLASH
spinning, driving moves to the hoop, his outside
Jim Cholakis, Albany
John Krong, Amsterdam
6-4
6-1
Jr.
Jr.
14.6
20.7
shooting touch, and his hustling defensive play are
the main reasons why he is popular with college
FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Tony Traver, Greenwich 6-2 Jr. 29.5 scouts. His inspiring play last year as a junior
By Kathy Graham Kelly
Rich Foglia, CCHS 6-3 Jr. 17.2 helped CCHS defeat Niskayuna in the Class AA-A
Elementary and middle school teachers will
JohnSica, Bethlehem 6-3 Sr. 17.4 final.
challenge high school teachers to a night of faculty
basketball and volleyball competition to be held on
March 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the high school's large
gym. Admission will be $1.00. The proceeds will
Senior Returns From Term Spent Out West be directed to the college scholarships program for
Niskayuna students.
By Michael Soja The evening will be coordinated by the NTA
Kevin Dowdell, a senior here a Niskayuna, Kevin played tennis just about every day. He scholarship committee, chaired by Bob McKee,
recently returned from a semester in California. said, "the competition was tougher in California." Owen Smith and Roy Williams.
Kevin, an avid tennis player, did not go just to He hopes to benefit from that experience when he The teams will be cheered on by staff booster
play tennis. He had the opportunity to make the enters tournaments in this area. squads and by the high school cheerleaders.
trip so he thought it would be a good idea to go to "Life in general was more casual and there was Members of the high school basketball team will
become more independent, to get used to a larger less worry about time," he added. Kevin said, "the serve as referees.
population, and to prepare him for college. people were very nice, especially the girls" and he Refreshments, including soda and home-baked
The trip was made possible by Kevin's family. said he made friends very quickly. goods, will be sold at the event. Bake sale items are
He stayed with some friends in San Diego and When asked what he liked best about California, pure profit, so viewers are urged to bring their
attended Patrick Henry High School. The school he replied "mostly the weather." While Kevin was change.
contained grades 10-12 and was about twice the size in California the temperature averaged 60Â during All Niskayuna staff, students, and parents are
of Niskayuna. According to Kevin the school was the day. When he returned to Niskayuna the firs1 invited to attend, and help support this worthwhile
excellent academically and the students were very week of February, he was welcomed by a brisk 20' fund raiser that will benefit NHS students.
enthusiastic. below zero. Tickets will be on sale at the door and at all the
schools.
Bowlers Finish Ninth In Section
By Peter Collism squad. He bowled a 199 average for six games and
Coach Walker and bowler Matt Czech feel that totaled 1,196 pins. Tim was second best in the
the bowling team did well, but not as well as in Suburban Council.
previous years. Matt Czech finished the year with a 182 average.
"We bowled better than our team average but Matt was a three-year varsity bowler. Mr. Walker
finished lower than expected in the sectional," said, "Matt was one of the best ever to bowl for
Matt said. The team came in ninth in the Class A NHS."
Sectionals. Also, the team placed fifth in the The bowling team practices at the Bowlers' Club
Suburban Council, with a 20-20 record. twice a week for two and a half hours each time.
Tim Cheetham made the Section 2 All-star The season lasts from December to March.
10-WARRIOR, March 1979
Hoop Finishes Third Tennis Team Looks To Extend String
By Dan Williams By Dan Williams
The basketballseason came to an abrupt ending The Tennis Team, under the direction of Coach starter, Greg Krout, Art Ludwig, Chris Roberts,
on February 27 when the Warriors lost a tough Geoffrey Stroebel, looks to improve upon their and Steve Young are the other key returnees.
67-58 decision to Linton in a second round sectional already amazing string of victories when the season Ludwig, only a sophomore, is one of the most
matchup. opens on April 9. promising players in the section. Roberts and
The performance was typical of the play the The team has won 34 consecutive matches and Young are polished veterans who will help the team
Warriors displayed during the year. They would has taken the league and sectional titles the last two greatly.
fall behind, rally, and fall back again. It was an years. "We're going to try for our third undefeated Stroebel has expanded the schedule this year
exciting year for the fans as the Warriors compiled season in a row," said Stroebel. and has announced that the team will play its home
a fine 14-8 log, losing many of these by slim Kevin Dowdell, who is ranked 22nd in the East, games at the River Road courts. He expects Shaker
margins. and is the defending sectional champ, heads the and Linton to be the top rivals for his squad this
Doug Bonaquist, a 6-3 senior center, was the returnees for Coach Stroebel. Kevin went to spring. Shaker boasts a sectional threat in Chuck
stalwart all winter for Coach Howley. He often was California for the first semester to polish his skills Poe. Steve Karowe, another top area player is best
overshadowed in the league by the fantastic play of for the upcoming season. Paul Putnam, a four-year for Linton.
6-9 Sam Perkins and 6-0 Jim Carona. However,
Doug's statistics (18ppg, 11rpg) is indicative of the Track Season Opens Baseball Returns Six For 7 9
kind of play he displayed. He saved his best
performance for his final regular season home
game. Doug exploded for 31 points and 22 With New Coach By Steve Burgess
The big opening day for the Varsity Baseball
rebounds, capping off a brilliant season. He had By GregShelton team is April 7. It's still several days away.
many other scintillating performances during the Under the supervision of Coaches Evans and The tryouts started on March 5th and Coach
season as well. His 28 points, 19 rebounds against Cottrell, the varsity Indoor Track team has finished Lephart says, "tryouts are going very well."
Colonie is surely worthinentioning. up yet another season. Lephart also says, "everyone is working hard."
The season's high points had to be the three Although the tracksters were hard hit by They hope to be ready for the opening day
wins against young Shenendehowa, the two graduation, a few bright spots did occur during the doubleheader against Cohoes.
nail-biters with Bethlehem, and the domination season. The boys' 880-relay garnished a third place The coach expects to have a balance between
over Columbia. The low points were the two losses honors in the Class A sectionals at RPI. Mark juniors and seniors. The returning seniors are Matt
to Burnt Hills, the ransackings vs. Shaker, and the Occhiogrosso, George Eisner, Bill Lumpkin and Cavanaugh, Mike Eagan, Walt Frederick, Rick
embarrassing losses to Colonie and Scotia. Tim Egan made up the medley team. Tod Hartunian, Jim Leo, and Craig Roland. This will
Mr. Howley, the veteran mentor, celebrated his Montrello was the alternate. make up a well experienced lineup.
250th career win this year. His coaching career, On the girls' scene, defending State Champ
spanning 30 years, has brought him many bright Heather Sibbison lost her hurdles crown by
moments (such as last year's State Championship finishing third in the Intersectional meet at Cornell. SPIKERS CURRENTLY
season) and many heartbreaking failures. This Ellen Shultz copped a seventh place in the shotput.
year's version falls right in the middle. Many Matt Jones, former Guilderland Indoor Track IN THIRD PLACE
bright moments and some heartbreakers. coach is the new outdoor coach this year. Coach By Greg Shelton
Jones replaces Hank Wisher as helmsman of the Losing twice to Colonie and Shaker, the varsity
tracksters. Although he is pleased with the turnout Volleyball team is currently in third place in the
for the squad, Matt is urging everybody to come out Suburban Council with a 10-4 log. They trail only
for the track team as he tries to recruit a team to 13-0 Colonie and 9-3 Shaker.
replace last year's graduates. Anyone wishing to In their recent match against Colonie the Silver
join the tracksters should contact Coach Jones, Warriors broke up the Garnet Raiders 37 game
Mark Occhioarosso, or Tod Montrello. winning streak by taking an early lead in the second
game and then coasting to a 15-7 win. Coach Beeler
Niskv Forms Soccer Club called the game a "super effort by the whole
By Bob Farley squad." Colonie took the match by taking the first
Niskayuna, in order to improve its soccer and third games by scores of 15-3 and 15-7
respectively. Matt Cavanaugh led the Nisky spikers
Albany Eagles Begin Play program, has entered a soccer team, The Niskayuna
Soccer Club, in a local league. with a stellar defensive performance against the
By Bob Parley The league includes team from all parts of the Garnet Raiders.
The New York Eagles soccer team will play their Tri-City area. It has six age divisions and although With the upcoming volleyball tournament being
first game April 14 in Bleeker Stadium. i t is independent of the high schools it is intended to held March 22-24, the varsity members look
The Eagles are Albany's first pro team in 27 improve the quality of area play and enable kids to forward to gain revenge against a powerful Shaker
years. The Eagles first two games are both against play during the spring and summer months. squad. However, revenge might not be that easy as
the Philadelphia Stoners. The other five teams in Tryouts for the new club will be announced at a co-captain Paul French will not with the spikers
the Eagles' ASL divisions are New York (Apollo), later date. during the tourney. Paul will be taking a series of
New Jersey, Columbus, Cleveland, and Philadel- Coaches are also needed for all age groups. All tests in attempting to obtain a full scholarship at
phia. interested adults are asked to contact Mr. William Duke University. Coach Beeler is looking into a
For more information call (518) 434-2522. Bandura. second lineup to account for the loss.