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Hahnenberger to take sabbatical by Doug Jerum

William Hahnenberger, a math and computer math teacher, will be taking a sabbatical to study about computers and how Niskayuna can improve their computer math program.

Hahnenberger has always liked to travel during his su mmer breaks. Of the 17 years that he has been teaching, 16 of his summers have been spent travelling. For his sabbatical he could have chosen to stay here but instead he decided to travel, as he usually does.

A teacher takes a sabbatical when he wishes to take a semester to study a topic of use to the school. They may stay in the area and attend such institutions as the State University of New York system, or they may travel to almost anywhere they choose, with the idea that they have a useful purpose that will benefit the school. A teacher may take a sabbatical once every seven years, but only three teachers at anyone time from any particluar district may be on sabbatical. The only other teacher on sabbatical this year was Ann Coleman, who took a first semester sabbatical and wi ll be returning for the second semester.

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Computer Math and Math teacher Bill Hahnenberger sitting by his desk in the Math Resource center will spend second semester in Utan studying computers at the University of Utah.

Hahnenberger will be leaving at the close of the first semester and will be gone for seven months. His wife and his two ch ildren will be going with him. He will leave one week before the rest of his family, driving their motor home out west while his family will fly out later and meet him there. Utah is Hahnenberger's final destination.

Hahnenberger will be studying at the University of

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Students to compete in recitation on Feb. 4 by Krlsty Olsen

Students will be participating in a Shakespeare Recitation Competition on Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. in the Little Theatre which is sponsored by a community organization called the English-Speaking Union.

The purpose of this competition is to develop the student's understanding of Shakespeare and to help them communicate that understanding. It is done to encourage students to bring Shakespeare to life in their own way and to express his words with their feelings, understanding and clarity.

There are three levels of the contest opened to any interested students in grades 10-12. English Department Chairperson, Lillian Turner, will be in charge.

Each student is required to memorize and recite one speech on stage to an audience. The student is able to pick one from a list that includes speeches from 15 plays. Among some of the plays to choose

from are The Tempest, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Hamlet, Julius Caeser, and Twelfth Night. Students are asked to wear black and white so that costume will not cause any distractions.

Judges are mostly teachers from high school, but outside people, who may specialize in English or Shakespeare are also asked to judge.

The evaluation is worth 100 points and is based on the understanding of the speech and how the student is able to communicate. This includes both the audible and visible aspects.

The judges are asked to pick a first and second place. Last year, seniors Adam Paul and Mike LaChapelle placed first and runner­up respectively.

Last year eight students participated in the school competion. One of those participants, junior Sabina Bednarski said,

"It was done really professionally. If a person can speak and communicate well , they should try it. It was a good experience to see how to interpret and memorize a work. You can develop the character the way you think he or she is portrayed."

The school winner will attend the semi­finals on March 1. Students from 16 area high schools will participate. Six to eight students will then be chosen to go to the finals on March 8. The snow dates are March 2and9.

Last year, all of the semi-finalists were given certificates and a bus trip to Lenox, Mass. to see "Shakespeare and Company". The trip was sponsored b)' the English­Speaking Union. Turner said she is not sure what they wi ll be doing this year.

In last year's finals, the grand prize was two tickets to London, England.

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Students must wade through garbage to eat Ants love to crawl through the bread crumbs left from a mess by dragging trash cans between the tables and sweeping

picnic. Bees like the sweet stickiness of spilled soda. Rats away the top layer so the next period can start anew. Some rummage through garbage dumped on the floor. But only students bitterly complain about these conditions and look for Niskayuna students like to sit on the sugar, eat in the midst of alternate places to eat; however, the mess follows them crumbs and kick the rubbish across the floor. They enjoy it so wherever they go. much that they meet daily to crumble sandwiches over the There are many solutions to this problem: students table and buy sodas to spill on the floor. could clean up after themselves; cafeteria supervisors could

This ritual, which has been thriving for 15 years, has detain students until their area has passed a thorough gained Herculean strength. Starting early in the day, the inspection; trays cou ld be mandated, so less crumbs would tables are coated with sugar from powdered doughnuts. Then accumulate; and tables could be wiped off between periods. soda seeps all over the table, with a little milk giving a contrast in Teachers detaining students until their area is clean may color. Of course th is is all in preparation for the mob that be a ch ildish solution, but something has to be done. If moves in during fifth period. To the initial sugar-soda layer, students demonstrate that they can eat in a clean and orderly students add plastic bags, bread crusts and soda cans. There fashion, maybe the administration will work on improving the is a great joy in this practice for it is all done with a great roar of cafeterias by providing better tables and more chairs. Some talking, pushing, and shoving. day the cafeterias cou ld be a nice place to relax for a pleasant

Cafeteria supervisors, jan itors, and aids try to combat the dining experience.

Announcements prove disruptive to test-taking students During ninth period, a rash of announcements conceming cancellations and

postponements has proven to be disruptive to classes, and an annoyance to students taking a test.

If a student has a test that will last the entire period, he needs to maintain his concentration. The interruptions, of the P .A. disrupt the student's thoughts.

These announcements, however, are not intended to disturb or annoy. They are

Cookie sale needs seniors support Dear Editor:

The Senior class has begun a cookie sale to increase the amount in the class treasury. Most of the money raised wi ll go to the Senior Show and Senior Ball.

The class hopes to make 4,000 dollars off the sale. But, the cookie sale project...or any other fund-raiser ... cannot acheive its goals without the complete support of the senior class.

The Senior Show and Senior Ball both cost a lot of money to put on, and this cookie sale represents the major source of money towards these goals. If enough money cannot be raised, our class may not put on a Senior Show, and Senior Ball tickets could cost more than 50 dollars.

Without the support of the entire class, this is a looming possibility. We need the help of all the Class of '86. Hopefully, the seniors can pull together.

Vikram Krishna President Class of '86

YvIc Greco's Open Line One of my friends has changed, Last year You owe it to yourself -- and her -- to try

she used to.be shy and very unspclable. This year to get her to look at how she has changed. she's outgoing and has more friends than before. .. , My friend has started to drink and feels that she is ThiS Will not be easy. If she s found a new better than me now. ~he go~s to a I~t of part!es. social life and popularity, she won't listen to She Ignores me and I m afraid she might get Into you But at least you can try If you are that trouble someday. .,

Signed, concerned about her, you may bring it to the

Dear Caring Friend: A Caring Friend attention of someone else who can talk to

her. I think there are two issues here. First,

you have not been able to continue a friendship that you enjoyed and, second, you are concerned at a direction your friend is going. I think both problems can be addressed by talking to her about your concern for her and that you notice that she's changed.

Good luck on a difficult problem! Vic.

Letters to the OPEN LINE can be left In Vic Greco's mailbox In the inaln office. All letters should be anonymous.

necessary items that affect driver ed. students, people on sports teams, and those involved with clubs.

Unfortunately, the problem still exists that, as necessary as they are, the announcements can break the train of thought of test-taking students, or the lessons being taught.

The final bell could be delayed for only a minute so the announcements could be read immediately after ninth period. This way, tests that are taking place do not have to be interrupted.

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Signed letters to the ednor and articles are welcomed from all and my be left in the Warrior oHlce In room F202. We rese rve the right to edn all copy and letters for length and grammar, but we will not atter Ideas. The Warrior staff meets eve ry Thursday In F202 after school. We urge ali interested writers and artists to attend.

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January 31, 1986 ---------------------------------------Op-Ed3

Drinking age law sparks controversy Raise in legal age offers protection

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Law denies young adults freedom

by Mike Kavney Recently, New York State upped its legal drinking age from 19 to

21. The move allows the state to receive aid from the federal government for the maintenance of highways. It prevents, however, some young adults from being able to consume alcohol.

The goverments' raising of the drinking age is designed to protect travelers, since a majority of alcohol-related car accidents involve the 18-21 age group.

The problem, however, is that the statistics prove that the youngest section of legal drivers on the whole are involved in the greatest number of OWl accidents. The fact that Jimmy doesn't drink and drive says nothing for the millions of other teens across the state who might.

As with most laws, the drinking age is established as a means of protection. It is unfortunate that all young adults will lose their privilege to drink while a few "of-age" maniacs continue to endanger the lives of others and themselves while they are intoxicated behind the wheel. But the law is a necessary evil. The 21 -drinking age law is the first step in making the roads across the state a safer place to be.

by Phil D'Anlerl New York State recently made a law requiring a person to be 21

or older to buy alcoholic beverages. The thrust of the argument behind this was that since a large number of alcohol-related deaths involve teenagers, raising the drinking age would mean a decline in the number of alcohol related fatalities. A recent study shows, however, that this is faulty logic. The number of alcohol-related deaths did not decrease according to a Case Western Reserve University study.

In 13 of the 15 states studied, there was no decrease in the percentage of alcohol-related deaths in the two years after the change. In eight of the 15 states the percentage of deaths actually went up. In the two states that the percentage went down, tougher OWl-legislation was enacted at the same time.

Raising the drinking age is not the solution to the problem, while providing no real solutions it injustly takes away the rights of those affected. Saying that all have to be punished be-cause a few are irresponsible is malarkey.

Taking away the right to drink from all the young people has not stopped the few from drinking illegally. The government should look for a less encompassing and more effective policy to stop DWI, despite the fact that a higher drinking age has proven to be politically advantageous.

How do you feel about the raise in the drinking age?

"Idealistically there shouldn't be a law, but realistically there is so much drinking going on at parties that the longer we postpone the introduction of this drug [alcohol] the better off society will be."

·Rlchard Colyer

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"In Europe they have succesfully had a young drinking age." ·Cookle Monster

"This (the 21 -year old drinking age) has destroyed the New York State nightclub scene."

-Dan Kliman

4 News Niskayuna WARRIOR

Lip -sync fund-raiser sponsored by NT A

through eighth grade students, and ninth through twelfth grade students. The first prize in each catagory will be 75 dollars, with the runner up in each receiving a 40 dollar award.

The acts may be either a solo or a group, and they are not restricted to anyone type of act. If there is a large number of groups that sign up for the competition, then there will be auditions and the ten best acts wi ll be selected for each class. The only restriction is that the performances must be limited to three and one half minutes. The emcees for the evening will be Richard Beeler and Geoffrey Stroebel; they also hope to secure some celebrity judges, possibly some of the popular local disc jockeys. The contestants will be judged on originality, appearance, and lip sync. "We hope to get about 400 to 500 people to come and see this. I would like to see some parents there too," said Stroebel.

By Doug Jerum A homegrown version of the television show Puttin' On The

Hits is making its way to Niskayuna in the form of a lip sync competition to be sponsored by the Niskayuna Teachers Association Scholarship Committee on March 15 in the Auditoriu m.

The scholarship fund raises money and then gives it to a few needy seniors each year to help them pay for college. The idea for a lip sync competition was presented to the committee earlier this year and was decided upon because of the potential to raise a large sum of money. "We were told (by teachers who had seen other competitions) that there was the possibility of raising over 1,000 dollars," said Geoffrey Stroebel, chairman of the lip sync committee.

The competition will be divided into two classes, sixth

Last year there was a lip sync competition, called the Air Jam that did very well. Stroebel said he would like to see the lip sync competition become an annual event at Niskayuna and hopes there is a big turn out to support the scholarship fund.

Hahnenberger to travel to Utah for sabbatical (continued from page 1)

Utah in Salt Lake City. There were several factors involved in his decision to go there. The most important thing was the high quality computer program at the University. He feels that he can get a lot out of the courses. Other reasons were that he likes to ski, and that he can visit many of Utah's national parks in the spring when the snow melts.

At the University he will be taking courses that center on computer applications and their practical uses. He will be learning how to better use word processors, spread sheets, and graphics. The courses will be taught on Apple and IBM­PC personal computers. Hahnenberger will also be taking courses about educational software, which are programs that teachers can use in their classrooms as teaching aids. Although it is not definite, he may also be taking a course called Pascal in Data Structure. This course would give him the ability to teach the Advanced Placement Computer Science course here in Niskayuna when he returns.

In addition to his course work at the University, Hahnenberger will be visiting high schools and colleges in the Utah area to observe their techniques for teaching the ir computer math courses. At the high schools he will be looking for how the courses are taught compared to Niskayuna's classes. He wi ll be visiting colleges in the area to try and find out what Niskayuna should be teaching to better prepare students for college computer courses. "We want to know directly from the colleges what they want us to teach the kids so that they are really ready when they get there," he said.

Upon his return at the end of the summer, Hahnenberger will prepare a written

report to present to Superintendent of Schools Anthony Singe and he will also be asked to give a presentation of his report before the board of education. He said that when he gives his report, "What is learned will be able to be used well by the school."

Since Hahnenberger teaches pre-

calcu lus and computer math courses, his leaving will not cause a disruption since those courses are all one-semester. His math classes will be covered by the regular math staff. The introductory computer classes will be taught by Physical Education teacher Lisa Nargis.

Robb scholarship offered to seniors by Mark Podrazik

Application deadline for the Gene Robb Journali sm Scholorship Award this year is Feb. 28.

The scholorship, sponsored by friends of Gene Robb at The Times Union and Knickerbocker News, is the seventeenth annual award in honor of the late journalist. According to New York's Capital Newspapers, Robb, "whose entire career was spent in the newspaper field, had a deep and abiding interest in furthering the careers of budding journalists."

Any senior boy or girl who lives with in the circulation area of The Times Union and Knickerbocker News who has shown

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During the month of March, the applications wi ll be screened and the top five semi-finalists will be personally interviewed. The finalist will be chosen in Apri l.

For further information on the scholarship, see your guidance counselor.

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January 31, 1986 ------------------------------------------------News5 Clubs schedule activities for winter season

by Karen Kaplan The following is a list of activites going on during the month of February.

AFS American Field Service, AFS, led by Doris

Chamberlin, is having a short term exchange to Gaithersburg, Md. Students from Gaithersburg will come to Niskayuna Feb. 6-9. In April Niskayuna will go there from Feb. 17-20. AFS has a paper drive every Saturday as a regularly scheduled fund raiser. On Feb. 28 the club is planning a beach bum dance. AFS's regu larly scheduled meeting are on the th ird Wednesday of every month at 2:45 in room D204.

Chess Club Gordon Wright is the advisor of the Chess

Club that meets Thursdays at 2:45 in room A209.

Drama Club Drama Club advised by Jean Kestenbaum,

will begin regular rehearsals and committee meetings for Twelfth Night beginning on Wednesday Feb. 4. The play will be presented April 1 0, 11 and 12.

FBLA Future Business Leaders of America

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(FBLA), is led by Sondra Grady. FBLA District IV meeting and competition will be held on Feb. 12 at the Empire States Plaza in Albany. Members of the Niskayuna Chapter of FBLA will attend and compete in events. Some of these events are public speaking, job interviewing, accounting, mathematics, shorthand and office procedures.

French Club French Club is advised by Margo

Beurman and Markley Opdyke. In the month of February, French Club is planning a joint meeting with Spanish Club on Feb.5 to have a pizza party.

Key Club Key Club, headed by David Motta. is

having a March of Dimes Skateathon at Guptills Arena on Feb. 5.

Lanco John Danek directs Lanco, "Sons" of

Liberty. In the month of February they plan to plant geraniums.

Nisk-Art Nisk-Art Literary and Art magazine,

advised by, Karen Ludwig, is looking for poems and stories to consider for printing in the 1986 issue. They will be making and sell ing Valentines the week of February 14.

The club will write a verse to fit your order and deliver it during homeroom.

Spanish Club Spanish Club is headed by Mary Ann

Ferrari, Vincent Bianchi and Ronald Raphael. In the month of February, Spanish Club is planning a party with the French Club, and will be planning for International Night.

Student Union Student Union, advised by Gary

Goodness wi ll have a student exchange on Feb. 5. Niskayuna students will visit Colonie High School for the day. On Feb. 13 and 26 there will be an exchange with Guilderland. Student Union issues for the month of February are a tenth period, teacher's returning papers with in a specified time,

normal busrun at 2:45 and late run "C" bus, a student directory, review book exchange, and a possible battle of the classes.

Warrior The Warrior staff will go to New York City

for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association in March for three days. The Warrior encourages all students to write articles they think are important or come to F202 during homeroom or after school on Thursdays and receive an assignment.

"""" Scheduled events for February Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 Chess Club 7 FBLA When: 2:45 Where: A209 NiskArt

When: 2:45 Where: A212 Sganish Club When: 2:45 Where: F201 Topic: General meeting When: 2:45 Where: C21 5 Topic: Student's writing

Topics: International will be discussed night, future plans

10 11 12 AFS 13 14 FBLA When: 2:45 Where: 0204 Chess Club NiskArt

When: 2:45 Where: A212 Student Unioo When: 2:45 Where: A209 When: 2:45 Where: F201 Topic: General meeting When: 2:45 Where: D20? Topic: Student's writing

French Club will be discussed When: 2:45 Where: C211

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24 25 26 Student Union

27 Chess Club

28 NiskArt

When: 2:45 Where: 0210 When: 2:45 Where: A209 When: 2:45 Where: F201 Topic: full agenda Sganiso QI!.lb Topic: Student's writing

When: 2:45 Where: C215 will be discussed

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6 Feature

New ski fashions hit stores, slopes

by Robin Kintz Just like any other fashions, trendf:) in skiwear change with the

times. If one gets out on the slopes before the chilling temperatures hit,

one might see some skiers sporting colorful shorts and lightweight tops. Some skiers choose "shells" which come in both jacket and pullover styles. A "shell" is a lightweight jacket without any heavy lining or insulation. For those colder days, the latest look is puffy jackets worn with stretch pants. Many skiers still prefer bib top ski pants over stretch pants because of their water resistance. However, the more traditional CB jackets in solid colors are still popular and big sellers in the stores. Although somewhat bulky, these jackets provide both warmth and comfort.

Down filled caps with earflaps which sell for about $30 and knit hats with braided ties and earflaps, $18, are also popular this year. Skiers find them practical because they completely cover the ears and protect them from the cold unlike other types of ski hats.

Some new models of ski boots come equiped with devices like small air pockets that the skier inflates after the boot is on for a snugger fit and support.

Mittens and gloves come in a variety of styles and can be filled with anything from down to thin suede. Although mittens tend to keep hands warmer, the skier has more mobility with gloves. For added warmth, many skiers wear glove liners which are purchased separately. Boot liners of the same material are also available.

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Abow - ski team members juniors Andy Hershon and Jason Schreer, and sophomore John Richards model ski outfits. The Mews hats cost $18; O.P. and Jams shorts, $27; Descente j ackets, $180; Fur Boots, $60; I Ski glasses, $15. All items courtesy of The Ski Market. Below - the skiers model ski bOots.

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On Campus Feature 7

Historic background flavors Flagler by Steven Shenbaum

Flagler College, located in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida, is a beautiful place to gain a fine education.

St. Augustine, which lies on the Atlantic Ocean, has more than 15,000 residents. This community is about 35 miles south of Jacksonville and 50 miles north of Daytona Beach.

St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menedez de Aviles who claimed the site for King Phillip II of Spain and then established a small town there. Since that time, four centuries of exciting history under Spanish, English, and American rule have given the city a special pride and heritage.

The college is named after Henry M. Flagler, an oil magnate, railroad pioneer, and land developer. The school is located at the Ponce de Leon Hotel Complex which was opened in 1888. The famous hotel was host to celebrities including President Warren Harding, Teddy Roosevelt, Will Rogers, John Astor, and John D. Rockefeller. In June 1975, the college

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facility was named as a national historical site.

Flagler is a four year coeducational, nonsectarian private college. There are 1000 students enrolled in their schools of Liberal Arts, Education, and Business.

The college offers majors in Special Education with the emphasis on the education of exceptional children, including the learning disabled and the mentally retarded. The special education majors work with the faculty and the students at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the largest school of its kind in the world. This school is located a few miles from Flagler.

The entering freshmen rank in the top half of their graduating class and have a B average. Most students have a combined SAT score between 900-1000. Fifty per cent of the student body comes from Florida and most of the students attended public schools. Students often receive personalized instruction since there is a low student-faculty ratio. The average class size is 72 students.

More than half of the students, and all freshmen, live on campus. The dormitory rooms are large with two students to a room. Most rooms have their own bathroom since the residence hall was once a luxurious hotel.

The college does not have sororities or fraternities. Flagler participates in several intercollegiate sports in the NAIA division, including soccer, cross country, basketball, and tennis.

Flagler is one of the least expensive private colleges in the country. This past year, tuition was only $3000 and room and board $1930, totaling less than $5000. The school is endowed by foundations and benefactors.

In 1984-85, financial aid was offered to 80 per cent of the undergraduate applicants. A student may be granted a scholarship, loan or employment during the school year.

Flagler is a fine college with a friendly atmosphere surrounded by a beautiful city. Learning in this setting will help the student gain a well-rounded education.

Avid baseball card fan forms huge collection by Josh Rubenfeld

Baseball cards have been around for quite a while now, and ever since the cards have come out, there have been collectors.

One of the more prolific collectors in the school is freshman Dan Wulkan. He has 80,000 cards, 1000 autographs, and currently has collected eight bats. He has Ken Singleton's bat as well as a few minor leagers', and three

Hall of Fame commemorative bats, of which only 500 exist. Wulkan has accumulated the autographs of Pete Rose, Stan Musial, Mickey Mantie, Dwight Gooden, and Don Mattingly, to name a few.

The way he gets a lot of autographs is to go down to Cooperstown each year for the Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. To get the autographs, Wulkan has got to get there by 5 a.m. "It was just

a hobby at first, but two years ago I got really serious with it, and became partners with my father. I really enjoy it because it is a good way to meet people and players."

In the many years that Wulkan has been collecting cards, he has accumulated the cards of his favorite players. "Pete Rose is definitely my favorite player. I have 1000 of his various cards, and I am trying for his rookie card which ip valued at $450 currenlly ...

it will go up shortly," he said. He also likes other players, such as Dwight Gooden, Stan Musial, Judy Johnson (of the Negro leagues), Satchel Paige, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, and Lou Gehrig.

"My most valuable card is a 1952 Bowan Mickey Mantle card valued at $350. The way to start seriously," he said, "is to go to a card show. Once you start you'll never stop. It's Weill"

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8 Feature Niskayuna WARRIOR

Purple-haired sophomore stands out from the crowd

by Holly Rosenkrantz Sporting purple hair, stripes and stars

painted on her face, sophomore Dusty Jay proves that there is ' nothing wrong with bei ng different.

Jay first changed her hair color from brown to brownish-red in eighth grade. "I liked the way it looked," she said, "and I liked the way it felt." Since then, Jay's hair color has been blonde, black, blue, orange, and is presently purple.

Jay's cosmetics change with her moods. She applies her make-up according to how she feels. "When I'm in a good mood, I wear a lot of colors. But when I'm in a bad mood, I put it on yucky," Jay said. Jay has been applying her make-up this way since eighth grade, but she did not wear it to school until ninth grade.

The music Jay listens to, punk and new wave, is an influence on how she dresses. She said, "I guess there is nothing wrong with being different. It's no big deaL"

Jay's different look earns her a wide variety of comments and turned heads. She often hears young children asking their parents about her, and senior citizens tend to give her "funny" looks. "At first I was embarrassed," Jay said, "but now I feel that if I can't take it, I shouldn't do it." Now, Jay likes to hear the comments. She thinks that they are either '1unny, silly, or stupid."

In school, Jay receives mainly praise from other studeflts about her bravery. Her teachers have never given her a hard time, either.

Jay's punk look did not change her home life. "My mom is a hairdresser, so she gets excited whenever I come up with a new idea and offers to help," she said. Jay and her mother maintain a "good relationship."

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Sophomore Dusty Jay listens to her music.

Unlike most teen-aged girls, Jay does not try to look for any particular article of clothing. If she happens to see something she likes, she buys it. Jay's uncle usually finds clothes for her in New York City, but her two favorite stores in the area are Showoff in the Clifton Country Mall and Brooks.

Jay has no immediate plans to change her style. She said, "I can't look like this when I'm 80, but when you 're young, you should do what you feel is right."

Support group finds, counsels gifted children by Grace Druzba

Burdened with their own brand of troubles, gifted children have received a new source of emotional support.

Supporting the Emotional Needs of Gifted Children (SENG) is a new program that was created at the School of Professional Psychology, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. James T. Webb, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and director and developer of SENG, is Professor and Assistant Dean for Special Programs at the school. He is the senior author of the award­winning book Guiding the Gifted Child. This book has been praised by people of various ages.

The program came about from the suicide of Dallas Egbert, a promising student who was high talented in the computer field. He entered Michigan State University at

the age of 16. He disappeared one half year later and a nationwide search resulted. Friends hinted that ' he might have been involved in a campus "Dungeons and Dragons" game. Found in Texas working at small jobs, he then returned to Dayton and began to see a psychiatrist. He was brilliant and had a lot of potential, but was despondant. He was very troubled and desperately wanted to be someone normal--an ordinary person. In Aug. 1980, Egbert deliberately shot himself and died.

According to SENG studies, an estimated fifty percent of exceptionally bright ch ildren have not been identified. The majority, the undiscovered particularly, are significantly underachieving in school. Studies indicate that gifted ch ildren often have low self­concepts, low peer

acceptance, and experience strong feelings of depression and alienation from others. Often they are frustrated with the turmoil they induce on parent and educators.

SENG continues to serve as an innovative national center, and efforts are in progress to provide other states and countries with similar programs. Its main purpose is to help parents identify gifted chi ldren, given guidance and information, conduct personal growth groups for children, and provide specialized counseling or psycho-therapy services to parents and/or children when needed.

In Niskayuna, there is no formal program but students have many courses to c~oose from to satisfy their educational needs. Students are candidates for the honors classes in a subject regardless of weaknesses in other areas.

"The fact is, we have subject by subject grouping," Charles Button, IPS Chairman, stated. "We don't track students and anyone who wants to be in an honors course can apply. The pace of the classes and the work load may be intimidating, however. We believe the content and instruction in any class offered to be substantial and worthwhile. That should mean that the program offered to the 'average student' represents the same opportunity as the honors program does."

Last year, Button prepared a paper based on a study of the average child. It contains accurate data, surveys, and lists questions about self­esteem. Students with emotional needs may seek help by talking about their feelings with friends, teachers, or family members, the school psycholo­gist or any guidance counselor.

January 31, 1986

"Jake is an insti­tution within an in­stitution. "

Gloria Dobson, media aide

"He's probably not supposed to be in the school, but he's so friendly, stu­dents and faculty have kind of adopted him."

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Feature 9 "I think Jake is a health hazard and should not be let into the school, especially the cafe­terias."

Tim Kiernan, junior

"If the kids were as good as the dog, it would be a super place."

Bill Bandura, science teacher Jake lounges about the main entrance to the high school.

Charles Zubal, physical education

teacher

After 77 years at NHS it's still a dog's life by Justin Carangelo

There is only one 77 year old in school who knows most of the students and has had nearly perfect attendence for the past decade: Jake.

Jake is a black Labrador Retreiver who is 11 years old, 77 in human years, and has been coming to school since he was a puppy. Contrary to popular belief, Jake is not a homeless mutt, but a bit of a free spirit who wanders off from his owner's home near NHS each morning. While Jake is getting on in years, he is not seriously ill as some thought during his recent absence. He merely needed an infected tooth extracted.

frequents the cafeterias during lunch periods, hoping to find some food. After lunch he stops by the production room for a bowl of milk from Jean Firstencel and maybe a nap. Firstencel said that Jake loves the students and is happy for the attention. Jake has even "signed" his pawprints in past yearbooks.

Many people agree that Jake is a good dog and do not mind him around but some dislike him being in the school. Principal Edward Carangelo said, "Jake has been here longer than I have and that entitles him to the privilege of coming and going as he pleases,"

After school Jake walks home and looks "just like another student," art teacher Larry Cottrell observed.

Jake is a regular of the school and

When summer comes Jake is still around the school. Since the cafeterias are not open, he spends his time in the production room or the air-conditioned faculty room, but he still wanders the halls looking for the vacationing students. It appears this Labrador has friends at Grand Union too and he often receives a bone.

Assistant Dean of Students Gordon Wright and Firstencel would both like to stress, however, that the students should stop feeding Jake the rich food he is receiving. It wou ld help him continue his dog's life.

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0 0 0 Network's success depends on pilots by Dan Harrison

Networks constantly cancel new series that are not instant hits and old ones that have grown "tired," making pilot episodes crucial to the network's future success.

Thad Mumford, a writer who has worked on NBC's The Duck Factory and Showtime's Washingtoon, is currently working on a pilot for NBC called Tiger Town. The pilot, a one hour comedy-drama, is about a San Diego animal park's manager and his family. His wife is a school nutritionist and they have two teenagers and an uncle, to be played by Burgess Meredith, living with them. Mumford, the executive producer and writer of the pilot, summarized the series' theme. "It is about a man trying to raise a fami ly in an American jungle."

Mumford, who worked at Warner Brothers Television developing series for one year, said, "I think that the people who evaluate pilots aren't quite sure what they are looking for." The decision on what shows wi ll be on the networks' September schedule is made in the spring. It is difficu lt to judge what new series will be trendsetters, like The Cosby Show was in 1984, and what hit shows will become losers, like The Fall Guy is this year.

Mumford said that the networks wou ld not accept any freelance pilots. All pilots that are now series were commissioned by the networks. In comparison, he said, "It is like everyone going to Macy's parade on Thanksgiving, You can have your own parade, but no one is going to go."

Developing a series, he said, is a "painful process" and that is why a writer gets paid more for writing a pilot than a regu lar episode of a series. Mumford, who is a bachelor, said that he asked friends who have teenagers about their children. He wants to stress the family theme in his show.

NBC expects Tiger Town finished post-haste, He said that the deadline imposed upon his late-development pilot is the same as for pilots commissioned earlier, and is thus unfair. Mumford, however, seems very calm under pressure. He described his work as "a particularly hard grind. Production has its own type of madness. You have got to do a show once a week [if the pilot makes series]."

All this hard work comes to naught if the pilot does not become a series, but if it does, the rewards, both creative and financial, are worth it.

10 Sports Niskayuna WARRIOR

Niskayuna skiers prepare for Games by Julie Shanebrook

As the 1986 winter sports season at Niskayuna heats up, several skiers are hoping to compete in the annual Empire State Winter Games.

The road to participation in the Empire State Games is a long and difficult one, but a few Niskayuna athletes have accepted the challenge and are completing training.

The events at the Games include Alpine and Nordic skiing, biathalon, luge, bobsled, hockey, figure skating, and speed skating, among others. David Connery, a senior and Nordic skier, can be seen at school wearing his yellow and blue jacket from last year's

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Games, and hopes to compete again this year. Mike Flynn and Tom Seery, two juniors who are also Nordic skiers, are hoping to enter the Games also.

In the girls' division, Christy Goodale has skied in several required races and also hopes to ski at the Games. "This year, there are some very good skiers racing," Goodale remarked. Training in the rear of the high school, Goodale works out everyday to improve for future races. She says that she has begun to work harder now that the Games are within reach.

The Alpine skiing involves two basic

Gore, Stowe offer pleasant skiing GORE REVIEW

by Bill O'Malley Operating for a second season under the

state's Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), Gore Mountain is once again one of the best ski areas in the East gaining much praise from skiers and people in the ski industry.

Unlike past years, improvements haven't stopped with just a coat of new paint. With over 3.6 million dollars invested in the mountain over the last two years, Gore has made a drastic turnaround and how offers some of the most pleasurable skiing in area.

Although Gore has always boasted having ·41 trails, five chairlifts, one T-bar and J-bar, and New York State's only gondola, it had been plagued with long lift lines and many closed trails.

With the addition of a high speed detachable triple chair which replaced the old East double chair last season, list lines have shortened dramatically and the frigid mile plus ride to mid-mountain has been reduced from 17 minutes to eight.

Th is year, with snow guns covering over 90 percent of the mountain, skiers will find less crowded trails and improved conditions along with a lengthened season. Expert skiers will be happy to learn that snow will be made on the usually bare Hawkeye and Chatiemac trails. After marking it's longest season last year, above average snowfall and snow making should help Gore to surpass last years Nov.24-Apr.14 season.

Although the mountain does have some excellent beginner and expert trails it caters mostly to the more intermediate recreational skier with long varying terrain trails.

Even with all it's improvements the best

incentive Gore has to entice skiers is their prices. With adult tickets priced at $21 on weekends and $19 during midweek it is by far the cheapest ski ing around.

STOWE REVIEW by Lisa Castaldo

The spectacular view and incomparable slopes of Vermont's highest peak, Mt. Mansfield, combined with those of adjacent Spruce Peak firmly establish Stowe's reputation as Ski Capital of the East.

Though the 44 trails of the two peaks offer top-to-bottom skiing for all skill levels, on Mt Mansfield there are four experts only trai ls. Even the best skiers are challenged by the expert terrain of the Goat, Starr, Lifeline and National. Mt. Mansfield also offers the intermediate skier a variety of slopes many of which are almost two miles long. The lengthy slopes give more time on the slopes and less time on lift lines. However, with five chair lifts and a 7000 foot gondola servicing the mountain, the lines usually are not long.

Beginning skiers wi ll enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere of Spruce Peak. Intermediate skiers will find the slopes here just as challenging as those at Mt. Mansfield but less crowded. The lift lines are rarely long at the peak's four chairlifts.

Shuttle buses between the two peaks leave every half hour for those who want to experience all that Stowe's two peaks have to offer.

According to Stowe's information, which can be reached at 802-253-7311, Stowe receives approximately 20 feet of snow each season. This accounts for the excellent conditions that are found at Stowe all season long. Try to spend an entire weekend there to get all Stowe has to offer.

events - the Slalom and Giant Slalom. The flag-poles in the Giant Slalom event are spaced farther apart than in the Slalom, and the speed of the Giant Slalom is faster.

The Alpine skiing events have attracted Niskayuna's Maria Mayer and Heather Roslund. Mayer, a Varsity athlete, skied last year in the Games wh ile Roslund just missed qualifying but remained in the "runner-up" position. Mayer noted that once a skier enters the Games, the competition becomes much more fierce.Senior Larry Tentor is expected by his teammates to qualify for the boys' division of the Alpine events.

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January 31 , 1986

Hockey team skates to 4 - 1 - 1 record

by Charlie Toscano and Mike Kavney With senior captains Dan Machold and Charlie Toscano at the

helm, the Niskayuna-Schenectady hockey team is well into their season.

As of Jan. 23, Niskayuna-Schenectady was 4-1 -1 in the Capital District High School Hockey League. The mark put the team in third place in the CDHSHL, behind first-place Shenendehowa and second­place Albany Academy.

The team is optimistic about their chances of taking second in the league. "A win over Academy cou ld give us a solid hold on second place," commented senior Chris Martin, who leads the league in goals scored by a defenseman.

The N-S key to success has been the core of upperclassmen on the roster. Forwards Donald Morrison, Jeff HolI, and Jason McKone have been putting the puck into the net, and have come together well as a line. Also, forwards Sean Reilly, Kevin Doyle, Tuffy Latour, Tom Sliva, Craig Hofmeister, Paul Kelleher, and Drew Sherman have been contributing as well.

On defense, Machold skates with Martin and Chris Terry. Martin recently moved off the front line to the defense because of injuries, but has made an excellent transition according to Coach Gerald Reynolds. Machold and Terry have provided leadership to the younger defense men; and to the team as well.

Goaltending has been one of the team's strongest points. Senior netkeeper Toscano is 4-1 in the league, including two close victories over Glens Falls and LaSalle. Senior Matt Wilgocki has been sharing more time with Toscano this year, and has also been keepi ng the puck out of the net.

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Junior Jeff Holl awaits a pass in a recent N-S hockey game at Center City.

V & J.V. Boys Basketball Feb. 1 Shaker (A) Feb.4 Mohonasen(H) Feb.8 Ballston Spa (A) Feb. 11 Scotia (A)

Modified Boys Basketball Feb. 4 Mohonasen (A)

V & J.V. Girls Basketball Feb. 3 Bethlehem Central (H) Feb. 5 Columbia (A) Feb.8 Shaker (A) Feb.12 Mohonasen (H) Feb. 18 Guilderland (A) Feb. 22 Scotia (A)

Modified Girls Basketball Feb. 3 Mohonasen (H) Feb. 5 Guilderland (A) Feb. 10 Shaker (A) Feb. 12 Shenendehowa (A)

Hockey Feb. 4 Saratoga (H) 5:00 p.m. Feb. 7 Shenendehowa @ Catholic Central Feb. 17 Rye (A) Feb. 21 LaSalle (H) 8:45 p.m. Feb. 22 Albany Academy (H) 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25-26 Sectionals

Continued success in the league will assure Niskayuna­Schenectady a birth in the Sectionals, to be held in February. If the team plays to their potential, "we could go all the way," Toscano said.

FEB. SPORTS SCHEDULES

Indoor Track Feb. 1 Relay Meet @ Albany Armory 9:00

a.m. Feb. 8 Meet@ Union College Feb. 14 Sub Field Events Feb. 15 S.C. Championships@ Albany

Armory Feb. 22 Sectionals

Alpine SkIIng Feb. 2 Nisky lnvy @ Willard 10:00 a.m. Feb. 8 @ Royal Mt. 10:00 a.m. Feb.11 Sectionals

Nordic SkIIng Feb. 7 @ Rockwood Feb. 13 Sectionals@ Crandall 2:00 p.m.

V & J.V. Boys Volleyball Feb. 4 Columbia (H) Feb.5 Skaker (A) Feb. 7 Bethlehem Central (H) 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 Scotia (H) Feb. 12 Shenendehowa (A) Feb. 25 Colonie H 4:00 .m.

Feb. 26 Colonie (H) 4:00 p.m. Feb. 28 Guilderland (A)

Boys Swim Feb. 5 @ Johnstown Feb. 7 @ Glens Falls Feb. 12 @ Bethlehem Central

Girls Gymnastics Feb. 1 Taconic Hills (A) Feb. 6 Saratoga (H) Feb. 8 Shaker (H) Feb. 12 Bethlehem Central (A) Feb. 15 Sectionals@ Shenendehowa Feb. 28 Inter sectionals @ Shaker

Bowling Feb. 4 Shenendehowa (H) Feb. 7 Guilderland

V. Wrestling Feb. 1 SCC Wrestling Tourney Feb. 8 Class A @ Bethlehem Central Feb. 16 Sect. II @ Glens Falls Catholic

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J.V. Wrestling Feb. 1 @ Amsterdam Tourney Feb. 4 Ballston Spa (H) 6:00 p.m.

January 17, 1985 Niskayuna WARRIOR 12 Sports

Salmon gives cagers consistency by Colin Burton

Despite the varsity basketball team's inconsistent play, one bright spot for Niskayuna has been junior Tom Salmon.

Salmon, who last year as a sophomore was one of coach Ed Crotty's leading players, has returned for his second varsity season and was Niskayuna's leading scorer through the first 10 games, averaging more than 11 points a game.

Salmon has been the Silver Warriors' most consistent performer. He scored more than 10 points in each of the first 10 games, except for a three-point performance at Burnt Hills in the second game of the season. His most productive game was a 16-point effort against Colonie in Niskayuna's one point loss.

Salmon has been playing basketball for most of his life. He became interested in playing when he used to go and watch his uncle play for Siena College.

Salmon started playing organized ball in middle school where he was part of the eighth grade team as a seventh and eighth grader. Salmon also participated in the Niskayuna Recreational league while in middle school.

Salmon was a starting forward on the freshman team averaging 14 points per game and leading his team to a 1 0 - 4 overall record and the Gold division title with a g-O league mark.

As a sophomore on varsity, Salomon started at forward and averaged just under 10 points a game in Niskayuna's disappointing 0-21 season.

Salmon will retrun next season for his third varsity season with hopes of leading the Silver Warriors to the Suburban Council Championship.

"Next season should be a good one," said Salmon, "since we only lose four players from this year's team and we should gain some good talent from this year's JV team."

Salmon's talents stretch further than the basketball court; he also excels as a baseball player. He started playing baseball at the age of eight and has enjoyed much success.

Playing in the Scotia-Glenville youth league Salmon has been on numerous District All Star championship teams. In Littfe League his 1 0 and 12 year old All Star teams both won the district championship. Salmon was a key figure in the titles with his pitching and batting. As a 13-year old in the Babe Ruth league Salmon team won the district title asnd competed in the state tournament where the team came in third.

Just this summer as a 15 year old

Babe Ruth player, Salmon's team again won the district title and traveled to Buffalo to compete in the State tournament.

As a freshman, Salmon was a key player in Niskayuna'. 14·2 freshman

baseball record, batting near the .500 mark and posting a perfect pitching record.

Last spring on the JV tream, Salmon again batted near .500 as the Silver Warriors posted a 14·4 record.

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Junior Tom Salmon puis up a shot in a recent Varsity game against Bethlehem.

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