Warrior v0~~ME.Vf Issue 8 Niskayuna High School, Schenecmdy, New York 12309 April 1979

Roth Sweeps Naples By Amy Jaffe

The winners of the Fourth Annual George B. Naples Memorial Photography Competition were chosen by Schenectady Gazette photographer Sid Brown, with Best of Show Award going to senior Karen Roth for her photograph, "Window Seat".

The contest was divided into five area - people, places, other things, color, and faculty. Karen Roth placed first with both "Window Seat" in people and "History Uncovered" in other things. I n the people division, senior Jackie Denzer placed second with "Brian and Billy" while sophomore Mike Jacobs placed third with "Defeatedn.*

First Place in the places section was taken by "Symetric Grove" by freshman Joe Bell and second place was taken by "Bleached Tunnel" by Jackie Denzer. Mike Jacobs took third with his photo "Butcher Dock."

Joe Bell earned second in the other things category for "Glazed Pines". Third place was taken by Fred Swartz's "Crystal".

Seniors John Grupe with "A Day at the Races" and George Eisner with "Mill in the Woods" placed first and second respectively in the color division. Freshman Neal Finklestein took third for "Mediteranean Prospect"

In the faculty division, Mr. Hahnenberger placed first with his photo " M t Lassen". Dr. Langworthy swept the remaining awards with her pictures "Silhouettes" (2nd place), "Play is a Child's Work" (3rd place), and "Evenings End" (honorable mention.)

In each category honorable mentions were awarded. Junior Greg Germer won two honorable mentions in the people division for his photos "Two Ways of Looking at It" and "Content". Seniors Bob Mahoney with "Cattails" and Charles Cagliostro with "Route Seven" received mentions in the place divisions.

Sophomore Jeff Isenberg received mention in the other things category for "Turtle on the Rug". Senior Karen Roth who won the Best of Show award also received honorable mention for her shot "Snowberries" in the color division. hntjnued on pwe J

photo by Karen Roth

Internships Offer Special Opportunities Bv Dave Welch

BIEL, what is it?' BIELstandsfor Capital Region Business Education Labor Council. BIEL is a career internship program that was made possible by a grant from the federal government to recruit students for on-the-job training. The main function of BIEL is to allow students the opportunity to explore a career which is of interest to them.

The two major people in the BIEL program are the student, or intern and the community volunteer, or mentor; the other side of BIEL is directed by the school adviser and the career internship coordina-

tors, who are presently Shirley Readdean and Grace Kelly.

After the program leaders have accepted applications, the students are then placed with a person in the community for on-the-job experien- ces. A partnership is'created between the student and the community mentor, and a learning contract is developed. A mutually convenient time is then arranged.

A four-part orientation is held at the school for all students in the program. The orientation

WINDOW SEAT - Best of Show, First Place: People.

includes: a review of program objectives, role playing situations, so there will be no surprises when the intern meets his mentor, instructions on how to keep a log and a preliminary visit to the on-the-job site. Students are held responsible for their own transportation.

During the RIEL program, the high school senior can earn course credits towards graduation if a sixty hour time period is completed with the mentor; and the student meets all the program committrnents. Continued on page 6

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'EDITORIALS Dispelling Image Starts Here

~ h e ~ d o n ' t say "na-noo, na-noo", they aren't green and they didn't arrive here in a space ship, but i t would probably be better for them if they had.

If we took the time to look, most of us would notice that they are most likely standing by themselves or with their host brother or sister. The effort made by most students at NHS to make our visitors from Fiance welcome has been almost non- existent They are only going to be here for three weeks. Three weeks out of the school year, and yet with the "welcome" they've received, you'd think that they had forced themselves upon us. They were invited, and we should treat them as guests.

We all know that Niskayuna is stereotyped as the snob school in the Suburban Council. Kids that go here know that this is not totally true. Yet it seems that nothing is being done to dispel this image.

Recently, students from Bethlehem Central were here for one day, and one BC student sat during a whole lunch period in the cafeteria alone. Why is it

Let's Keep Outdoor As the sun shines andthe days get warmer and

warmer, everyone's thoughts turn to outside. Sunning on the benches, throwing frisbees, and eating lunch on picnic tables. These thoughts tempt each of us outside. The good feeling that comes from just being outside with your friends puts everyone in a good mood.

The freedom of being able to go out during free periods and lunch is a luxury not all students enjoy, and should be treated with care. Broken benches and scattered garbage are among the various

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if we feel that it's unfair to be labeled as a "snob school", nothing is being done to prove to other kids that we aren't.

How much effort would it take to go up to a French student or to a student from another school and say "hi"? Think about it I t would take a. whole second. Perhaps we could take the time to just talk to them.

One must put one's self in the visitor's place. No one would look down at the person who tried to say hello to a visitor. In fact, such a person would probably be admired for doing so. It isn't hard to do, either.

We have to remember that these students from France are ambassadors who have come to learn more about our culture. The way they are received here will form memories that they will have with them for the rest of their lives.

Are you sure this is the way we want them to remember us?

Privileges problems encountered in the past

I t is often said that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Let's not lose the freedom of being allowed outside as we have lost others, such as being able to walk freely in the halls during classes.

Remember, Spring Fever hits everyone. It's bad enough to be shut up indoors during classes and exams in the spring. Let's make sure we are able to go outside during free periods and lunch.

Seniors' Sports Rules Unfair The present rule which seniors from

participating on a JV sports team is discriminatory and unfair.

The rule was instated to protect openings on JV teams for underclassmen. I t was feared thai seniors, with their experience and more developed skills of the games, would have too much of an edge over the less experienced underclassmen. Thus, seniors were deemed ineligible for JV teams.

In an effort to alleviate the problems for the underclassmen even further, freshmen teams were created for some sports. This was supposed to increase the number of athletic opportunities fm both upper and lower classmen in organized inter-scholastic sports.

The ruling did ameliorate the underclassmen situation, but senior participation in sports, particularly those which do not have freshmen teams, has slowed down.

The rule neglects, and in many coaches' opinions rightly so, to make restrictions to

underclassmen. Because of the lack of restrictions, underclassmen now compose the majority of JV and Varsity teams.

Varsity spots which normally would have been filled by seniors, are now being opened to underclassmen. Although the seniors are prohi- bited from belonging to the JV teams, they receive no protection of "spots" in the Varsity teams. In fact, they are at a definite disadvantage. If the skills of two students were equal, but one was an underclassman, many coaches would choose the' younger student because there is more room and potential for both individual and team improve- ment.

This situation has caused many seniors, who could contribute much knowledge and skill to the teams, to be passed over for the younger players. The fair solutions to this situation seem to be either permitting seniors on JV teams or else, limiting the number of underclassmen permitted on a Varsity team.

Warrior Editor: Kathleen Vanghan

Feature Editor: Nora Eartohome Sports Editor: Daniel Williams Photo Editor: Peter Marshall

Business Manager: Karen Nelson Advisors: Mary Jewett, LeRoy Jewett

The WARRIOR welcomes new mem- bers at all meetings and work sessions. The WARRIOR is published by and for the students of Niskayuna High School. Editorials in the WARRIOR are written by editorial board members and repre- sent the opinions of the majority of the editorial board and therefore carry no by-lines. The opinions expressed in columns and articles are those of the authors and are not to be construed as representative of student, faculty or administrative views.

Signed letters to the editor and articles are welcomed from all and may be left in the WARRIOR office in Room F202. We reserve the right to edit letters and articles for length and grammar, but we will not alter the ideas.

From Our Mailbag Nuclear Opinion

BvR. Tavlor Recently, there has been tremendous fervor on

the subject of nuclear power. Nuclear power strikes fear in millions of Americans whocan relate nuclear power only with the atomic explosion at Hiroshima. The recent accident at the Three Mile Island plant in Pennsylvania has only helped to reinforce those fears. The truth is, nuclear power is one of our safest and most efficient energy sources. The catastrophe that was averted at the Three Mile Island plant would have been minuscule compared to the devastating effects a shutdown of nuclear power development would have on this nation. The people of America must push aside their fears of a nuclear catastrophe and face the reality of the situation. To put a stop to all nuclear power development because of one accident would be like a child running from something he doesn't under- stand. You teach a child not to fear the dark, so we must teach ourselves not to fear nuclear power. The consequences could be worse than our fears.

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Higher Drinking Age Proposed' By Bob Farley

A proposal to amend the alcoholic beverage law in order to change the New York State drinking age is being considered presently by the State Senate and the Assembly.

There are presently three bills pertaining to this subject being considered in the New York State Senate and the Assembly at this time. Two of the bills advocate raising the drinking age from 18 to 19. One of these bills is being sponsored by Assemblyperson Elizabeth Connely; and the other is being sponsored by Senator Frank Padavan of Queens County.

The main intention of these bills is to prohibit those under the age of 19 from purchasing alcoholic beverages in New York. Action was taken to propose these bills because of the rapid increase of both teenage alcoholism and teenage automobile accidents in the past few years.

The third bill in the State legislature would raise the drinking age not to 19, but to 21. This bill is being sponsored by Assemblyman Melvin N. Zimmer. Zimmer's bill would amend the present N.Y. State alcoholic beverage law which has allowed 18 year olds to drink since 1945. New York State was a pioneer in lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18. The 18 year old drinking age, however, became commonplace back in 1971, when the national age of majority was lowered from 21 to 18.

The reason for the age discrepancies between the three bills is simply the result of different points of view. There is a great deal of debate around New York over these three bills. The p Ie in favor of

à these bills state that teenage acoholism and drinking-related auto accidents have increased at

Scouts Announce Exposition

The Scout Exposition which is held in this area every two years by the Schenectady County Council, Boy Scouts of America, will be presented April 28 from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Air National Guard Field, Schenectady County Airport.

The Mohawk Pathways Girl Scout Council will join with the Boy Scouts in displays and demonstra- tions depicting the many vacations and skills boys and girls acquire through the Girl Scout and Boy Scout programs.

Brownies, Cadettes, Juniors and Seniors will join Cub, Scouts, and Explorers in indoor and outdoor displays, stage shows, demonstrations of Scouting and camping skills, and Scout craft projects. Other features will be entertainment by local celebrities and groups. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day, and refreshments will be available.

Tickets may be purchased in advance from any Scouter and will also be available at the door.

an alarming rate in recent years. They found that since 1971, although the number of 18 to21 year old drivers has only increased by 9 percent, teenage driving while intoxicated fatalities have soared to a 132 percent increase. Studies have also shown that where the drinking age is 18, younger teens (14 and 15) can obtain alcohol from older friends. Where the drinking age has been raised to 21, however, 18 year olds were able to obtain the alcohol while youngsters were not.

Another concern of lawmakers is that neighbor- ing states are making similar proposals to raise their drinking ages. Four states bordering on New York have proposed similar bills; and one, Massa- chusettes, has already been passed.

These findings bother state officials because they fear that large numbers of out of state youngsters would be likely to travel to New York to buy alcoholic beverages, thus magnifying past problems regarding teenage alcohol abuse.

The opponents to these bills are saying that the bills are hypocritical and possibly unconstitutional because of the 18 year old voting age. They believe that if an 18 year old is given the rights and respon- sibilities of voting, as under the present law; then he is responsible enough to make his own decisions concerning drinking. They also believe that an 18 year old should be entitled to all of the privileges and responsibilities of being at the age of majority, not just a select few.

As for the bill's constitutionality, that would have to be decided in the State court system, if the bill is passed and becomes a law. The opponents to the bills hope that the courts will strike it down if i t does become a law.

College Fair Comes To Convention Center

More than 185 college and university repre- sentatives along with approximately 4,000 visitors are expected to attend the Annual Spring College Fair on May 9.

This year, the College Fair will take place at the Convention Center of the newly dedicated Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza, in Albany. Sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Representatives from 10 states will be available to discuss opportunities in higher education, and selected representatives will discuss financial aid and educational opportunity programs. Also, a special section of the Convention Center has been designated for the "non-traditional" student. Continuing educational professionals will be avail- able to address inquiries from adults interested in beginning or resuming their college studies.

The College Fair is sponsored by the Capital District Personnel and Guidance Association in conjunction with N.Y.S. Education Department - Higher Education Management Services. Ad- mission is free and the public is invited.

High school students interested in attending the College Fair can receive further information from their guidance counselors.

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Seniors' Secret Show Starts By Kim Molino

Senior show directors, Chris Ambrose and Alan Sternstein began casting for the show the week after Easter vacation. Seniors will be busy with production from now until June.

This concoction of talent will be presented for the first time in a two-night showing June 8 and 9. Last year the seniors did open up the Friday night dress rehearsal to an audience, charging the spectators 50 cents.

More than half of the class signed up to be in the show; Directors Alan Sternstein and Chris Ambrose guarantee that everyone will be in one skit. Alan and Chris will cast parts after April auditions.'

, Vacations and trips, hindering casting, have prevented a definite audition date from being chosen.

The committee of set builders, under the direction of Joe Walkuski, will begin their major work after Oklahoma performances - during the second week in April. A roughly estimated $300 has been allotted for sets while an approximate $1000-$1500 has been set aside for light rentals and

sound systems. April will also mark the completion of the script,

started over February vacation, during which a group of twenty selected from over one hundred people who signed up to write skits, met to write humorous satires and realistic portrayals of high school functions. Chris and Alan have been meeting daily to transform the individual skits into a sensational show.

Hopefully, the two-night showing will eliminate ticket availability problems; last year tickets were sold out in an hour. Ticket sales, opening up first to seniors during rehearsals, will be headed by Chris Loffredo.

The costumes will be created by the costume committee with available materials. Ambrose explained that each costume is the actor's responsi- bility! . . . if he wants to rent an elaborate, expensive costume, he must be willing to pay for it."

Rehearsals will be held on alternating days according to acts as there are two acts in the show.

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D-town Lots Open to Public

ByAmyJafh Downtown Schenectady has recently opened free

well-lighted and beautified parking lots in seven locations. With this major step underway, downtown will be brought back to the way i t was at its heyday.

The lots are located a t the back of Carl's on Clinton Street, Market Square, Union Book (between State and Liberty), Clinton near Albany Savings Bank, Broadway at Liberty, Jay Street near Union and The Gazette on Broadway. At the present time, there are seven completed lots, with two to five more scheduled to be completed by September, 1979.

The total cost of the free parking program has exceeded one million dollars, according to Mr. Mintz, president of the downtown Special Assess- ment Committee. An expected one-and-one half million more is necessary to finish the project

Funds for the lots are made up of 100% local money with no aid whatsoever coming from the Federal government. Seventy percent of the money comes directly from the merchants of downtown, while the city provides the remaining thirty percent

All the lots are equipped with special sections that are reserved for the handicapped. Additional

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The people who attended the leadership conference four months ago gained opportunities to meet other school "leaders" who shared common concerns, strengths and weaknesses. Says Mrs. Nancy Haller, NHS Human Ecology teacher and conference faculty adviser, "the people who attended also found ways to improve themselves."

Of the 60 people at the conference, 50 were students who were randomly chosen through faculty and student suggestions and through the organizations to which the students belong.

Through the conference, self-awareness and awareness of others was gained, as was concern for others' problems.

The leadership skill, which initially brought the group together, have been "put to work" through the planning of a spring carnival, which will allow students and faculty to perform, and have their

May Festival talents shown.

A planning committee, which has no specific chairman, as that position is shared by all "leaders", makes the general group decisions. Committee chairman have been selected for each committee, with the committees consisting of members of the school community.

NHS faculty have attended workshops with Doctor Edwards in the past. This was made possible through a federal grant The teachers saw a need for student leadership training; and the November conference saw to that need.

Mrs. Haller finds the carnival "unique", in that students are planning it and following up their ideas with action. She feels that it is a "frustrating process" where "learning from doing" is stressed. Mrs. Haller thinks that "the more students who are involved in the carnival, the more people who'll be learning and having fun at the s h e time."

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Review Sunday's Scintillates

By Kim Molino Are you still wondering what to do on a Friday

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Sundays, 616 Union Street, formerly the Senior Citizen building, is a church transformed into e restaurantlbar. The appealing atmosphere strikes you upon entering through the doorway. Stained glass windows, flickering candles, sturdy wooden tables and green trees and plants - strung up with tiny clear bulbs. It's kind of like a combination of Quincy Market and a French cafe conglomerated into a comfortable cuisine.

To keep with that French consistency, their menu offers Quiche, sewed with a generous spinach salad and garnished with fresh straw- berries and melon, all for $3.50. But Sundays isn't meant to be a French restaurant, so naturally i t offers anything from a pocket sandwich to a giant chef salad . . . and of course, their special burgers prepared with anything from cheddar cheese ($2.25) to sour cream and mushrooms ($2.75).

Desserts shouldn't be neglected though. Del- icacies such as carrot cake ($1.251, Haagen Dazs natural ice cream topped with either M&M1s or a crushed Heath bar ($1.50) and grilled peanut butter sandwich sewed with a scoop of Haagen Dazs, sprinkled with confectioners sugar ($1.75).

Sundays is open Monday-Thursday from 11:30 - 12:00, the kitchen closing at 9:00; Friday from 11:30 - 12:00, the kitchen closing at 10:00; and Saturday from 12:00 - 12:00, the kitchen closing at 10:00.

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Jules Verne Medal Presented to Niskayuna

By Kim Moho This medallion, made for the city of Nantes, was

presented to Mr. Taormina, representing the high school, by M. Eveillard on behalf of Le lycee Jules Verne, at a reception held April 2 in the New Cafe, honoring the French exchange students.

Jules Verne, a famous French author, after I whom the lycee was named, and George Clemenceau, a French politician, both men from Nantes, are pictured on the front half of the medal. Embossed on the back of the coin is "The Alumni 1 Association from the schools in Nantes."

I JULES VERNE MEDAL - This medal was

When the NHS French students arrived in presented to Niskayuna High School by the visiting Nantes during February, they presented Le lvcee French students, at the tea which was held in their Jules Verne with a New York State flag. honor.

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Musical Notes

Disco Here To Stay

By R. Taylor The protest songs of the late sixties and the

acid-rock of the early seventies have now given way to a new form of music: Disco. Disco came into the public eye approximately four years ago. Such songs as "The Hustle", "Get Down" became popular in this country, mainly among the urban Black and Hispanic youth. Today, disco hits such as MacArthur Park, I Will Survive, YMCA , and countless others have inundated the pop charts.

Serious music listeners at first passed off the disco movement as a fad that was sure to pass, yet i t has continued to grow. The rate at which disco- teques are being built has mushroomed in the past few years, and the movement now encompasses the entire spectrum of American people. From the urban-poor to the super-rich, from teenagers to the elderly, disco fever has spread out of control across the country.

The disco movement has given rise to a number of stars in theatre and music alike. Donna Summer, a relative unknown a few short years ago is today considered the "Queen of Disco". Following such hits as "I Feel Love", "Heaven Knows" and others, she is acclaimed as one of the top female vocalists.

The Bee Gees came out of a musical slump recently, dominating the music scene with such disco hits as "Night Fever", "Staying Alive", and "You Should Be Dancing". This was a definite change of professional character following their easy-listening hits of the sixties.

Disco, with its feverish beat, foolish lyrics and lack of any powerful message or warning seems to be here to stay, yet one never knows in today's society. Trends seem to come and go with amazing frequency, so we'll just have to wait and see.. . and of course, boogie!

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BIEL Internships Next year, a similar program will be developed

for the middle school student, who will not receive course credit, but will complete 12 to 15 hours in the program over a six-week period.

The counselors are pleased with the initial enthusiasm of both students and mentors. They feel the program is particularly valuable for students who are planning to enter careers which require higher education or training and in which it is difficult to gain experience through part-time employment or volunteer work.

Debbie Wetzel has observed her mentor, Sgt. Jack Hamilton of the Schenectady Police Community Service Center, in a number of different roles. She has also experienced the excitement of accompanying an officer on a routine call and has learned of a number of related occupations that employ youth workers.

Andy Krastins' mentor, Ken LaPenta, meteorol- ogist at the Albany County Airport, has introduced him to the thrill involved in launching a weather balloon, even in sub-zero weather.

At the suggestion of her mentor, Architect Bob McDonald, Julia Weinberg is sketching several different types of buildings in the Schenectady area.

Linda Mohns has observed Sheila Vergith, a physician's assistant of the Ellis Hospital Depart- ment of Oncology, in every aspect of her work with outpatients at Ellis and on home visits.

Don Decker, new manager of WGY-WRGB, has afforded Gary Brand an opportunity to view and participate in the news-media business at every level.

Elicia Feingold's keen interest in fashion and design has led her to an exciting opportunity with Arlene Garelick of the Cameo School of Modeling.

If you want to know what a landscape architect does, ask Ginna Schell. She's working with Donald Boone Associates, landscape architect and environ- ment planner.

In addition to her brief role as "relief teller", Alicia Putnam has observed operations and spoken with members of all of the departments of the Mohawk National Bank. Her mentor, Donald Thompson, is as pleased with Alicia as she is with her experience at the bank.

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Greisemer Fights For Life Rights

By Kim Molino Right to left? No, not quite. As Mr. Robert

Greisemer, an active member of the Right to Life organization, explained, Right to Life exists primarily to educate the public about what abortion is and to alter the present abortion laws.

The Right to Life organization should not be confused with the Right to Life Party, though. Greisemer verified that for years there has existed a Right to Life organization functioning on local, state and national levels. Members of this organization formed a political party particulary for political purposes. The two groups share one common goal: the passage of a human life amendment to the Constitution.

The Schenectady chapter of the Right to Life organization is not a part of this political party; it acts as a link to the State wide organization - The New York State Right to Life Committee, Incorpor- ated. This education, non-profit, non-political group has existed for over eleven years.

On a larger scale there is a National Right to Life Committee to which the New York State Committee is affiliated.

The Schenectady Chapter of Right to Life, branching out locally toSaratoga, Albany, Renssel- aer and other neighboring counties, was formed early in 1970.

The group attributes its anti-abortion theory to the proof medical science has uncovered, that " . . . human life exists inside the woman's womb from the moment of conception. N O person should have the right to kill a baby before i t is born, no matter what stage the human life is in," Mr. Greisemer explained.

The local organization has accomplished achievements primarily through altering the people of this abortion problem. The group will continue to educate the public; Mr. Greisemer is confident that with an increase of support and involvement, the organization will be able to do i t more in depth and quantity.. educating the people by holding public meetings, hosting speakers and providing talks for organizations and groups.

Support for the group is elicited from all kinds of people, of various age groups and religious and political persuasions. The financial support is derived basically from membership dues, donations and aides in buying distributive literature, defray- ing speaker traveling expenses and generally covering all educational purposes.

Greisemer commented that the only cirwm- stance under which an abortion would be consid- ered acceptable would be in the case of saving the mother's life. "Afterall, Greisemer concluded, " . . . every person should have a right to life!"

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MUSCLE BOUND - Tully Townsend demonstrates one of his poses to a Warrior photographer. Tully's poses have led him to many titles.

Anne Kester Sets By Katie O'Brien

The thought of spending the early hours of the morning on skates in a chilly arena is enough to make most students cold and sleepy, but not Anne Kester. Anne, a senior, has been skating for eight years and has appeared in local shows, including on the floor of the RPI Fieldhouse in Troy this fall.

Anne has recently passed her American and Canadian eight tests, the most difficult figure skating tests in the U.S. and Canada. Anne feels that it is beneficial to have both gold medals for prestige in the skating instructional field, her ultimate goal. Most figure skaters have either the American or the Canadian medals, but not both. According to Anne, "you are better off with both medals than just one."

Anne has a rigorous schedule but she manages to keep up with her schoolwork and to participate in school sports. She has played field hockey and has run track. Anne feels that she "hasn't really made

STUDENT SPORTLIGHTS Tullv's Dreams

By Peter Abbey Tully Townsend, the hottest thing to step on a

basketball court since the cheerleaders, seems to have made quite a name for himself. However, Tully is more than just a showman. He has been bodybuilding for three years and possesses a true dedication to his work, lifting almost everyday.

Tully has been recognized as an exceptional bodybuilder in several previous competitions. One of his biggest highpoints must have been placing third in his class at the 1978 Mr. Teenage Eastcoast. He hopes to do well again in the 1979 Mr. Teenage Eastcoast on May 26, perhaps garnering a first place finish in the overall title.

These are all the steps he must take to enter the Mr. America contest by the age of 25. Tully's goal is to be the best. It takes a positive attitude to achieve gains. Weightlifting is actually a very psychological sport, requiring much concentration.

Goal s many sacrifices for skating," whereas, many serious Olympic contenders do no attend school, but take correspondence courses or study with a tutor.

This area is not known to be a prestigious skating area as Boston, Lake Placid, California, Long Island, or Rhode Island are. For this reason, Anne plans to postpone college so that she can return to Rhode Island next year to skate full time and compete in the Regional Competition.

A serious skater can often put a large dent in the family budget. It has been estimated that the average Olympic contender spends approximately 13-15,000 dollars a year. Anne has spent over 13,000 dollars in the years she has been skating.

I t takes a lot of dedication, time, talent, and ~nfortunately, a lot of money to become a serious skater today. Anne Kester is able to use her ibilities to bring her teaching goal closer.

Tom Calls Scuba Diving 'Fun and Exciting' By Jim Lyman requirements for taking the course. "You have TO

There are many sports and hobbies that are be a near expert swimmer, in good physical shape, popular during the season, but one of the most and over 15 years of age." exciting is scuba diving. This sport continues to be one of the fastest

Tom Stottlar, a junior at Nisky took the growing hobbies in the world and you too can join beginners scuba diving course at the YMCA last the exciting world of adventure. If you fit these year. When asked about the course, Tom requirements, sign up for the course at any YMCA explained, "I scuba dived a little before I took the dnrinn the months of January, April, or October. course, but I learned a lot from taking it. It was exciting and lot of fun. The cost was about $100, which is not much for the amount of knowledge that I received about diving."

Softball Cont'd Ellen Schuler(lO>, Laurie Daigle(9), Mona Golub(9),

"At the end of the course I received my Certified Sue Michaud(91, Lisa Morgan(91, Maria Salorio(9), Divers card which allows me to dive almost -isa ValiquetteO), Pam Vonie(91, and Kristin

Now A Reality Therefore, many bodybuilders are often mistaken for being egotistical.

Tully explains about bodybuilding, "it's my life, it's what I want to do." He adds that, it's made me become more aware of myself, and my capabilities. Sometimes I just walk around and see some guy out of shape . . . I wonder what I could do with that."

He says he feels healthier and that he can do more now that he has been weightlifting. Tully is devoted to what he is doing. He says that "I'll be lifting probably for the rest of my life, at least keeping in shape."

Tully is referred to an amateur bodybuilder. Through his approach and dedication, Tully exhibits all the qualities that make a professional, excluding working for commercial gain. In fact, i t is this aspect of amateurism that make for a more sincere person. As Tully puts it, "You have to believe in what you are doing." Surely, Tully does.

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PERFECT FORM - Ann Keetz, a senior gymnast shows her form on the balance beam

anywhere in the U.S." Tom also explained the Nilliams(9) comprise the JV squad. I'

'EXTRA INNINGS' A Look At The

By Dan Williams The pacified, content New York Yankees will

have to fight off complacency rather than adversity this year.

Their awesome lineup is about the same as last year, but key additions such as Tommy John, Juan Beniquez, and Luis Tiant should bolster their squad. They join the original World Championship cast of Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, Graig N s , Ron Guidry, and 'Goose' Gossage. Manager Bob Lemon, a placid man, will try to maintain peace on the Yankee front.

Jim Rice, destined to shatter all slugging records that immortals such as Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and Willie Mays set, will again try to carry the Redsox past the Yankees. His helpers will be ageless Carl Yastrzemski, Fred Lynn, Dennis Eckersley, and Bill 'Soup' Campbell. Could the disputes of late between Redsox players and brass be an indication of upcoming success? After all, it didn't hurt the Yanks.

The powerful Milwaukee Brewers will try to steamroli past the Yanks and Redsox. Slugger

School Seeks Grid Coach By Chris Cazer

The Athletic Department is having difficulty finding an acceptable head football coach to replace Coach Gisotti, who resigned from the post earlier this year.

Although the coaching position has been offered to one candidate, he has not yet responded. Robert Coccodrilli, head of the Athletic Department, believes "he would have jumped at the position if a teaching job was also offered. This is the problem", says Coccodrilli. "Football coaches are really teachers, and no teaching position is being offered with the coaching job."

The department hopes that this problem may be solved when new teaching positions are created come budget time. They feel if a new teaching position were created that "we could get a real fine selection of coaches."

Dr. Pepper Tourney Set By Bob Farley

The annual Dr. Pepper soccer tournament has been scheduled to be held May 4-6 at Shenen- dehowa High School this spring.

The tournament includes educational clinics featuring knowledgable soccer instructors, games amongst the entered teams, and a soccer banquet as conclusion. Niskayuna has entered a team called the Niskayuna Soccer Club. The club, however, is not associated with the Niskayuna High School

' soccer program. The tournament includes both boy and girl

divisions and age sections from toddlers to collegians, and the public is invited to attend.

AL Contenders Larry Hisle, Sixto Lezcano, Don Money, and Cecil Cooper give their lineup awesome potential. The pitching corps are headed by 22 game winner Mike Caldwell and Larry Sorensen. George Bamberger's only problem could be a weakness in the bullpen

In the West, the race promises to be as close as in the East. California has made big strides in their quest of a pennant. The addition of Rod Cerew and Dan Ford from the Twins will combine with Don Baylor, Joe Rudi, and Carney Lansford to produce a solid offensive attack. Pitchers Nolan Ryan and Frank Tanana hope to carry a strong and young pitching staff.

The Kansas City Royals, with the same lineup as in the previous three years will try to maintain their hold on the pennant. Amos Otis, Al Cowens, George Brett, and Hal McRae are all big hitters. Dennis Leonard, a consistent pitcher who wins many big games will get relief from the bullpen in Al Hrabosky, a top fireman every summer.

Oscar Gamble joins the Texas Rangers with hopes of helping his squad to a first-ever pennant. The names and bats are there but they have had trouble putting it altogether in previous years. A1 Oliver, Richie Zisk, and Jim Sundberg are the main cogs in the Ranger attack. Their pitching corps is a little weak but was greatly improved by the addition of Sparky Lyle and Jim Kern to their bullpen.

New Coaches Guide Girls' Softball

By Terri Novak Nisky Softball will soon begin its new season.

Tryouts were held for two weeks, with each girl alphabetically assigned to different days. Al- together 88 girls signed up. Only 18 girls were picked for JV and 20 for Varsity.

Both squads will operate under new coaches this year. Mr. Gawlas has stepped up to the Varsity after directing the JV last year. Gawlas has replaced last year's coach, Mrs. McDonald, who is on sabbatical leave. Mr. McDonnell will coach the JV.

The varsity team will consist of seniors: Kathy Herrick, Dorrie Kelly, Terri Novak, Olivia Rhodes, and Karen Roth; juniors Jennifer Brust, Bridget DeLuca, Sue DeRocher, Debra Hali, Jennifer Staley, and Lynn Moffett; sophomores Linda Conley, Kelly DeLuca, Karen Hailer, Sue Oliva, Linda Schadler, Nancy Timo, and Linda Welsh; Freshmen Darlene LeVielle and Bonnie Richards.

Sue Salorio(ll), Heather FrareydO), Sondra GermerdO), Shari Guidos(lO), Beth HolmstromdO), Sheryl Huss(lO), Joyce Ann Keating(lO), Katie Killie(lO), Michelle McCoydO),

Photo by Peter Abbey

PRE-GAME PSYCH - Junior Dave DeMarco skies for a dunk in the warm-ups before the annual Junior-Senior Basketball Classic. The seniors upheld tradition blasting the juniors 39-26.

Albany Eagles - A Team To Watch

By Bob Parley The New York Eagles pro soccer team has

announced their home schedule for 1979 to be played in Albany's Bleeker Stadium.

In the Eagle's spotlight this year are such players as Andjelko Tesan, the Eagles captain, and 16 time member of the Yugoslavian National Team. Tesan stars at fullback and is an important key to the Eagles' success this year.

Some of the young, American college talent include Albany State's former team captain fullback Simon Curanaj and midfielder Clyde Watson from Clemson University.

Sleeker Stadium, the site of the Eagles' home games this year, is no stranger to first class soccer. I t has hosted Albany State for many years and has seen many exciting soccer matches during that time. State is now considered one of the best soccer schools in New York State.

The 1979 Eagles home schedule is as follows: May 20, 2 p.m. - Columbus Magic May 27, 3 p.m. - Indianapolis Daredevils May 30, 7:30 p.m. - L.A. Skyhawks June 10, 3 p.m. - Cleveland Cobras June 13, 7:30 p.m. - California Sunshine June 17, 3 p.m. - New Jersey Americans July 8, 3 p.m. - Sacremento Gold July 15, 3 p.m. - New Jersey Americans August 5, 3 p.m. - New Jersey Americans August 12, 3 p.m. - Cleveland Cobras August 17, 8 p.m. - New York Apollo August 24, 8 p.m. - Pennsylvania Stoners

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