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Niskayuna, New York September '79 Volume 6 Issue 1 f

Photo by Greg Germer

NISKAYUNA STUDENTS go over a layout with Dr. Mario Garcia of Syracuse University during the Syracuse Press Institute. Left to riaht are Chris White, Susan Jaffe (hidden behind Chris), Maureen

Editors Gain Know-How Attending Conference

By &//n Mullen Twelve members of the Warrior staff, including

advisers LeRoy Jewett and Mary Jewett, attended the School Press Institute of Journalism at Syracuse University during August

The Institute offered three courses; two for different levels of newswriting, and one for yearbook design. Each course met during two three-hour periods daily, with homework assigned nightly. One hundred sixteen students were enrolled, the majority coming from the New York area, but some came from as far away as Michigan and Ohio.

Mario Garcia, a graphic arts professor at SU, coordinated the program and devoted one three- hour session to layout and design. John Mitchell and Robert Button taught the newswriting class, while Randy Stano ran the yearbook sessions.

The course, designed to give intensive training in preparation for the 1979-80 publication of school newspapers and yearbooks, was held at the Newhouse School of Public Communications. Students stayed at the Treadway Inn on Genesee Street in Syracuse. Graduates of the program attended a banquet and awards ceremony on the

Vaughan, Dr. Garcia, Bob Parley and Jocelyn Mullen. last day of class.

Deans: No Bonfire Tardy Policy Made Harsher \

By Lori Weinstein The possibility of a bonfire in the Fall of 1979 has

been nixed because of "a culmination of things" according to Ronald Coleman, assistant principal at NHS.

A few reasons for not holding a bonfire this year include supervision and weather problems. In 1978 the Key Club and administration had a "tough" time organizing the activity, which is used to welcome fall sports. There were also problems with middle schoolers attending the event The weather was another factor, because a bonfire can't be held in the rain.

Mr. Coleman said that the option to hold the bonfire is always there, but with the various problems that have accompanied the activity and the fact that the administration and Key Club run the event without the interest of the student body, it was decided not to have the bonfire again, this year.

"A pep rally-dance is an alternative to the bonfire, and i t would also serve to welcome all fall sports at Niskayuna," says Coleman.

By Jocelyn Mullen A new school policy regarding tardiness is in

affect at NHS this year, because many teachers complained that excessive lateness and absences were disrupting the learning process.

In past years, there were two categories of tardiness: excused and unexcused. Now these categories have been combined, and a detention will be automatically assigned to a late student, unless a parent calls the student's dean with a legal excuse. No more written excuses will be accepted for late arrivals.

1 The new policy was drawn up by Mr. Taormina. and the Deans after numerous complaints from teachers, and the results of a survey which I. . indicated that tardiness and absences bothered a I . majority of teachers more than any other problem. "A lenient policy created problems of record keeping and tutoring students who missed lessons. When we analyzed the daily attendance bulletin, we ,came uo with some shocking figures and

"A lenient policy created problems of record keeping . . . we came up

with some shocking figures and decided it was time for a

stricter solution."

decided it was time for a stricter solution." statet Mr. Taormina.

During the 1978-79 school year, 85 student were absent daily, 20 were tardy with no excuses and 42 were tardy with excuses. Together wid students leaving early because of sickness or paren authorization, a total of 179 students missed classe: daily at Niskayuna last year. Mr. Taormina hope, that the new system will cut down on teachin! problems and increase student learning levels.

Niskayuna High School Editorial 1 Team Privileges Reserved

As the end of summer approaches, and the %ginning of the academic year comes into full wing, so does the start of the 1979-80 inter- ~holastic sports season. Now is an appropriate ime to examine some of the strengths and weaknesses of the high school athletic competition.

One major goal of all teams, as well i t should be, IS victory. When a team wins, it breeds area ~ecognition, respect for and by the school, and often team unity. A winning team helps anchor support For the sport by drawing big crowds and money for the Boosters Club. Most important, everybody loves a winner.

The question isn't whether or not a team should try to win, but is winning important enough to sacrifice the true purpose of high school athletics? The face of interscholastic sports has changed for the worst in many instances because of the WIN column. The WIN pressure is put on teams so that, unfortunately, some coaches prefer the "super talent" athlete over the "Charlie Hustle" type because of his or her quick return in ability and performance. These coaches' section officials, and sport administrators cut down the squad size to n a b the coaches to work with his "best prospects". With these limited squads of "high

talent" players the coaches can devote most of their time to strategy and plays rather than skills and spirit. As a result the main purpose for high school sports, to develop teamwork and a good sense of competition among young men and women, is reserved for a select few.

Sports has a great deal to offer to all students, and of course, Niskayuna alone can't change the nation by changing our system, but it can take steps like these to help to ease the problem.

1. Work to increase the size of varsity squads in both Niskayuna and our section in order for more athletes to compete. 2. Expand our present to include more intramural programs for major sports so that students who may not be varsity caliber can still participate in their chosen sport 3. Increase our youth sports program in order to improve the skills of both the talented and non-talented athletes, in many major sports.

Following these improvements the Niskayuna sports program will not only give more students a chance to experience teamwork and healthy competition, but also allow for winning teams we can be proud of.

Edi tors-in-chief: R o b e r t Parley J o c e l y n Mullen

News Editor: Anne H i n c h e y Ann Herrlinger

Feature Editors: Maureen Vaughan Christine A. White

Photo Editor: Greg Germer Correspondence Editor: & Distribution Lori Weinstein Copy Editor: Barbara R o l a n d Business Mgr.: S u s a n J a f f e Advisers: M a r y & L e R o y

Jewett

S i g n e d letters to the editor and articles are welcomed f r o m a l l a n d may be left in the Warrior o f f i c e in R o o m E200. All articles submitted must be type wr i t ten and double spaced. We reserve the right to edit letters and articles f o r length and grammer, but we wil l not alter the ideas.

NHS STUDENTS AND ADVISORS gather in front of the Treadway Inn in Syracuse where they stayed while attending the Syracuse Press Institute, August 19-24. Left to right (front row) Bob Parley, Duane Hughes, Maureen Vaughan, Christine White, Susan Jaffe and Mary Jewett (advisor). Left to right (back row) LeRoy Jewett (advisor) Jocelyn Mullen, Greg Germer, Lori Weinstein, Anne Hinchey, Barb Roland.

Warrior Welcomes Frosh As school doors opened wide on the first day of

school, students wander through the halls. As always there arrives a new class of freshmen who are ready to learn and play an active part in the high school.

For the first few weeks, bewildered faces peer up at room numbers and down at maps, and many freshmen get sent down J hall to buy their pool passes. The Warrior staff realizes that being a frosh or being new to the school is tough, but there was alime when we were sent down J hall, too. The Warrior welcomes all new students, and any suggestions, comments, or articles that they have to

offer, because we are here to serve the students. We would like to extend our invitation to any student who would like to join our staff. We need your ideas and talent

The transition from middle school to high school is a difficult one, and even when the homework piles up, and the term paper for Mr. Anderson is a week late, don't get discouraged. Think about the upperclassmen who survived their freshmen year and graduated with honors. Niskayuna High School demands a lot from its students, but it offers a lot, too. Get involved in your school, the clubs, the sports, and the publications, and show Niskayuna that you've got what it takes.

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NHS Students Host German Exchange By Lori Weinstein

New faces, places, and discoveries will be enjoyed by 45 West Germans arriving for a month-long American visit on Septe iber 21.

These high school-aged students are partici- pating in an exchange begun in April, when 43 NHS students visited them and got a taste of their lifestyle in Bochum, an industrial city, where the students reside. The April trip lasted 3 weeks, during which school, castles, museums, and other attractions were featured.

Plans for the W. German group, who'll live with their exchange partners, include a Saratoga tour September 25, an all day tour of Boston on Sept. 27, with a night baseball game. This Boston trip is for both German and American participants. A trip to the downtown GE turbine works on October 2 is planned, as are an Oct 3 trip to the State Capitol, during which government buildings will be toured and greetings will be wished by Assemblyman Wemple, and a Niagara Falls excursion to be held Oct. 4. October 8 offers, for German and American partners, a day at Lake George, to include a ride on the steamer ship Mohican. This will be followed by an R&D tour Oct. 9. October 10-12 will see our visitors touring Washington, D.C. with tentative plans for an October 16 visit to Union College. The journey will end the 19th when our travelers fly home.

Karl Friedrich Beuckelmann, a tour guide and college student, will reside with Chris Myllo, NHS junior. Wolfgang Dunewald and Sam Bigelow will share lodgings, as will Frank Fobinger and Scott Holmes, and Clemens Pricks and Steve Young. All three NHS boys mentioned above are seniors. Volker Husberg and Bob Koehler will live under the same roof for a month, as will Heinrich Kaiser von Hagen and NHS graduate Dave Wood.

Michael Klanke will stay with Bill McColl, as Volke Kluy will be in Derek Stoddard's company.

Photo bv Bochum newsoamr' . . ALMOST 100 PEOPLE, seen in front of the Hilhegardis Schule in Bochum, West Germany, on April 14 following the arrival of NHS students and chaperones, are involved in the Niskayuna-Bochum exchange. The second part of the exchange occurs September 21 to October 19 when the West Germans will visit their Niskayuna partners.

Thomas Kuhlmann and Winton Gibbons will be Kundin. Ute Henk and senior Rebekah Kirchner residing together, as will Helmut Knojetzki and will co-habitate, as will t h k u n and Dan Lance Mion be sharing company and housing. Scheib, Claudia Kaiser and Liz Dobson, Maria Franz Mittelvieghaus stays with BG student Jeff Klingberg and Amy Adamst and Godelind k~rdass Poersch. and Amy Dunham: Susanne Kuhn plans to live

Peter Niemann and senior Own Dougherty will with Lori Weinstein, Monika Opferkuch with senior reside together, as will Peter Orda and NHS junior Alice Hart, Suzanne Osterholt with senior Dana Dave Bartholic, Alexander Pickshaus and John POW^^, and Birgi! Redemann with senior Trinket Young, and Markus Rohr, John Davis, Peter Dandy- Sigrun Spate will be h ~ ~ d by junior Fran Sindermann and Mark Westcott will share Mark's Dobbins, Carole h l t z by Ann Feeser, and Ines lodgings. Dirk Spangenberger will co-habitate with Urbainsky will reside with junior Jane Gretz. Bill Ham, Ralf Stieglitz with junior Jim Garbe, Hans Olga Vitek and Janice Paulsen will stay together Sturm with Peter O'Anieri, and Frank Thielemann at Janice's house, while Ulrike Wahle and Julie with junior Tony George, Thomas Vossmerbfiimer Scheib will co-habitate, as will Lioba Waleczek and will house with Chris Curley, Stephan Witteler with NHS senior Dave Casey, and Julia Wf~llner and senior John Groeteh, and Jochen Wustenfeld will Barb Oliver, and Konny Zetzsche and Patricia live with Matt Dougherty. Smetana.

Susanne Bartels plans to stay with senior Marc Mr. Gerhard Niggeling, chaperone from Goldberger, Heike Bruderek with junior Maria Graf-Englebart S C ~ U ~ , and his wife, Renate, will Bohlander, and Gudula Gerwin with senior Robyn reside with NHS German teacher Mr. J. Huffman,

as will Mrs. Berlinde Jacket, chaperone from

Guidance Prepares Students - By James J. Ives

Students met with their counselors during the month of September to review high school transcripts and discuss college application pro- cedures.

The primary purpose of the senior meetings, according to guidance counselor Frank Tedesco, was to determine whether or not the students were presently involved in a college selection process, and to outline acceptable college applications on procedures for them to follow. During these meetings, which were held during the student's free periods, New York State Regents Scholarship applications were distributed and completed during

the session. Students were given an opportunity to look over

their high school transcripts, which include a list of the student's extracurricular activities, grade point average, grades and standardized test scores during the past three years, in order to update class activities.

Seniors were encouraged to submit their college applications early to avoid missing application deadlines. In the future, students will meet with their respective counselors on an individual basis to make more specific post-high school plans Tedesco said.

Hildegardis Schule, and her daughter, Katrin reside with Mrs. Phyllis Dietze, Foreign Language Resource Center secretary and chaperone on the April trip.

Latin, Spanish Clubs Plan Educational Trip to Boston

ffy ~ n n e ~ i n c h e ~ A trip to Boston is being planned coordinately by

the Latin and Spanish clubs. They will visit Quincy Market, Fanuel Hill, and the Museum of Fine Arts.

All members of Spanish Club and Latin Club are welcome to attend this trip, set for October 20. Miss Scheck, Miss Peterson, and two other chaperones will attend.

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New Staff Brightens Halls, Prepares Students By Anne Mnchey

Several new faces will be seen at NHS this fall, due to a large number of faculty changes.

The English Department has undergone sub stantial change. Many members of the English staff will not be returning this year. Ms. Constance Crawford and Mrs. Marie Felthousen have retired. Ms. Stephanie Biscone, Mrs. Martha Goldhauf, Mrs. Karen Goldwater, and Ms. Gail Satter have resigned. Mrs. Judith Harris, who had been on leave and was expected to rejoin the staff this fall will not be returning.

Miss Debra Peterson, a first year teacher, will join the English staff this fall. Miss Peterson, a graduate of the College of S t Rose, was a student teacher at Albany High School. She's a graduate of Bishop Gibbons High School, and has been very active in local dramatics. Miss Peterson will be working with Miss Zatt, another new teacher, in school dramatics.

Mr. Fred Daniels, a graduate of Bowdoin College and Colgate Graduate School, will begin his second year of teaching at Niskayuna. He spent his first year of teaching at a private school in Connecticut Daniels is interested in coaching soccer.

Miss Marilyn Zatt will begin working at NHS both as an English teacher and as the new Drama Program Director. Miss Zatt earned her master's degree at SUNY Albany. Her last teaching job was in New Orleans, La. and prior to that, she taught in

Continued from page 3 Junior met in groups with their counselors this

September as well to discuss PSAT applications and learn about other testing procedures. Meetings will be held on a more extensive basis this spring to prepare them for future college selection.

Freshmen counselors held orientation meetings this past month during the students' free periods to familiarize them with school functions and to answer any questions that the freshmen may have had about Niskavuna High School.

Lowville, N.Y. Dr. Nedra Stimpfle-Jones, a graduate of Ohio

State, will also join the NHS English staff. Dr. Stimpfle-Jones taught at Skidmore College for the last 6 years.

Mrs. Ann Lemmond, the English Resource Center aide for the past 9 years, will be leaving the English Dept to work for Mr. Button in Individual- ized Pupil Services.

Mr. David Crandall will be teaching social studies at NHS in the mornings. Crandall is a graduate of Burnt Hills High School, where he will be teaching afternoons. He will coach JV soccer here this fall.

Ms. Sandra Gradywill replace Mrs. Elaine Arffa in the Business Dept Grady has had experience as a substitute teacher at NHS.

Ms. Francine Feinberg will be working as a guidance counselor at NHS. She's had experience working with children with problems.

Ms. Marcia laquinta will fill the new position of a Resource Teacher this fall. She participated in a student intern program with SUNY Albany in cooperation with NHS. Ms. Marilyn Sargent will replace Mr. Larry Licopoli in the Special Education Department

Miss Carol Scheck, Spanish teacher at NHS, has resigned. No replacement has been decided upon.

Mrs. Arlene Wiley is leaving her position as S.S. Resource Center Aide. A replacement has not yet been found for Mrs. Wilev.

Colleqe Plans HS - By Jocelyn Mullen

The College of St. Rose is offering a creative writing workshop for interested junior and seniors, beginning September 29, and continuing for the next three consecutive Saturdays until October 20.

Each session covers a specific area of creative writing, including poetry, fiction, and prose. A $5.00 registration fee will admit the student to all four sessions, which will include orinted handwtii

Atherton Faces Heart Surgery

By Joeelyn Mullen Mr. Atherton, head of the science department at

NHS, was admitted into Albany Medical Center to undergo open heart surgery. Dr. Ben Arthur Green will take over Mr. Atherton's advanced placement and honors physics classes, while Graham Place will assume the department chairman's responsi- bilities.

Atherton will be out of school for 2 or 3 months, returning to full-time duties by the second semester. Mr. Atherton has complete confidence in Dr. Green's ability. "He came with excellent references, as well as a lot of experience," Mr. Atherton stated.

Dr. Green received his bachelor's degree and his master's degree from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, and his PhD from Johns Hopkins College. He also taught a total of 14 years at Baylor College, Case Western Reserve University, Johns Hopkins, and the Educational Research Center at MIT. He was also the associate dean at Empire State College for 1 % years. He is presently self-employed as a investment manager, apart from his substitute teaching job.

Writing Course and other materials. The classes are held from 990 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Science Hall of the College of S t Rose, 432 Western Ave., Albany.

The workshops will be directed by members of the college faculty, and individual attention will be given. Participants will submit their work for critique and analysis. Registration is limited, so call: 471-5239 as soon as possible if you would like to enroll.

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Stroebel Resigns Key Club Post

By Anne Hinchey LeRoy Jewett has become Key Club's new

interim advisor due to the resignation of Geoffrey Stroebel last spring. Mr. Jewett has accepted this position until a NHS faculty member is willing to permanently replace Mr. Stroebel, Key Club's acting adviser of eight years.

Phil Farrar, the Kiwanis Club adviser to Key Club said that there is a need for a resident faculty adviser in addition to his administrative position. Mr. Jewett's main objective is to find a full time adviser.

Key Club's officers for the 1979-80 school year are all seniors. Jim Ferriera is president Dave Maisel is vice president, Brian Vaughan, secretary, and Dan Mahoney is treasurer.

Chess Club, advised by Richard Beeler, wel- comes newcomers to every meeting. The solution to this puzzle may be obtained at any Chess Club meeting.

Review Cheap Trick at Budakan

By Jon Belvin I t begins with the roaring of the crowd and then

the announcer introduces the main attraction. No, this is not a night at SPAC, it's the opening of the Cheap Trick album "Cheap Trick at Budakan."

This album has been a number one seller ever since i t was released and most likely will be a hot seller for a while to come. The big singles, "I Want You to Want Me" and "Ain't That a Shame" have come from this album and are now big on the charts. Also another song that is rising from this album is "Surrender". This is not to say that these three songs are the only good ones, but every one of these songs has the fast music beat that everyone is listening to.

Even though the concert was performed in April 1978, it is still going on, and it is a concert you shouldn't miss.

Spacecraft Ventures into Outer Space By Bob Parley

The Pioneer spacecraft, which recently photo- graphed Saturn, will soon become the first manmade probe to venture into deep space.

Launched in 1973, the sturdy Pioneer I1 will send back photographs, data from radiation tests, and ultraviolet scans of the areas i t will explore.

The probe has maintained stability despite such setbacks as a solar wind "bow shock", loss of its asteroid-meteorite detector, and rough voyage through Saturn's rings.

After giving the world its first close look at Saturn, Pioneer will enter the realms of deep space. Traveling at a speed greater than 71,000 MPH, the craft is quickly able to leave our solar system.

A gold plaque on the side of the probe carries a peace greeting to any civilization i t may encounter within the depths of our galaxy. While exploring into the far reaches of the universe, Pioneer will hopefully continue to send us back information providing man with a further glance at a venture into outer space.

Carter Slipping, Candidates Numerous By Bob Farley

The President's plummeting slide in the polls is causing the slate of White House candidates to grow longer and more hopeful each month.

As the end of Jimmy Carter's term draws closer, and such incidences as accusations of cocaine use in his cabinet, a feud with the press core, an inability to successfully combat the energy and inflation crisis, and attacks of rabid rabbits that disappear become commonplace, it appears we have a chance for a new president in 1980.

The most recent stir in the presidential pool is Ted Kennedy's announcement that if he ran, his family would support him. This is a drastic change from Senator Kennedy's previous qon-budging statement "I will not be a candidate for president"

The Kennedy announcement has fueled the fires for many of the "Draft Kennedy Movements" in the country today. The leaders of the movement state that although they think Carter to be a good, honest man, they also believe that he lacks the leadership qualities and charisma to lead our country and to be successfullv re-elected. They feel the ~emocratic party would be strengthened by

The main question is is Kennedy going to run for America's Chief Executive. Some people feel he does not represent the views of the country. He is an outspoken Liberal leader in the Senate and the nation is obviously moving to the right of the political spectrum. He also has the controversy of Chappaquidick hanging over him. Whether he i s capable or not, he still leads in the polls over Carter. The Kennedy "fever" is once again hitting the republic.

Other fast-moving candidates includes: John Connelly (R), Howard Baker (R), George Bush (R) and Jerry Brown (Dl. John Connelly is an exciting top contender. This former governor of Texas who was shot with John F. Kennedy in '63, now leads the Republicans for the '80 nomination. George Bush, the former CIA director is probably one of the most qualified Republican presidential hopefuls but one of the least known. He also has a strong campaign. On the Democratic side there is Jerry Brown with his famous girl friend Linda Ronstadt, Brown represents the conservative trend in the nation today.

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Niskayuna High School ÑE Feature Photo!

Niskayuna Students and Alumni SN Greg Germer, a senior at NHS, won the weekly

Schenectady Gazette photo contest in the sixth week, with his picture of the Great Blue Herons nesting. The same picture was later named a grand finalist.

His photo of the nesting herons will go to the Kodak International contest to compete for awards totaling $55,000. Gazette judges commented, "The lines, stark contrast, and the position of the birds all combined to catch the judges' attention."

Germer used a Cannon 400mm lens, mounted high in a nearby tree. An auto winder and a pneumatic release enabled Greg to trigger his camera from 100 feet away. He hid in the woods and waited for the herons to return to their nest Even with Greg's complicated set-up, it took him weeks to get the pictures he wanted.

Dave Feiden, a 1973 Niskayuna High School Photo by Day Foldon

graduate, was a winner is the Gazette contest for his color photo of fireworks on the 4th of July. The fireworks were taken at the Empire State Plaza, Feiden was trying to capture an "I Love New York" type photo.

Using a Nikon F-2 camera, Kodachrme ASA64 color film and a 24mm lens, Feiden started his I second exposure before the fireworks went up. He waited for the fireworks to reach their peak before closing the shutter. He also captured a interesting reflection in the glass on one of the buildings.

Feiden hopes to go into photography sales but will still go on doing creative work as a hobby.

Photo by ~ o h n ~ l a c k m e r

Miss Elizabeth Naples, a former NHS student was a winner in both the third and sixth weeks of the Schenectady Gazette's annual photography contest.

Using a Nikon F-2 camera with llford Ft-4 film, Naples won i n the third week with a photo of greasy, aged hands. She was also a winner in the sixth week with her photo of dirty, wet black sneakers. Both photos were chosen for their design and texture qualities. They were part of a school assignment majoring in photography.

Naples has been successful in past Gazette contests, she is a former Gazette grand finalist and Kodak International contest winner. Liz has also

Blackmore continues success, John Blackmore has won for the second consecutive week in the Gazette's photo contest.

Blackmore, a 1977 Niskayuna High School graduate, won in the first week of the photo contest with his photo of a man leaping off brickyard falls outside of Syracuse. He repeated his performance in the second week with his photo of a man walking through the woods on Route 9 on a warm hazy winter day. Both prints give you a feeling of solitude.

Blackmore has also been successful in past years, he is a former National Scholastic Gold medal

won Best of Show at Niskayuna's annual George B. winner, Gazette contest winner and Best of Show Naples photography contest, a competition in winner at Niskayuna Naples contest Blackmore is memory of her brother who was also a Gazette currently attending Syracuse University where he is

Photo by Liz Naples winner. majoring in photojournalism and marketing.

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reeo Gazette Photo Contest

Photo by Greg Germer

Photo by Liz Naples

Patrick Heagharty, a junior at NHS, just took up photography as a hobby and is already a winner in the Schenectady Gazette photo contmt In the fourth week of the contest Pat won with a photo of his uncle Donald.

"I caught him in a cimmmbc . . MM. Ha alway sleeps", Pat said. "I titled my print Danny Boy".

Patrick has no future plans d becanim a photographer, but he says if s an interesting hobby that he will continue with. He used a Cannon AEI camera with Kodak Tri-x film fa his winning photo.

Photo by Pat Heagherty

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1 Feature September '79 9 I Summer Bites the

By M. Leig Williams Summer died today. I mean it really bit the dust,

as the saying goes. I knew it was all over when the alarm rang at 7:00 and my groggy mind thought, with a twinge of anguish, "NHS, here I come."

Now, don't get me wrong. I don't hate school. The fact that I'm obligated to be in the same place, at the same time, almost every day of the year, I find a bit contrary to the basic ideals of freedom. But, that's the breaks. However, coming back to school does prove one thing. It proves truth in Robert Frost's words, "Nothing gold can stay."

Dust - 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' Golden sunshiny days of backyard tanning and

days at Lake George have slipped through September fingers. The freedom of sand running through my toes on July beaches is gone forever -- forever until next year. And until next year no more ears that drone last night's concert into today's existence. No more water-skiing, pool-hopping, or cooking out Goodbye, it's been nice. Goodbye summer friends and lovers and bird outside my window who sings a song of praise to fat, juicy worms wriggling in summer soil. I'll miss you.

Hello grind. Early morning classes and late

night bouts of studying. If s paper writing season, the time of holding a pen so long that fingers forget they belong to hands and not to Bic, Inc. So we meet again, messy locker, the old lunch I left in you last year. How's it been? I had a great summer, didn't really want to come back. Back to days of obligations, regulations, repetition, and old friends.

Old friends and the times we've had - that I almost, but not quite forgot. Now the air smells like football and apples and red leaves. The sun sleeps late today, but if s OK. Summer had to die. Fall was waiting to live.

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moppets. The Muppet Movie is loaded with many of the

muppets seen on the famous Muppet Show with plenty of super stars guests. The movie opens with a green frog strumming on a banjo sitting in the, middle of a swamp. When an agent from1 Hollywood comes up and suggest the frog, namedl Kermit, that he should try to make i t big in1 Hollywood, the fun starts there. Kermit leaves the swamp and heads for Hollywood, on the way picking up many friends who want the same thing as he wants.

The muppetry is and always has been, fantastic for the Moppets, thanks to Jim Henson. Henson has done a wonderful job with this movie and the Muppet Show. So, with the crazy antics of Fozzie Bear or the beauty and strength of the famed Miss Piggy, the Muppet Movie must be seen.

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Fight Cold in Style

By Alike Berke The fashion capitals of the world release so many

new styles of big, warm, heavy coats each year that there is no reason any Schenectady girl or woman should be shivering in the wintertime.

Coats now, are made enough ways that they fit into any active woman's life. Womansf coats arp acquiring a conservative look like Calvin Klein's gray, wool coat with a black velvet collar found at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Coats vary from 1 inch to 1 % inchesshorter this year. Tweed, fake fur, melton, fleece, plush, mohair, cashmere, and camel hair are the latest fabrics. New features are peplums, big belts, antique buttons, pleats, padded M l d e r s , asymet- rical closings, and hoods. Shawl collars, wing collars, mandarin collars and slim notch collars are the season's eye catchers. There is also a color for everybody as well as a collar for everyone.

The most popular colors to select from are black, gray, red, white, oatmeal, wheat, taupe, ginger, rosewood, sage, raisin, and blue.

Womens winter coats are made in 5 styles: the redingote can be single or double breasted, the reefer has a wide &houlder line. The inverted triangle has a close to the neck collar, the wrap is made slim, and the traditional box coat has a small collar and straight shoulders.

Another way to keep warm is in a long or short all-weather coat. The most practical of the bunch have zipout linings. Fabrics range from cordoroy to quilted, quiana, from sham suede to down. Canvas coats are being found in far-out color combinations; sichas, black with hot pink trim, magenta with blue, or even purple with red. The more ordinary colors which still exist include tawny brown, mushroom, soft green, and burgundy.

To keep the rest of you warm -- try a pair of wool gloves, a pair of cashmere pantyhose, a mohair scarf, or a felt hat with a big crazy feather.

Travel on One Tank of Gas By Jocelyn Mullen

Times are getting hard for teenagers now. Gas is getting scarcer, Mom and Dad are reluctant to lend the car, and our wallets get lighter with every stop at the corner gas station.

It's easy to say, "I'm bored," or "There is nothing to do." But a successful teenager can always find something to do, even when the gas tank registers only half full and your wallet registers empty.

Autumn brings cool breezes, bright colors, and leaves crackling under foot. What better place is there to greet Fall then on the trail?The Adirondack Forest is only minutes from Niskayuna, and camping is an exhilarating, inexpensive way to spend a weekend.

The Adirondack Forest Reserve offers a variety of wilderness experiences. There are lakes, rivers, and streams connected by marked and unmarked trails, just waiting to be explored. A favorite of many seasoned backpackers is the Northville - Lake Placid trail.

The trail is 133 miles long, stretching from the Northville bridge to Lake Placid Village. The six main sections are accessible from the highway, and the length need not scare prospective hikers. You can leave your car, hike in five or ten miles, camp near a stream or lake, and hike back out the next day. More determined campers can do an entire section, or even the whole trail. Supplies can be replenished at various villages off the trail, and

lean-tos and fireplaces are maintained at frequent intervals.

The path follows a northerly course, connecting the picturesque Adirondack foothills to the rugged High Peaks region. The first sections are less difficult for beginning campers, while the High Peaks are a challenge for even an expert. Numerous lakes and streams provide abundant pike, bass;and pickeral fishing in the Fall. Game hunting is permitted in season, according to State rules and regulations.

Proper equipment is essential for any kind of wilderness trip. Good hiking boots, extra clothing, a sturdy pack, a warm sleeping bag, a lightweight tent and nutritional food are only part of a camper's ensemble. A flashlight, compass, waterproof matches and a first aid kit should also be included.

Topographic maps of the trail sections are available at sporting goods stores, and the New York State Department of Environmental Conserva- tion publishes a section by section trail guide. Prospective campers can obtain information by writing to the Dept. of Environmental Conserva- tion, Region 5 headquarters, Ray Brook, New York, 12977, or by visiting the EnCon office on Wolf Road in Colonie.

Always follow basic safety procedures and remember, if you pack it in, pack i t out. Don't litter on the trail.

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Outdoor Living Skills

Plans Vermont Trip By Bob Carr

Outdoor Living Skills, a course in NHS's Athletic Department, will travel north to Merck Forest in Vermont for a camping trip. The group will leave October 5 and return home October 7.

Some of the activities will include learning to read maps and compasses, climbing mountains,' identifying treesand plants, and taking a night hike without lights.

Miss Nargis and Miss Cleveland, physical education teachers, will chaperone the trip.

Students will put in some money for bus transportation and food. Many people think special freeze-dried foods are needed, and that may be true for long backpacking trips but not for this one. Campers can bring anything they want, but they will have to carry it in, so most of i t will be lightweight All cooking will be done either over an open fire or on camp stoves.

There are going t o be more trips this year, so if this all sounds interesting to you, see Miss Nargis for fall sign-ups.

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Cheerleaders Vie for Places on Squad By Susan Jaffe

As school and football season drew near, 34 apprehensive girls stood waiting and wanting, trying to find out who made the 1979-80 cheer- Ipading squad. Carefully each one did her routine of three cheers, cartwheels, splits, and jumps.

As tryouts continued, Nancy Peters, the new cheerleading coach; Mrs. Irene Jwell, the former cheerleading coach; and Nina Stacy, a physical education major; watched and chose20 of the 34 girls. "We look for good execution of cheers, how well each girl works with her partner, the loudest voices, and good poise," stated Peters on how to choose a good cheerleader.

the end of the day. The new varsity squad consists of: Julie Hogue, Karen Keating, Susan Wayne, Colleen Williams, Eileen Therrien, Ellen Williams, Linda Castor, Jenner Owen, Jessica Potts, and Freda McKinney. Rooting for the JV team will be: Susan Sessa, Laurie Daigle, Linda Jones, Jill Harvey, Nancy Jones, Debbie Wexler, Jane Gretz, Maria Bolander, Patty Smentana, and Joyce Ann Keating.

"The spirits are high and we have a rowdy bunch this year. All in all, I think we're going to have one of our best years yet." commented Julie Hogue, a varsity cheerleader. . ?we& lucky girls found their names posted at /

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Runners Train Without Coach By Peter Christian

Training for weeks without a coach to prepare for a tempestuous fall running season, there appears to be just one word to describe this year's Niskayuna Cross Country team: sheer excitement. Well, almost one word.

Head Coach Tom Howley, the jog father, has been out for weeks recovering from surgery. Some observers think that a group of naive teenagers couldn't have a victorious campaign without a seemingly indespensible, experienced coach. This year's group, however, seems to have the experience (and a little chicanery) to be successful. After all, Howley actually has only been coaching for seven terms - Truman's, Eisenhowers, Kennedy's, Johnson's, Nixon's, Ford's and Carter's. As one runner noted, "a team with good running talent is always more successful than a team with good coaching, and vice versa."

Some of the experienced harriers who return from the 1978 squad that won the Gloversville Invitational and finished third in the Sectional Meet are: Alee "Bubble" Petro, Andy "call me J for s.

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When asked what the team must do to overcome the absence of a coach, one of the older runners responded, "We must rely on our greatest assets: speed, strength, and the inability to recognize pain immediately. By the time most of us realize that we are extremely tired and physically drained, it's too far to walk back."

Any strong teams this year? "It looks like Shaker and Shenendehowa have good talent just like in the past, (the two teams have combined to win the last three Suburban Council Champion- ships) but like Skylab and Chrysler Corp., they to must fall some day.

The Warriors might not be the quintessence of athletic aptitude but don't count them out Finally, as a not so but hopefully prophetic, poet said, "When the leaves turn red and brown, Niskayuna will be wearing the Section II cross country crown."

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Bv Christine White The Varsity and Junior Varsity Field Hockey

teams begin a new season with the guidance of their coaches, Mrs. Rosemary Miner and Miss Diane Slater.

Miner, the varsity coach, feels that both teams are good and that the kids who tried out are really great Both coaches were pleased with the increased turnout of freshmen this year. Slater, the junior varsity coach, said the freshmen are willing to work and show an interest in what they are learning.

Changes have been made with the teams such as more self-discipline in their conditioning skills for rating the team. Slater commented that the practices were more organized and that the teams do more limbering up and running, which the girls are responding to with better endurance.

Some of the girls gained some field hockey experience over the summer by different means. Senior Cynthia Canninaro and Junior Sue Erickson attended the Empire State Games for their second year, while three of the underclassmen honed up their skills by attending a Field Hockey Camp.

Bandura Hopes for Soccer Success By Bob Parley

The Niskayuna Varsity Soccer team should the gaps left by last year's departures. Head Coach exnect a better than averane vear this season Mr. Bill Bandura should find success in his second despite having been hurt by last year's graduation.

Graduating seniors include starters Dave Peterson, Bob Koshgarian, Kent Molino, and Matt Cavanaugh, who led last year's team to the most successful season in recent years.

This year's senior standouts include Mark Gray, Andy Seras, and Chris Roberts. Along with many capable underclassmen, they should be able to fill

year. The possibilityfor the Warriors to advance much

on the sectional ladder is unlikely, but a sectional birth is well within reach for Niskayuna. The Warrior team is weaker this year on offense and at goal keeping but their solid halfbacks and strong defense should keep them in the running this season.