ART OF YEARBOOKS

1992 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“As John Dewey High School moves towards the 21st Century, curtain truths remain consistent. Our students continue to care deeply about our school and about each other. The Class of 1992 is truly representative of this spirit and this sense of community. You should be proud of your participation in the Dewey tradition and draw strength and comfort from the realization that this experience will always be a part of you. We wish you great happiness and success as your journey continues.”  

- Fondly, Steve Lasky, Coordinator of Senior Programs

26 YEARS LATER - June 2018…

“1992 was the most carefree year of my life! Instead of graduating early, I stayed to enjoy my last year at Dewey as Editor-in-Chief of the 1992 John Dewey High School Yearbook and MATRIX, JDHS’ weekly newsletter. 

Teachers at John Dewey HS, especially Steve Lasky, helped mentored and guided me towards my current career. Every teacher at this school was passionate and enjoyed their role as educators. It’s amazing the dedication and hope in the eyes of these teachers that show up everyday. As a low-income immigrant, I thank all the teachers that helped me explored possibilities I didn’t know existed. 

In late 2017, we mourn the passing of Steve Lasky and celebrate his passion for education, art and design. I hope you all enjoy these pages as much as I did looking back to celebrate his life and time at John Dewey High School.” 

– Shao B. Fu (aka Shay Fu)

1992 John Dewey HS Yearbook “50 Avenue X” STAFF:

Steve Lasky, Faculty Advisor

Shao B. Fu (Shay Fu), Editor-in-Chief

Sabina Ali, Literary Editor 

Cynthia Burgos, Literary Editor

Ya Hsin Wu, Senior Editor

Mary Cevallos, Art Editor 

Edwige Stephen, Senior Index

Edith Lopez, Literary Staff

Derek Chow, Business Manager

Clarie Cabrol, Layout

Winny Kwong, Layout

Melissa Dempsey, Layout

Pamela Murk, Layout

Tanya Denny, Layout

AnnMarie Napoli, Layout

Stephanie Chen, Layout

Sandy Leung, Comic Relief

Alison Russen, Photography Editor

Alana Chuong, Assistant Photography Editor

Loreana Mlakar, Literary Staff

Becky Wang, Assistant Art Editor

Paul Yim, Business Manager

Kelly Kleinhandler, Managing Editor

Jenny Cella, Production Editor

Carlos Cevallos, Copy Editor

Joany Duran, Vocals

Sharda Basit, Staff Editor

Andrew Bongiorno, Assistant Layout Editor

Asha Kumar, Senior Staff

1991 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“The challenge in creating this book was to assemble images that would capture and convey the spirit and energy of this senior class. It has been a struggle characterized by many changes and compromises. The cumulative effect of each of the many contributors has resulted in an album that touches us all. The images are warm and wonderful. I am proud of the accomplishment of the staff of this yearbook and of my involvement with the Class of ‘91. I thank you for your support and your efforts. I wish you much happiness and success.” - Steve Lasky, Advisor and Coordinator of Senior Programs

1990 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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1989 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“Picture if you will.... thousands of images... captured in the course of a year... recalling good times, old friends and sometimes things that you don’t even want to remember. Sounds of the “B” train, the bells, the hallways... tastes of the pizzeria, the bagels and the Energy Factory... sights of the lawn in the spring, snowball fights, the lockerbays, and the front steps. 

For our Senior Celebration we bring you... a selection of those people, events and experiences captured in our hearts and minds. Happy Birthday John Dewey, we will never be the same without you... nor you without us.” - Staff of ‘89 

1988 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“It seems rather appropriate that the class of 1988 has adopted the theme of “togetherness”. I know I am somewhat biased, but I have always thought of the “Dewey Experience” as a phenomenon in a city otherwise characterized as being cool and insensitive. You have shared some extraordinary moments and have been the recipients of some marvelous opportunities. 

1987 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“Whenever I meet a former Dewey person there is an immediate spark of recognition, an excitement, an empathy, even a sense of urgency to “bring me up to date”... Is it the same? The sense of belonging is expressed by a feeling of, “We were in it together... and it really was very special”

Occasionally, when under siege, many of you have said, “I can’t wait to get out of here!” And then, you’ve backed off, realizing, “I didn’t really mean that!” Dewey has become ingrained in your very being and will always stay with you. The process has changed you forever and no matter what you hear, it will continue to provide its current class with extraordinary opportunities, exciting classes and a totally committed staff.

1986 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“To the graduating class of 1986, 

The year has flown by and my mid spins with images of beautiful faces and wonderful experiences. We began the year with caution and apprehension but our program was ambitious and received your enthusiasm and support melding us into a unified whole. Although we now say good bye, we wish you well and fell content in the knowledge that you have kept faith in yourselves and in our school. John Dewey is a special place and you are very much a part fo that special family. I wish you happiness and success and I think you all for making this year so very exciting.”  - Steve Lasky, Coordinator of Senior Programs; Advisor to the 19986 Yearbook

Yearbook staff:

Leslie Weiss, Executive Editor 

Claudia Demegret, Senior Editor 

Dawn Dougherty, Assistant Literary Editor

Lauren Neuborne, Staff Editor

Nayda Pares, Assistant Editor

Gladys Dalmau, Assistant Editor 

Susan Pustilnik, Literary Editor

Ruperto Torres, Art Editor

Tony Wright, Photography Committee

Reggie Seel, Photography Committee

1985 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“This has been a year characterized by change and reorganization. But yours is a remarkable class, characterized by an extraordinary vitality, spirit and enthusiasm. Your involvement in Dewey experience, your commitment to the Dewey style, and your caring to each other is unique in a time of social indifference. 

To all who participated and contributed time and energy... ideas and talent... to our year long effort to make your senior year memorable and exciting, go my thanks. 

It is our hope that this volume has adequately reflected all that we’ve done and all that we’ve shared. It has been my pleasure to have served you during your senior year and it is with many mixed emotions that I say good-bye.” - Steve Lasky, Senior Coordinator 

1985 yearbook staff:

Marjorie Shik, Editor

Maura Griffin, Assistant Editor 

Lisabet Weiss-DeVos, Staff Editor

Deanna Sasto, Senior Editor 

Eric Oliver, Photography Editor

1984 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“1984, a year predicted by George Orwell in his famous novel 1984 as the year of “Big Brother”; when people live under constant supervision, with no privacy, no writing, no literature, no individual thought – a controlled people. 

Obviously, most of Orwell’s predictions haven’t come true (at least not to the extreme extent which Orwell envisioned). But it will be us – the class of ‘84 – the free people of the future, to keep ideas flowing and a thinking society intact,. It has become our time to make an impact, to continue to grow and to someday look back and remember. 

This book we leave as a reminder, “Time capsule,” so to speak, of what life was in 1984. Turning the pages remembering what we wore, how we looked, what we said, where we went and what we did, we’ll smile and think back for a few moments, and relaize that it was all our time and always will be. This then, is our “Time capsule.” - 1984 Yearbook Editors

Editor-in-Chief: Mia Simon

1982 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“The years of high school have been marked by change. Change has touched all of our lives. Changes in dewey have paralleled the changes in us. As political, social, and the economic changes have occurred, so our own physical, intellectual, and emotional transformations took place. 

We’ve grown taller; our hairstyles have altered; we dress differently now. We have established relationships with others and been exposed to a diversity of cultures and personalities. We have read so many novels, written so many essays, completed so many experiments, down so many art projects, and acquired so many specialized skills that our vision so ourselves and our options have become limitless. we can acknowledge both our weaknesses and our attributes and have become more mature, responsible, and aware. The totality of our personalities has undergone change during these years. 

Our experience here will undoubtedly have an everlasting imprint on our future lives. Having passed through this school with its diverse course selection, teachers and social activities, we have grown and changed into what we are today and what we may become in the future.” - The 1983 Yearbook Staff

1982 John Dewey High School Yearbook

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“Dewey breeds a unique closeness among all of us. Its very essence has drawn students and teachers together, creating a feeling that cannot possibly be duplicated anywhere else. Dewey life has influenced many of us in our way of thinking, our attitudes and ideas towards certain things. In this yearbook, the staff presents a look back at Dewey life through pictures and words. We think you’ll agree that all this cold only have happened at John Dewey HS.” - The 1982 Yearbook Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Rose Leo

1981 John Dewey High School Yearbook 

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“A Busy Place”

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1980 John Dewey High School Yearbook 

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“Our experience in John Dewey has been the vehicle that has enabled us to travel many new roads, meet many new friends and acquire knowledge and leadership that will benefit us throughout our future years.” 

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1978 John Dewey High School Yearbook 

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“Signs of the the Times”

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“How to Make a School.”

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1976 John Dewey High School Yearbook 

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Yearbook staff:

Jeanne Greco

Marion Seidenberg

alise Loebelsohn

Lori Loebelsohn 

Celeste Hataling

Irene Rofheart 

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1979 John Dewey High School Yearbook Preview full yearbook here

“John Dewey High School is ten years old. In 1969, when the school opened, some felt its survival was doubtful. Yet many more had faith in this school and its concepts, and the Dewey overcame. It has grown, changed and prospered. Through this book we try to convey the “story of Dewey” from it’s conception to the present.” - Maria Aylward, Editor 1979

1979 Editors:

Maria Aylward, Editor

Jocelyn Lui, Art Editor

Marilyn Becker, Faculty Editor

Pat Maniscalco, Senior Editor 

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