Clifton Springs High School - Cliftonian Yearbook (Clifton Springs, NY)

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s4 fa Yes, that's what English is to every one of us, and as we learn more about the writing and speaking of our language we come to appreciate more the things that this skill can do for us. The joy and satisfaction of increased understanding is ours as we'learn to create in the realm of the imagination and to express our scattered thoughts in organized ideas and opinions. We also reap the benefits of our own creativeness in debate, drama, and the other things which stimulate an inner desire to be constructive. ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS, Miss Frost, Mr. Mundy, Mrs. Weight, Mrs. Stambach, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Tubbs, Mrs. Spangle. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by. And that has made all the difference ' —Robert Frost Studef uZeuupuayeA, Clifton Springs Central offers its students French and Latin. The students who take Latin are generally majoring in language or planning careers in medicine or law in which knowledge of Latin is essential. Of course, the average student finds Latin of great practical use with his English words. French students keep up with affairs in France. This is done by records, newspaper articles and magazines. The tape recorder is an extremely valuable instrument in teaching both of these languages. The tape recorder plays an important part in learning foreign LANGUAGE DIRECTORS, Mrs. Nash, Latin; Mrs. Huff, French, languages. 28

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Ttecv, Gtd Overdue “Soc i (ZoKcenn i6wUaK The library is a haven, a haven for those who want to study or search for knowledge. With more than 7500 books in both elementary and Jr.-Sr. High libraries and 80 periodicals, plus many reference books the library is equipped to help students with term papers, book reports and various reference materials that they may need. With three daily newspapers and a magazine section dating back several years, every student is proud of his library. Elementary, Mrs. Renshaw; High School, Mrs. Cummings. Study . . . Study . . . Study Due to our crowded condition, our major study halls are held in the Cafeteria. There are problems but the students have adjusted to them and seem to find time to do much of their homework during school hours. Signals, corners confuse neophyte drivers Drivers' training gives the students valuable instruction and practice before they take their tests to get their licenses. It also gives them confidence and poise when they drive. Every student who has been in the class remembers his experience with a fond smile. So this is the motor. Why won't it start?' Driver Training Instructor: Mr. Lorincz. mill! lllllll H

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 o h€ hcUUh 7ec t Uqcce 'Presume vila. frvi ?utcvie The girls learn to prepare well-balanced meals that have a high nutritional value. In the sewing classes, the students learn not only how to work with the material, but they also learn much about the material itself. They learn to make everything from a simple apron to a smart-looking suit. Through the Future Homemakers group, the girls plan and put on dinners and fashion shows. We are learning something we can use. All girls are interested in smart outfits. THE BEST IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Miss Holfoth, Mr. Pitcher, Mr. Doherty. DIRECTORS IN HOME ECONOMICS: Miss Gelser, Mrs. Van Opdorp. ‘Ptuf iceU £duc ztio t £ctilct S UHty. ‘SacUe , “rtyeeiC Uf ? tcKcC A class without homework? P. E. is truly such a class and its only stipulation is a shower at the end of each class period. Relaxing nerves and strengthening muscles are its aims and accomplishments. P. E. seeks to improve coordination and build better sportsmanship. Calisthenics, push-ups and workouts are part of the daily activities. Square dancing, mixers, reels, and folk dancing are taught each year in all P. E. classes. First aid and health classes supplement the work in gym in order that students may learn basic fundamentals in the care of injured persons. One way of keeping physically fit.