Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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Having a good relationship with students is vital. Here Mr. Ninestine converses with Liz Wright on Student Street. That ability to communicate carries over into the teacher's political life. Seen below in his political role. Mr. Ninestine celebrates his re-election in Nov. 1987 with ex-officer DeCicca. who had been elected for the first time. Joseph Urban — Social Studies. UN Adviser. . Jean Verdehem — Custodian . Carl Wenzel . . Business. Varsity Boys Basketball coach. Sheryl Wild — Business. Basketball Cheerleading coach. James Wilson — Mathematics. Golf coach . Martha Winsor — Guidance Counselor Carinne Wolford — Learning Disabilities . James Yahnite — Chemistry Photos unavailable — Mabel Deal. John Farrance. Randall Grenier. Richard McGuire. John Natti. Staff 15

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Over 25 years in Geneva politics In today's political world, there are many politicians who seem to care only about themselves instead of their constituents. However, there are still numerous public officials that are hard-working and do-care. This group of dedicated people is typified by Geneva High School's Donald Ninestine. a teacher of Social Studies who also serves on the Geneva City Council. Mr. Ninestine has been involved in politics on the city, county, and state levels since 1961. During that time he has served as democratic City chairman, as councilman from the Sixth Ward, and has been involved with the New York State Democratic Council. In 1979 Ninestine was the sergeant-at-arms for the inauguration of Governor Hugh Carey. That was the highlight of my political career. No doubt, commented Mr. Ninestine. Such public figures as Harry Truman and John F. Kennedy inspired Ninestine to follow his political aspirations. However, the man he most admires was Congressman Sam Stratton. He feels that Stratton truly cared about and tried to help all of his people. I try to emulate him as much as possible in that respect, stated the veteran teacher. Today’s kids concern the teacher-councilman. He feels that the biggest current problem is drugs. Recently, Mayor Starr appointed him and Councilman DeCicca to a committee to seek ways to educate about drugs and to enforce policies in place. He also feels that economic progress in Geneva is necessary to keep the young here. They must have jobs to support their families. Recreation is another thing Ninestine recognizes as important to the young people of the city. I have a very strong belief.” he concluded, that everyone in a democratic society should participate and become involved. I like best helping people when they have problems with the bureaucracy. — Steve Liberatore Carol Soderlund — French . . Guy Spader, Sr. — Physical Education, Director of Athletics Mollie Steele — Music. Musical Director. Mary Lou Strawway — English Dept. Chairperson pro tem. Newspaper adviser Douglas Tepper — English. James Thomas — Special Education Aide Mary Thorneley — Learning Disabilities. Football Cheerleading coach . Gary Townsend — Cleaner . . Linda Turri — Biology, NFIS adviser .. Tomasa Ubiles — Cleaner. 14 Staff

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Biology students use various pieces of equipment. Bill Turturro (left) and Isaac Collins (right) work with a test tube during a lab. Different types of equipment can help students in different ways. The opaque projector enlarges drawings and diagrams for use in classroom projects. Using the equipment in the weight room as Dave Longo (right) demonstrates, can help build upper body strength. 16 Academics