Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

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School activities can be a meaning- ful part of high school years. In years to come, when we look back on our days at G.H.S., we'll remember what we did outside of class as well as the classes them- selves. In addition to remembering our teachers lecturing on and on for what seems like hours, we'll also remember the parties, ballgames, concerts, clubs, plays, painting the rock, and just plain having fun with our friends. For those who got involved in the var- ious activities that Gloversville High School has to offer, school was great. For those who sat on their duffs, it could have been a bore. Look around, you'll see that some of the best liked kids at school get involved in activities. Don't just sit back and watch the world go by, - Be a part of it! Top Left Armand Mills, Chris Perna, Jackie Kelly, and an unidentified art student enjoy Mr Jeromes classes in the sun Left: Paul Ligon and Myron Miller enjoying submarines at our cafeteria. Bottom: Need more be said? Our Rock!

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GET INVOLVED ! Right: Seniors have Spirit! Below: Robin Wagar talks with Pedro Cha- vez during an AFS weekend party Bottom Left: Uncomfortably in the stocks, Kathy Martin shows what it was like in the 19th century, while on an I.F.C. trip to Williamsburg, Virginia Bottom Right: With a pained expression. Rose Zarelli watches a Husky downed.

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what faculty and students have to say Asked their opinion as to whether students take an interest in their school and whether or not they are eager to learn and apply them- selves both academically and in ex- tra-curricular activities, Mrs. Young had this to say: Kids are a lot less disciplined. No, kids are not giving their all. I don't think they know what their 'all' is —and probably will never know. Miss Lewis was quoted as saying: ”A small percent- age do. The self-motivated stu- dents are as challenging today as they were 10 years ago, but the remainder need a good deal more prodding to perform both aca- demically and extra-curricularly. Mr. Montague felt that students in general were not getting involved, but that a very limited number of students are very highly motivated by and active with school mat- ters. He also stated that a limited few apply themselves well and consistently. Mr. Montague noted that the school activities don't have as great a number of active stu- dents as they once had. Another teacher, Mr. Brenno, had this to say: Given the right task, most students will, and do want to do their work in school. However, I must say that most don't want to be challenged academically. Taking the students' point of view, one student felt that most come to school only because students are required to be there. Laura Cordovano felt that most students do take an interest in school, and that the few that want to go on to college pride themselves on their' studies. A freshman, Paul Cordone, felt that some do and some don't.” Most kids in Regents classes work hard to get in college. Debbie Lobdell felt that students come only because they have to, and become involved only because of pressure from parents. A junior, Todd Payne, was quoted as saying this: Unfortunately, the majority of the students today do not take as much interest as they could, and some take no interest at all. There is always room for improvement. Maybe a quarter of the kids really want to learn, but the others could care less. Tougher discipline would really help more people get into the school life and increase school spirit. Above right: Mr. Kurzweil expands on a thought with Michelle Holly. Above left: Cindy Burton looks up from her work for a moment Above: Canning is serious business as Mrs. Kearns and Sue Willis demonstrate techniques to the class. 6