Hamburg High School - Echoes Yearbook (Hamburg, NY)

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Thou wert my guide, philosopher, and friend. Mr, Young, Miss Kersten, Mrs. Barnum, Mr. Hosie, Mr. Mancuso. There will be a representative from . . . College, sign up in the guidance office. Haberer, Fischer. Remedial and developmental reading taught by new teacher lf there were such a category as a born reader, many of us at Hamburg High would not qualify. Miss Knisley's valuable instruction, however, has rem- edied the reading problem in many cases and has made reading a ioy for those for whom it formerly held only boredom. The resource center and reading' lab are well-equipped with audio carrels, controlled readers and shadowscopes, as well as with many other frequently em- ployed aides and materials. This method of instruction and self-help holds benefit for all. Guidelines were drawn for future occupations ln this changing, demanding world, high school students are often beset by grave decisions: college choices, career placement and social adiustment, for ex- ample. The members of our capable guid- ance department offer counsel and sug- gestions to students of diverse personali- ties and capabilities. Their services include an excellent guidance library and career file, as well as group and individual con- ferences to help students with their per- sonal, occupational and academic prob- lems. Through the friendly smiles and kind assistance of Hamburg's guidance depart- ment, many students have had a much more profitable high school career. Reading Department: Mr. Robinson A whole catalogue full of the future. Miss Kersten, Solat. Miss Kngsley, See Spot run. Reading Lab: Benning, Eismann. 20

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Business built a better foundation for our future Our business department is complete in every aspect. lt includes all necessary courses needed to compete in this busy world of today. Students taking a business maior have a wide variety of subiects from which to choose. They cover Business Arithmetic and bookkeeping, as well as shorthand, typing, OFfice Practice and Data Processing. The Business Department has a stat? ot well-qualified teachers instructing the students and urging them to reach the highest goals possible. The ABC's of typing are ASDF. Standing: Howe. Front row: Hoyt, Smolarek. Second row: Green, Rodgers. ,g en 'g'74'W2-H. i i .fi fftiiassavuw-ana 'fffrzwzet F' is-eimaemza , ,gs ff ' It takes three years to learn to scribble with an artistic touch in Shorthand. Front row: Riley, Kelly. Second row: Wilson, Herbst. Third row: Sadd. Oftice practice girls today-business women tomorrow. Pellette, O'Brien, Wright, Kerstetter. Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth in Business Law? Standing: MacKiIlop, Second row: Pate- lunas, Mr, Owen, Ganey, Hill. Students in this department receive many helpful hints on what to expect in a modern business oFFice. They also have the use of modern business equipment such as dic- tating machines and both electric and manually operated typewriters. These enable them to further their skills. Graduates of these business courses may immediately qualify tor most types of oFtice iobs. Many students are able to find iobs even before they graduate. Others further their education in college. Climbing high in the world of math business, Front row: Greene, Owen. Sec- ond row: Will, MacMurray. Taking care of business. Miss Flanagan, Miss Winkler, Mr. Richardson, Mrs. Hiller, Mrs. Slade, Mr. Owen. Mb.'iTit8i'ii5?6GCiW26linn K3ZiiN9:5a'K:,4-, WwhwMawnNnaafnmvms.u1r ix ,MN-. .,...,, K,

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Cultural diversities are explored in Extra! Extra! Read in the iournall Sitting: Moot. Standing: Thompson, McGuire, Sarcione. language Classes Understanding among the people of the world is becoming more important every day. Comprehension of the cultures and customs of various nations is essential in reaching this understanding. Although the learning of lan- guages themselves is the primary goal of the Language Department at Hamburg, each student is offered the opportunity to become familiar with societies other than his own. The areas of study in the field of modern languages are German, French, and Spanish. Latin is oFFered to provide students with back- ground for English and other languages. A smile is a smile in any language Miss Warner, Miss Magavero, Miss Col- lins, Mr. Larson, Mrs. Baldwin, Mr McCormick. 'iNo hablo Espaiol, Senor! Sitting: Green, Fleming. Standing: House- Medndering along the Rhine. Sitting: knecht, Samuelson, Chordas. Poppenburg. Standing: Senseney, Shimei. lfssr L, 1, f zf r Hzfzfzz '-'W' i S , . K 21