North Shore High School - Taliesin Yearbook (Glen Head, NY)

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WE EXPRESS GUR GRATITUDE TO A MAN WHO HAS SERVED US DEDICATION We, the members of the Class of 1965, dedicate this yearbook to an individual whose high standards in life have often led us to reassess our own personal values. As a teacher, he has given his time unsparingly to help us learn to express ourselves, to appreciate the ideas and feelings of other people, and, perhaps most important, to strive for excellence. As a patient and understanding friend, he has instilled within us a greater respect for ourselves as young adults. We ex- press our gratitude to a man who has greatly enriched our lives, Mr. Bruce Mooney. ' , ' , 4

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RICHED OUR LIVES Mr. Mooney came to North Shore five years ago, with not only an' extensive educational background. but also an out- standing record of personal achievements. After having re- ceived his l3.A. and M.A. from the University of North Carolina, he taught in Durham for three years. For two summers, he 'worked as the stage manager and musical director at the Durham Star Playhouse. Adept at writing as well as directing. Mr. Mooney wrote a musical. which was presented by the drama department of the University of North Carolina. Since 'l960. Mr. Mooney has enthusiastically shared these talents with the students of North Shore. As an English, Speech and Drama teacher, he works full time to make his classes interesting and challenging as well as informative. He instills within his students a greater appreciation of the Arts and. even more important. a strong desire to learn. The stu- dents leel they must do their best. for they 'icannot let Mr. Mooney downf' llowevcr. the students have come to know Mr. Mooney on more than a student-teacher basis. for he has contributed greatly to the extracurricular activities program of the school. He not only supports many of the sports events. but also acts as an- nouncer for a large number of the games. As the organizer and director of the Viking Masquers, he has devoted innumerable hours to help the members produce many shows, including ffil .4 liner, Bye Bye Birdie, Kiss Me Kate, and the annual Variety Show, Capers ln addition. he has sponsored the Playreaders Club and the Drama Club. During the summer, Mr. Mooney takes on the added responsibility of supervising the Summer Theatre Xvorkshop. lVloreover, to enable students to go to the theatre. he spends a great deal of time taking them into New York City. Thus. it is easy to see why the students of North Shore love and respect this man. He understands their hopes and their needs: and they in turn recognize his great skill and devotion to them. to the teaching profession, and to the theatre. f wg,