Sewanhaka High School - Totem Yearbook (Floral Park, NY)

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Music Music is the universal language which is understood by all peoples of the world. It is, therefore, the purpose of our Music Department to convey to the Sevvanha- kan beauty and the necessity of grasping the concepts of this sphere of culture. lts program is extremely varied and encompasses the tastes of both ardent music lovers and satisfied listeners. SEATED, Mr. Hill, STANDING, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Wood. lg L, K4 ., Art The medium of art is an immense and varied craft. The Art Department is entrusted with the duty of instilling an appreciation of altruistic values into the mind of the Sevvanhakan. The department staff seeks to teach the student the fundamentals of color, line and space and to interpret the emotions they portray. Mr. Cuffaro, Miss Kruger, Mrs. Backiel, Mr. Maver. Transportation Department Although extensive educational facilities are present at Sevvanhaka High School, the student must be on the scene to partake of them. This is the task of the Transportation Department. The depart- ment provides the means to transfer those students needing transportation to and from school. Co- ordination and regulation of bus schedules is of prime importance to this group. Thor Sandgren

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Home Economics Department Cooking, sewing and other duties of a good homemaker are necessary for creation of satisfactory future homes by Sewanhaka girls. The Home Economics Department with courses in domestic sub- jects is providing for the mature and practical needs of the future homemaker. ROW 'I, left to rightfseated, M. L. Fishery O'Connell, H, Katz, ROW 2, standing, A. Katsubo, J, Mason, l. Mayer. ea lth A healthy body is the prerequisite of a healthy mind. The Health Department staff is responsible for the physical wel- fare of the Sevvanhaka student body. Periodic inspections of eyes and ears, as vvell as dental and physical examinations are of prime importance to this department. Left to Right - Mrs. Sedat, Mrs. Whidden, Mrs. Levy. Special Education Individual students have individual needs. The aim of the Special Education Department is to encourage each student to work to his fullest capabilities and to enable him to lead a more productive life. Mr. Teachout. We fix -ali 23

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Textbook Department Mrs. Poulk ' O Main Office Fore round Miss Possof Miss Romano Back 9 f I - ' ground, Mrs. Corrado. Insert, Mrs, Podgor- ski Registration Committee Left to right, Mr. Harrison, Miss Smith, Miss Hilkemeir, Mrs. Mohor, Mrs. Riordon.