Syosset High School - Initium Yearbook (Syosset, NY)

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--1---n..,t......,.t.. LANGUAGE With the world growing progressively smaller, it is only natural that the study of foreign language has become pro- minent as a basic tool of understanding. The department, recognizing this trend, saw tit to include a broad language program in the Syosset High School cur- riculm. The class of 'I959 saw great changes. ln '55, the begin- ning of the high school's history, three languages were of- fered: Latin, French and Spanish, all taught by Mrs. Osoinak. By 1959, we had tour languages and eight more teachers.

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MATH sgawmql. ,east - egg, f , is 4txW,5q5lscf, 9 tgp: sift 3 W Q12 f ,M - A wsfglw . tr WN Q P3331 . .,... i . ,I ., , l l g fiiiiil The course in mathematics, as delineated by the Math Department, was not designed merely to enable us ro learn the intricacies of mathematical calculation, but also to build within us the ability to think logically. Here at Syosset we had the advantage of ideal facilities and a well-qualified statt. Students were able to continue a math course through the senior year. As in our Science Department, the more ambitious students took advantage of a wonderful newly ini- tiated advancement program. 57

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henna I asian? Just as the efforts of great men have given delight and enlightment to the world, so the eFforts of the unsung heroes of the Art Department have given pleasure and guidance to the students of Syosset High School. They endeavored to instill in us a sense of creativity and inventiveness, and tried to channel our thoughts toward the recognition and apprecia- tion of beauty. Realizing the presence of diverse talents and interests, the Art Department offered many specialized courses to the future painters, sculptors, designers, commercial artists, and dabblers. It was a year of expansion and progress for the Department, and thanks to an excellent staff, a very successful one. One of the most enioyable and rewarding forms of Art is music. Mr. William T. Netter, an erudite, tall man, the first music department chairman, had the opportunity to esta- blish and coordinate the organization of the Syosset High School Orchestra, the band, the choir, the chorus and the marching band. The curriculum, a discussion of music theory, construction, history and thought, augmented by audio aids was well planned and executed. The fine arts were not obscured in Syosset High School. Art Students preparing to enter Poster Contest vgu, givin Us nie.. 512, J!