Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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WW' Bill DeLuCCia Claire Carpenter Beverley Mindnich Eager to see what is happening, Adana Reese inadvertently poses for the Glen Echo. Mickey De Vesty Jean Glanister Truth or Consequences Corcoran's Media Center offers the best selection of books, periodicals, and audio visual materials and equipment in the Syracuse City Schools. Reading or just plain thinking can be comfortable while sitting in one of the numerous lounge chairs placed about the completed center. With its friendly and casual mood, the Media Center often becomes a place of conversation, joking and gossip rather than one of study and silence. But, under the strict and ever watchful eye of the Media Center staff, those who create too much chatter and general chaos are often banished to the dark and forbid- ding environs of the cafeteria. For those students who seek assistance in completing their assignments, the staff is always ready to help with informa- tion and suggestions. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. DeVesty, the library aids, have had many years of experience in school libraries and are a wealth of information in the reference and fiction areas. We are proud of our Media Center, and have every right to be!

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l Faculty Love of Li e The Special Education Department at Corcoran consists of a well organized staff and a basic curriculum which reflects the needs of each student. The courses, which are both interest- ing and enjoyable, are designed with the student's needs, in- terests and abilities in mind. Some of the courses available are as follows: typing, reading lab, mathematics, family life education, and vocational education programs in auto me- chanics, child care, building trades, clerical practices, health services, and occupational training. This year, as in the past few years, we have been most fortu- nate to have as head of this department Helena Ozer. She has taught here at Corcoran for eleven years. Not only is she an excellent teacher, but she also finds time to be an advisor for the Glen Echo, Corcoranls yearbook. Helena Ozer Add the unique teaching abilities of William Rowland, Dennis Loftus, Karen Tallent, and Kathleen Watson, and you will certainly come to the conclusion that this staff is not only the best, but the nicest. Meeting the individual needs of special education students is a com- bined effort of both the guidance department and the teachers in- volved. Helena Ozer and Herman Jones also take time to advise the yearbook staff. - . ,-,,, MMMWWV ,,,,,,,, ,,. mills. Dennis Loftus Caddie Watson Karen Tallent 4 Bill Rowland Keith Gage

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Y. UI' wn There is something for everyone with- in the lndustrial Arts Department. Any student has the option of taking these courses. Photography is taught by Phil- ip Otis, Department Chairman, and is very popular. Drafting and printing, although somewhat technical in nature, are courses which could lead to a fu- ture job. Walter Domres and Philip Otis work individually with students to de- velop the skills they need to do qual- ity work. Rick Mecheda teaches metals and small engine repair. Both courses pro- vide unique opportunities for employ- ment andfor for the development of skills in repairing complicated ma- chines and equipment. Wood working is something that almost any person could develop an interest in and Bernie Antonio is the teacher to help you grow with your interest and skill. Not only are the courses interest- ing and enjoyable, but could be very profitable. Many people in the Corcor- an community have purchased the beautiful things that students in Mr. Antonio's classes have made. This year an increasing number of males are beginning to take Home Ec- onomics. Home Ec. has traditionally been thought of as an all female course, but when one steps into a Corcoran's Home Ec. class, that theory is quickly disproved. Young men in the classroom aren't the only change in our Home Ec. course. This year we had two new Home Ec. teachers, Julia Taylor and Connie Ulasewicz. Julia Taylor has been teach- ing Home Ec. for three years and ad- justed to Corcoran gradually. In reply to what she thinks about the change in enrollment patterns in the Home Ec. classes, she said I think it's a good idea, and with today's changing world, men need to be able to take care of themselves. Joining Julia Taylor in the Home Ec. department is Connie Ulasewicz who was here for a halfa year last year. Both of the teachers are doing a fine job. Philip Otis Walter Domrcs friend Julia Taylor Connie Ulascwicz Bernie Antonio Rick Macheda I During thc change of classes, Lori Karb stops to converse with a