East High School - Orient Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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The Men | at the Top As Principal, Mr. Charles N. Clark is the most important, and, perhaps, the least appreciated, man at East High. His duties, aside from close co- operation with Vice Principal Fred R. Myers and the counselors and deans, range from soothing irate parents to hosting visitors to East High. His posi- tion demands that he be constantly aware of everything happening in his school and constantly in touch with every person in it. Despite his packed schedule, his door is always open, and any student with an idea or a problem will find understanding and sound ad- vice. The 1966 Orient staff salutes and thanks Principal Charles N. Clark, Vice Principal Fred R. Meyers, and all the counselors. CHARLES N. CLARK Principal 13

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The success of the years spent in high school is almost entirely dependent upon the ability of the administration and faculty to communicate with each other and the student body. At East High, the principal and vice-principal must be able to execute the monumental task of running a large urban high school effectively, or the school as a whole cannot function properly. The faculty and administration might be compared to a series of concentric circles, each greatly dependent on the rings within itself and influencing the circles that follow. At the central core of this diagram would be the administration, who must not only co-ordinate the activities of the entire school but also work with the community. They must not only be capable administrators but also work with students to establish the best possible relationship between students and faculty. To the student the teachers, who compose the next circumscribed ring, must import not only their specialized knowledge but also their interest and enthusiasm. The department heads must co-ordinate the programs of study in their departments and establish new and interesting courses that can benefit the student in a fast changing world. Many teachers devote their free time to working with students individually and through school organizations and teams. The next circle consists of people who devote their time to helping the student mature intellectually and physically. The class counselors not only help the student with his course of study but also advise him on pursuits following college. The four deans serve not only as disciplinarians but also as friends to students who need their guidance, The nurse, dental hygienist, psychologist, speech therapist and sight saver help us physically, therefore making us more receptive to instruction. The office staff, cafeteria staff and custodial staff efficiently maintain a high standard of work to keep the school functioning smoothly, It is impossible to determine which group has the greatest effect ona student's life because a combination of all of these people, each doing his specific job, can prepare a student for life in the adult world. 12

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They Advise ui Soom | UTILITY VICE-PRINCIPAL Mr. Myers SENIOR COUNSELORS — Mr. Roller, Mrs. Davis. UNDERGRADUATE COUNSELORS — Mr. Tacci, Mr. Guglin, Mr. Stanton, Mr. McGuire, r. Low. 14