East High School - Orient Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Mrs. Beatrice Bushnell Dedication: IVIrs. Bushnell The average student is indeed fortunate if ex- posed to a mere handful of truly effective teachers in his entire high school career. Such teachers are rare, and all too often, unsung. We at East High are fortunate in that we have at least one such teacher among us: Mrs. Bushnell. In her 15 years at East High, Mrs. Bushnell has earned great respect from both students and facul- ty, and this rightly so. Her teaching ability is indisputable. Mrs. Bushnell's obvious patience and desire that each student understand has been great- ly appreciated by hundreds of math students. More than this ability, however, Mrs. Bushnell generates a genuine warmth and concern for her students. Her renowned after-school sessions, in which stu- dents can receive all the mathematical assistance they need, are tangible proof of this concern. This union between professionalism and human warmth is all too seldom found among teachers. It is this union which makes Mrs. Bushnell so special. In recognition of this quality, We of the Orient staff dedicate this book to Mrs. Beatrice Bushnell. Patience . . . 15 Instructing a class . . .

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WITHIN THE ANATOMY of a large, complex high school such as East, the responsibilities of the administration are multitudinous and varied. A member of the administration must display competence, not only in his own field, but also in his dealings with the challenges presented by the students. IN ORDER TO FUNCTION SMOOTHLY, planning and organiza- tion are imperative in running an institution such as East. The hiearchy of the school, the Principal and Vice-Principal, organize and co-ordinate all aspects of school life. On a smaller scale, department heads perform the same tasks within their departments. Special services, which play an im- portant part in school life, are efficiently carried out by such professionals as the nurse, psychologist, dental hygenist and speech therapist. Deans, through their constant watch of student behavior, not only act as a police force, but as concerned and interested friends as well. The guidance counselors give invaluable assistance and advice concerning scheduling and planning for the future. THE STRICTLY FACULTY SEGMENT of the administration, is the teachers themselves. These are the individuals with whom the students come in contact most intimately, and who, consequently, influence the students most profoundly. EACH FACULTY MEMBER must be conscious of the individual qualities of each student, and through his teaching, strive to effectively channel these qualities. BECAUSE OF THE DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS and personal traits of each faculty member, students are exposed to many distinct styles of teaching, increasing their awareness and receptiveness to new ideas and concepts. ALTHOUGH THE METHODS USED by each administration member differ, the goal of educating young minds is intrinsic to them as a collective group. 12

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Jw' Vikk 5:,,,. , :,., ,....,. N., ..,- .aa PRINCIPAL-Charles N. Clark VICE-PRINCIPAL-Fred R. Myers Running a large, metropolitan high school is never an easy job: it is often a complex and difhcult one. Not only must a good Principal keep in con- tact with all facets of the scholastic life in his school, he must somehow keep abreast of the prevailing mood of his students. Mr. Clark has always been remarkably accessible, considering the demands of his schedule. This accessibility, this willingness to communicate with his students, is perhaps the IIIOSI important quality conveyed by a good Principal. Mr. Clark more than adequately gets the message across, and for this we, the Orieuf staff, wish to thank him. AT THE TOP The job of Vice-Principal is in some ways more undefinable than that of the Principal's, although just as complex. Mr. Myers works in close coordi- nation with Mr. Clark, and both play the greatest part in the management and direction of the school. Mr. Myers is known for his sense of humor and his willingness to be of help to any student seeking his council. Those students who have received help from Mr. Myers, along with the Orient staff, wish to thank him.