Eden Central School - Embers Yearbook (Eden, NY)

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Left to right: Miss Gressman, Mrs. Greenwood, Mr. Pingitore. Few students ever realize the full im- portance of a good guidance depart- ment. In addition to putting together hundreds of schedules each year, Mr. Frawley, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Flanigan, and Mr. Alex are given the task of advising students on future careers and colleges. The guidance office has in its posses- sion numerous booklets containing infor- mation about colleges throughout the United States as well as New York State. It is through this literature and the guid- ance counselors' aid that Eden students prepare themselves for the future. Though they do not often receive recog- nition, these are the dedicated people who have a tremendous hand in shaping tomorrow by guiding tomorrow's citi- zens. Secretaries: Miss Thiel, Mrs. Schiedel. Special Services Miss Gressman. our school nurse. Mrs. Green- wood, our librarian. and Mr. Pingitore. the A.V.A. director. aid our school with their services. Miss Gressman. not only will come to your rescue with a Sucret in time of need. but aids in administration of vaccines and inoculations. Mrs. Greenwood. librarian. keeps peace and quiet in the library. Her efficiency is exemplified by the fact that the Eden Library is one of the most well stocked libraries in Western New York. with l4.5O0 volumes. Mr. Pingitore. the head of the A.V.A.. runs a very tight ship in the .-X.V.A. room. All of the equipment in his charge is well cared for and efficiently operated. Gu 'd a n ee Left to right: Mr. Alex, Mr. Frawley, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Iflanigan .vsnu...,N X I3

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Ari At E.C.S., there is extensive interest in the art of using the hands as a means of self-expression. The entire student body, as well as the faculty, takes pride in the Art Department under the supervision of Mr. Haug and Miss Pfeil. It takes a certain amount of talent, imagination, and patience to be a successful art student. A variety of courses are available here. Basic Drawing, Painting 81 Drawing, and Ceramics I 81 II not only train the art student to develop his talent, but also acquaint him with the art history and important facts concerning his course. Mr. Haug and Miss Pfeil perform an immensely difficult job as they attempt to mold each student's understand- ing, appreciation, and interpretation, while helping to instill an individual style in each. As we view the student art displays, including drawings in pencil, chalk, charcoal, and conti-crayon, paintings in water color, tempra, and oil, and ceramic Hmasterpiecesw, we cannot help but think that these two people are ingenious as well as indispensable. Miss Pfeil, Mr. Haug. Eden Central School boasts of one of the best Music staffs in the entire New York State teaching system. Under the competent leadership of these three individuals, Eden has accomplished feats which no other school in the area has dared to match. We owe the students' active participation in band, chorus, and orchestra to Mr. Downey, Mrs. Gangi, and Mr. Meacham. Not only are the excellent concerts, which they direct, anticipated and appreciated by the Eden community, but they are also recognized in County and State competition. Left to right: Mr. Meacham, Mrs. Gangi, and Mr. Downey This past year has brought special recognition to all three of the music instructors. Mrs. Gangi was elected Secretary of the Music Teachers in our district. Mr. Meacham appeared as guest solo violinist with the Cheektowaga Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Dow- ney conducted All-State Band, and he and our own Eden Band were nominated for the First Chair of America, a national yearbook of world acclaim. Music

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Home Economics Mrs. Conklin, Mrs. Horton, Miss Bald The Home Economics department of E.C.S. is commended for its efficiency in giving girls training in various fields of personal and family home life. Increasing the students' skill in sewing, cooking, and instruction in the basics of child care is only a part of the knowledge gained from our splendid home economic teaching staff. Driver Educaiion Mr. Collins Driver Education has grown in importance in the past few years. Driver education is.a purely elective course. It is mainly limited to seniors and some juniors. The students learn many important skills from Mr. Collins, the Driver Education teacher. They learn driving skills and driver safety, both of which are very important on the highways of today and tomorrow.