Freeport High School - Voyageur Yearbook (Freeport, NY)

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MATHLETES left to right: L. Racich. A. Altman. P. Hayes. P. Lerangis. G. Gollin. G. Hong. R. Troisi. J. Waltzman. J. Mabel. H. Smith, C. Hooks. J. Pace. Mr. Holbrook — Advisor Miss Rosman — Advisor Jim Pace — President Strunk. S. Siegal. P. Joyce. S.

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Prof Ramsev's Summer Prniftnt HINGS wii mam Mcelroy assumes principalship; RING CALM TO FREEPORT HIGH; IR INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY W THE FREE PRESS OF FREEPORT r HIGH SCHOOL lot an I as not ol with reform, vill be . He is actions louder ducted for six weeks under a Title I grant to study racial problems in Freeport schools. The staff of 77 • •' •« « 7th to 12th two dollars work and r« fessor Ram? broad spectri community.” Also invoh were four Mr. Joe Ma Murphy, Mr and Miss Am. n the rrocess »d he sees a need to bring a calmness to the school.” However he does not intend to sit back on an initial calmness in the lications, Mr. McElroy was firm: The direct answer is yes, I think they can. . .as long as they know that they are going to have to be 'accountable' for what comes out in the newspaper . . .1 think 17 year olds should be able to be responsible without censorship and if something comes to my attention, and I bring the editors in. I'm not going to say 'you can or you cannot print this.' I am going to say what the possible ramifications of it will be.” not 'only' in the classroom. . . whether there should be a debate, or whether we should bring in a speaker to present both sides. I'm not quite sure and open to suggestions.” Students V The studei in the proj those who hi perience wit Ramsey or t or those recc munity org« or other stu According sey the progi in three 2 first two we to discussing PRE-S( HELD • New Freeport High School Principal, William McElroy You are s interested in port High Scl school. The scnooi personnel students are ,eft to r'8ht: Wiche,e Gale, Mike Zlelenziger, Ed Dady the school. Rader. Joe Mabel. Gary Skop, Sharon Siegal, Naomi know more aoout mis scnooi econoiy, me group is to pian than I do.” and conduct activities which In the coolness of the new will help achieve some of the o be decided ’ast incidents have not been gotten, however, and Mr. Me y insists that the learning losphere has to be one of mness and serenity. . not t last May or a year ago.” e of the ways to achieve and intain this calm, he feels, is ouRh the continuation of the icher Aides Program. At this point I have not been »wn to a sufficient degree that should discontinue the pro-m. When I do think it is un-ressary, I will recommend t it be discontinued. . .This is s more thing that really lies the hands of the students.” 'iewing the entire situation McElroy states that the orders of the past years uid be recognized not only local problems but as part a nation wide trend.” think the improvement of . Barry Okun, Alan Persico, Tom Christopher, Dolly Clunk. Eric Larson, Bob ction can truly bring about Sion, me first is in an aovisorv ers was lareelv centered nn whv Leitner. rd role is to »nopen so that he school — other one? ey can al portive. meeting r a listing on which to work. er of gi ranging f the pre ties to the uidance c ns with The students’ questions were usually quite direct and to the point. One student, for example, queried, Wouldn’t it have been easier for you to teach in Baldwin where there's only a drug this is a primary concern in the school for many, many students. I think perhaps it has a place rmic excellence in Freeport School. . .1 think we have the where-with-all to do it, if we can just bring all the pieces together.” Chris Sprowal Speaks Out On Black Coalition Activities e got a lot of black power itutes trroim KUrl ir anc by fill Warzer The idea behind the Coalition ; unity in and artirvn for the lack ) cious and I rs ha' ., sold discussior isruptions eation o' le est. to tal and s spok »sman Coali with I controv- ses tea Ricky McMahan: Photography editor or administrators were present at the second meeting. A third meeting was held after school on Thursday, September 10. Presiding at all three meetings was Mrs. Sara-Alyce Wright, formerly of the Family Service Association, who has iromptu n •0-, s,. Jiminatinf uble star in the scl The dialogue of the first uay seemed to hold the attentic those present and was c sionally quite intense. The exchanges of the students with the new teachers at the other pre-school meeting were inherently of a different nature David Palladino: Feature editor Mr. Schildkraut: Advisor Jr’ | Mama, tame, former light-

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STUDENT — FACULTY COMMITTEE Last August, under the direction of Mrs. Sara-Alyce Wright, a new school coordinating. organizing, and planning committee was formed. The committee, which met every Thursday and was run on a voluntary basis, was the driving force in the establishment of an Assembly Program, the formation of a Student Power workshop, and an attempt to obtain open study halls. One of the major achievements for the group was the “Student Unity Day.” an all day workshop of rap sessions, films, and entertainment, which was held in Freeport High School on February 5. The prevailing success of this group, where others like it have failed, was due to the determination. dedication and patience of its members and the faithful and knowledgeable guidance of Mrs. Wright. 29