General Douglas MacArthur High School - Commander Yearbook (Levittown, NY)

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MR. LOUIS BLUMBERG SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Although he just started to work as Superintendent of School District z£5 at the beginning of this term, Mr. Blum- berg's ideals and accomplishments have had great effects on education in Levittown and will continue to do so in the future. Bringing to his job a knowledge of our system's problems and a wealth of plans to combat them, our Superintendent has set forth many innovations and is working cease- lessly towards his goal: better educa- tion for every child in District 3 5 from Kindergarten to twelfth grade. Reaching directly toward the pu- pils of his schools, our superintendent desires an improvement in written Eng- lish in every grade, elementary through high school, and hos implemented some procedures to achieve his goal. A truly significant achievement of his is the establishment of the Senior Star Program: a series of lectures for more advanced students. Thus we see Mr Blumberg has given us and our under- dossmates a better public education. Board of Education SEATED: Eli Mellon. Robert S Hojhmo, Pres. Robert J Kissel. V P , Solvotore Gong. STANDING: Fronk Wolloce. Sec. Harold B Woodhull; Edwin J McCausland 6

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Although new to our school, Mr. Coveil is not un- familiar to any of us. Vibrant and cheery, his voice reaches everyone through the public address sys- tem each morning. He thus keeps the students and teachers aware of the activities of MacArthur. Since last year, Mr. Covell has worked on plans and pro- grams to make the September opening of the Mac- Arthur building possible. In his first direct contact with the students of MacArthur, he selected the yearbook staff, and, for a while, acted as its ad- viser. Mr. Covell's education has been rich and varied. He studied for his undergraduate degree at Hamil- ton College, and has also attended the University of Buffalo, the University of Mexico, the Univer- sity of Washington, New York University, and Har- vard. From 1945 to 1961, before coming to Mac- Arthur he served as Assistant Professor of English and Assistant Dean of West Point. His greatest interest is education. He believes that education is growth, and that it is the adminis- trator's responsibility to provide the environment and the stimulus for that growth. He is favorably impressed with the students at MacArthur, and in view of the facilities, curriculum, and faculty, pre- dicts great success for its graduates. MR. CRANSTON E. COVELL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Standing by the main staircase with a cheerful word and meaningful glance, Mr. Keating sees to it that we reach our classes on time. As a result, he has become both well known and well liked. A disci- plinarian, he has set many of us on the right path with his philosophy of correcting rather than punish- ing offenders. Though a newcomer to our staff, Mr. Keating is by no means new to District 5. He taught English at Division Avenue High School for four years, and was Chairman of the English Department for two years. Although a native New Yorker, he studied at Uni- versity of Dayton for his Bachelor of Arts Degree. However, he completed his education later at Hofs- tra where he received his Master of Science. He is presently working for his Ph D. at St. John's Univer- sity. He holds a teaching license not only for Eng- lish, but for social studies and Latin as well. A well-rounded person, Mr. Keating has been a good influence on the students of MacArthur. He knows that the members of the Class of '62 will es- tablish traditions of good citizenship, which will make their parents and teachers proud. MR. RICHARD J. KEATING ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 5

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 TAURUS APRIL 21 MAY 21 Taurus is ruler from April to May, Those under him are both peaceful and gay. Six is their number, the color is blue Don't make them angry, their temper's strong, too! A Taurus may get more than one crazy notion. Sent down by Venus, the star of Emotion. Mood changes quickly but always has charm. What will the stors give, fortune or harm? Decisions made in May or July Will turn out well, and down from the sky A shower of blessings will fall fo the earth On those who call Taurus the sign of their birth.