Gloversville High School - Oracle Yearbook (Gloversville, NY)

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MRS. HIGH SCHOOL OFFICE STAFF Punching the clock af noon-time ANN A. BASQLEO Senior Sfenographer 3 ,ge ,, , ., .. 2 V LW.- .. is fl' w -5'l 7 M 25.5 MRS. MARJORIE BRUNT Sfenographer The office staff works for our benefit. MRS. MARIANNE SMITH Stenographer

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As you study the Oracle you must be im- pressed with the variety and inclusiveness of the activity pfogram of GHS. Some of you may be asking why we have all these activities-social, musical, dramatic club, sports, cheerleading, twirl- ing, publications, and student council. After three years in GHS I hope many of you seniors can testify to the values you have received in recre- ation, personality development, character build- ing, and leadership training. These activities are an invaluable supplement to the scholastic activi- ties of the classroom in developing the well- rounded personality needed for present day, dem- ocratic living. Here we have the opportunity to develop the attitudes and practices of good citi- zenship. ADA H. BUSSE Vice Principal ARTHUR FERGUSON Principal School and its activity program is one of so- ciety's principal agencies to help young people grow up and develop into mature, happy, use- ful citizens. Are we deriving the fullest possible benefit from the school program? Of course, the answer is quite obvious, that we are not in most cases. Wouldn't it be well to take stock and fre- quently ask ourselves if we can't profit more fully from the classroom and from participation in the activity program? A few try to participate in too many activities and as a result something more important may go by the board. But far too many are not an active participant in any activity and thereby are missing the opportunities which will do so much in preparing them for later life. There must be some activity in high school suit- ed to the needs of each one. Why not make sure next year that you are a member of some organi- zation which will be helpful to you and which you can help function better? Arthur Ferguson , My I 1L55W6!'i.il iisiii5.-.212

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FRANCIS WOODWORTH Director of Guidance GUIDANCE DIRECTOR To the Class of T956 You have now reached the position on the edu- cational ladder where the time and effort you have expended during the past twelve years will begin to bear fruit. You have encountered various obstacles along the way and you have had to make decisions of consequence. Your teachers have done more than merely teach you a collec- tion of facts, they have tried all along the way to prepare you for the event in your lives with which you are now confronted. You are well armed to face the challenge of life in a competitive world. The rest is up to you. Whether or not you are planning additional formal education, you will be exposed to learning in the school of living experi- ence. Today your opportunities for success are the greatest of all time. All that remains is for you to grasp these opportunities and convert them into a satisfying and meaningful life. The other members of the guidance staff and I wish you every success in your future endeavors. May I add my sincere congratulations to the members of the GHS graduating class of l956, You have made that first step toward a success- ful and happy life by completing the difficult, but worthwhile task of high school graduation. The members of the faculty of Gloversville Jun- ior-Senior High School are vitally concerned that the students receive the very best education pos- sible. We are now in the process of re-examining the content and sequence of courses offered in our schools. We are also considering new courses that should be added to our curriculum to pre- pare our students to take their places in a demo- cratic society. We are anxious that the educational needs of all students in school be met, whether it is the need to prepare for further formal educa- tion or the need to be well prepared for immedi- ate employment, and we are constantly working to that end. When the children of the I956 gradu- ates of GHS attend our schools, and that time will come more quickly than you realize, we want to be sure that their education will be even better than the one you received. My sincere wish is that the education you have received in Gloversville schools may help you find real happiness in your future life. DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM COORDINATING ERNEST DU MOND Curriculum Coordinator