Great Neck South High School - Vista Yearbook (Great Neck, NY)

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Mist Agnes lillibridgc LIBRARY Great Neck South's library meets the literary and research demands of the student body with a choice of 10,000 books, more than 120 different periodicals (in- cluding their back issues), six newspapers, and a large record collection. The policy of the library is to provide students with recent literature and reference materials. Among other things, this means purchasing up-to-date encyclopedias and other sources of information. Al- though the physical size of the library was reduced by converting the fiction room into a classroom, space was found for 500 new books on the shelves installed last summer. Attractive displays call attention io new ma- terials or to the variety of materials available on given topics. Mr. Bernard Boressoff Head SPEECH DEPARTMENT The Speech Department, headed by Mr. Boressoff, offers Dramatics I and Advanced Dramatics, Speech for Personal Improvement, Speech for Public Life, and Theatre Arts Appreciation. The Theatre Arts Appreciation classes heard an actor, a movie producer, and a professional publicist, and saw a rehearsal of a television program. Students study the interview, the discussion, diction, pronunciation, and speeches in Speech for Personal Improvement. Other students concentrate on giving speeches. AUDIO-VISUAL One of the busiest departments in the school is the Audio-Visual, which is in charge of all the machines used in classrooms. Mr. Barry heads this department, assisted by a crew of one hundred boys who have been instructed in the operation of all A-V equipment. The various machines are used both in classrooms and for special events including sports, plays, dances, and Adult Education. 21 Mr. Raymond Wile Mi»$ Madeline Coyne Mr. Donald Barry

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DRIVER EDUCATION Mr. Charles Christy Head Mr. Richard Sadlo Mr. Salvatore Serpe Because of the increasing number of students desiring to learn to drive, a new instructor, Mr. Sadlo, joined the Driver Education staff, headed by Mr. Christy. This made it possible to accommodate more students than previously. The course is now available to 150 students each semester. The purpose of the course is to train students in correct driving skills. Successful completion enables students to acquire their senior licenses at the oge of seventeen. Classes meet two times a week and include a study of regulations and the use of mechanisms for testing various driving skills. Two class periods a week are devoted to road instruction; this often proves insufficient for successful development of driving habits, so students usually find it necessary to practice on their own time. After learning the basic driving skills, the student must take a final read examination called the blue card test. This test is administered by the teacher and requires mastery of all the skills learned during road instruction. These include completing U-turns, driving in traffic, and parallel parking. If the student receives the passing grade of eighty-five, he has earned his blue card and is eligible for his senior license. Having proved himself a safe and competent driver on wet roads and dry, on busy roads and empty lanes, the blue card holder proudly awaits his first solo. Our b«am«i twisted, and did thred Our eyes, upon on double string “ (Miss Goldstein and fanct) Mr. John Jones Head Mr. Michael Del Pexzo INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT The Industrial Arts Department, headed by Mr. Jones, is divided into four sections: mechanical drawing, woodshop, metal shop, and the auto shop. In mechanical drawing the students learn the use of the various instruments and draw rudimentary sketches. These sketches become far more detailed and advanced as the course ad- vances. The woodshop courses are designed to teach the basic woodworking and wood finishing skills. The auto shop instructs the boys in the general procedures of auto mechanics. The metal shop makes angle brackets, tool boxes, book-ends, and jewelry. Industrial Arts exhibit at Evening of Art and Music 20

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ART DEPARTMENT The tenth grade art course is a study of basic techniques. Budding artists learn proportion in co-ordination with perspective and the use of color along with design. During the latter half o' the program, the more advanced problems of figure and portrait drawing are tackled. The eleventh grade curriculum focuses on commercial aspects of art. Classes attempt lettering and calli- graphy projects and apply their final knowledge when they design advertisements. Twelfth grade art is the most advanced class. Students create functional design studies like architectural plans, and experiment with fashion illustration; the course cul- minates with murals. Art for Seniors is for twelfth graders who have not been able to fit the normal progression of art classes into their schedules. It explores all areas of art, including varied media and art appreciation. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The offerings of the Music Department are designed to pro- vide instruction and practice in musical appreciation and skills for a wide range of students. Whether he is a rank beginner or a veteran of years of musical experience, any pupil inter- ested in music can find a course or activity which suits him. Mr. Ormsby directs all vocal music while Mr. Dickerson super- vises the instrumental areas. The Orchestra and Band are courses which students attend regularly during the school day. These groups also participate in a variety of school functions. Pep rallies are made livelier by the spirited playing of the boys and girls in gold-trimmed blue uniforms. During football season, the Band plays between the halves at home games. The Orchestra adds to the audience's enjoyment at plays. And, of course, both groups are important elements of all concerts, holiday programs, and special presen- tations. 22