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

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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

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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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Mr. H. Town «nd Carpenter Head Mi Ruth William Mr. Joseph Zanchelli SPECIAL CLASS Invaluable to the working of Great Neck South is the Guidance Department, staffed by our seven counselors. This department works hard to make life in Great Neck South as pleasant as possible. This year, as in the past, it performed many important tasks. First, it formed the Greeters Committee to greet new students. Their work, plus frequent meetings with counselors, helped to acquaint newcomers with the workings of the school. Through a barrage of bulletins and announcements, the department attempted to inform students and to alert them to the events it sponsored. By listing summer and part-time job opportunities on the guidance bulletin board, it has eased the plight of the student with time on his hands. And, of course, by meeting with and advising students and offering vocational tests and career conferences, the guidance staff has helped to prepare students for college and for work. The career conferences held this year dealt with psychology, journalism, para-medicine, advertising, and the armed forces. Seniors discussed college plans and scholarship opportunities with their coun- selors. The counselors also corresponded with various colleges, filled in transcripts, and wrote recommendations for the college applications. Finally, the College Entrance Examination Board testing program was administered by the guidance staff. Juniors had both group discussion and individual help about colleges. Mitt Alic Hojlet