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

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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

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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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