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

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SOUTHERNER STAFF: First row—1. Holzsogcr, J. Finkclstein, E. Hotx, l. Tennen, D. Weisgol. Second row—I. Hecht, S. Horowitz, E. Homond, J. Sorney, Mr. Fields, N. Borkin, L Brown, D. Rapp, D. Klein. Laura Tennen, Art Editor and Contributor to the New Yorker Southerner staff checks copy SOUTHERNER REPORTERS

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Vista Sales Start Now ihc Southerner Welcome Parents To'Open House' SOUTHERNER WINS FIRST PLACE AT COLUMBIA Ellen Lehman, Editor-in-chief The Southerner is the medium through which the student body is informed about school and related activities. This year’s paper, edited by Ellen Lehman, tried to provide students with an accurate and up-to- date picture of all aspects of student life by publishing articles centered around school activities rather than more remote topics. The newspaper focused on sub- jects of student interest; one feature was profiles of students who had achieved outstanding honors in various fields. Most of the first issue was devoted to students' summer experiences, giving pupils an opportunity to share their vacations with others, as well as provid- ing ideas for coming summers. Many articles were written on items of topical im- portance such as the National Honor Society, G. O. dances, class functions, and the organ fund. There were others on special subjects; some were the Siegel, Tennen, and Harris Locker,” the boiler room, and the one room in our school that has a “free period. This year the paper adopted a liberal editorial point of view. Examples of this attitude were the editorial in favor of Peace Week and that opposing the D. A. R. citizenship award. While the ideas pre- sented in these editorials did pertain directly to school activities, they also had a broader appliaction. A particularly important department in this year's Southerner featured student comment— Letters to the Editor. One example of carefully reasoned student analysis was G. O. President Bob Abzug's response to the editorial, “G. O. Without Purpose. Along with his defense of the General Organization, Bob injected some sharp journalistic criticism. In an effort to become more efficient and informa- tive, The Southerner assigned individuals to certain areas or departments for the entire year. If a depart- ment planned a special event, the reporter in charge of that particular area was notified. This procedure enabled the paper to present articles on special events before they occurred. The diligent work of the Southerner staff was re- warded at the Columbia Scholastic Press Conference, where the paper received a first place rating for the first time in Great Neck South history. In the spring, the editorial staff of the 1963-1964 Southerner was chosen. Laurie Deutsche was appointed editor-in-chief. Laurance Wieder assumed the post of associate editor, and David Bernstein became the new business manager. The final issues of The South- erner were published by the new staff under the guidance of the old. One of the more interesting issues of the newly selected editors presented an entire page of comment and opinion on the subject of Morality and Law. Stimulated by sit-in demonstra- tions in Long Beach, the article asked the question: “Is man justified in breaking the law of the land? Student and faculty views, as well as relevant com- ments by philosophers and statesmen, presented di- verse and provocative ideas on the question. The final performances and shows of various de- partments, the last social activities of the senior class, and the plan for graduation provided ample material for the last issues of the year. With the publication of the final paper in June, the Southerner completed its record of the school year 1962-63. 26

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VISTA VISTA EDITORS: first row—C. Hirsch, A. $i«gel, J. Rosmon. I. Phillips, T. Mokotoff. Second row—S. Ewen, C. Heckler, N. Klein, M. Hollander, D. Cohen, M. Rose, F. Eppslclner. Under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Don Cohen, this year's staff worked to make Vista a superior and enjoyable yearbook. The various staffs began to work early in October. Laurie Phillips' copy staff wrote articles to fill Vista's columns. Identification Editors Judi Rosman and Isabelle Katz identified the pictures. Mike Rose, Art Editor, managed both art and publicity. Richard Brown and Mike Hollander, recorded pictorially the events of the year. Stuart Ewen, Production Manager, arranged the dates for grcups to be photo- graphed while Annie Siegel and her staff captioned all candid pictures. Business Manager Charlie Heckler and Advertising Editor Freddy Eppsteiner made Vista's finances stronger than ever. Norman Klein was in charge of senior activities; Tama Mokotoff and Pete Millock covered sports. Carolyn Hirsch, Typing Editor, worked diligently to get Vista to press on time. Miss Stevens and Mr. Creigh- ton assisted as faculty sponors. Vista sponsors Mr. Creighton and Miss Stevens. 28 Don Cohen, Editor-in chief