Guilderland Central High School - Tawasenthan Yearbook (Guilderland Center, NY)

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Assistant Principals Message and Secretaries . 'X ' .r Mr. John F. Ryan Looking at Guilderland High School students as a guidance counselor or as an assistant principal, one comes to the same conclusion. The Guilderland student body and staff are second to none. A counselor aims to help the individual student de- velop to his fullest protential as a student and a person. As assistant principal, I am concerned with the indi- vidual in addition to the welfare of the entire student population. My observations as an assistant principal tell me that our students want to be involved in school affairs, are interested in the welfare of others, and are capable of handling the added responsibilities that Guilderland High School is offering. The students are now making their own decisions about student dress and are making mature decisions. The students are not wearing bizarre attire but are clean, well groomed, and neat. Students now make their own decisions in study hall as to whether to go to the library, study hall, or the Secretaries: Mrs. Hazel Cornelly, Mrs. Rhom Twornbly bg student union. In most cases marks have not suffered and students generally are not misusing the privilege of student union. Senior monitors are aiding teachers in the supervision of student union in the cafeteria and the results have been most gratifying. Guilderland High School has problems with smok- ing, driving to school, tardiness, cutting classes, and leaving school. The student body' generally is receptive to the policies regarding these affairs and reacts posi- tively when these mistakes are brought to their atten- tion. Students are growing up and in the process need to be guided and aided so that they can learn to live in society. I am proud of our students' attitudes toward their education, school, and staff. Students and teachers work- ing together will continue to provide exciting edum- tional experiences for the entire Guilderland School community. Mnlm

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As principal of our High School, Mr. Ciaccio has many demanding responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities are interviewing and hiring teachers, planning budgets, and working with teachers in all areas of education. With an expanding enrollment and changing curriculum, the problems of a principal are many and often challenging. A healthy and meaningful relationship between the school and students is most important in a school of 1360 students. It is also an area of responsibility that will gain more and more importance in the changing roll of edu- cating young people. Under Mr. Ciaccio's leader- ship, Guilderland was one of the first High Schools to form a student-faculty committee. The members of this commit- tee includes the presidents and officers of various stu- dent clubs, selected faculty members, Mr. Ciaccio, and Mr. Ryan, vice principal.

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Q- l Guidance The guidance counselors at Guilderland meet with every student to help them plan for the pres- ent and future. ln high school, the student and coun- selor work together to make up a schedule that will suit the student's needs in the business, vocational, or liberal arts area, A schedule is planned for each student so that he may be prepared to enter into higher education, the military, or the labor market upon graduation. Each student is free to meet with his counselor at any time during the year. The discussions often concern schedule changes, post high school plans, or everyday life, The counselors also administer stand- ardized tests throughout the year such as the College Boards and the Regents Scholarship Exams. This year Mr. Macali joined the Guidance staff consisting of Mr. Robitaille and Mr. Richards. Mr. Purcell returned to his job as Director of Guidance. Mr. Charles Richards, Counselor gig? Ifvwr Mr' J05ePh Maeali, Counselor -1. wi? Mrs. Margaret Emple Se