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

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Assistant Principals Message and Secretaries E lj 1 Gurlderland High School went through a dramatic change during the year 1970-71. When school started in September we had 1,000 students new to the teachers, students and administra- torsvof-our school. This was brought about as a result of the or- ganizational change from a 10-12 high school to a 9-12 high school D The library was tripled in size and each academic area pro- vided the studens with a resource area in which to work, study, or discuss problems with fellow studens or teachers. The idea of an English teacher or a math teacher always being available to work with students has been very successful. The class of 1971 had a big role in planning and making this year a successful educational experience for all our students. The seniors set the example and demonstrated maturity and pa- tience in the orientation to the new four year high school. The leadership demonstrated by the class of 1971 made the job of administeringthe school a very pleasant and rewarding experience. In planning for the school year 1970-71, the senior clms was anxious for us to give the students the opportunity of experi- menting with a no pass system. These discussions led to the adop- tion of our ID card and the new freedoms that now exist with the moving from a pass system to the use of ID cards. The class of 1971 should be complimented for the initiative they provided in this progressive move. I feel the class of 1971 experienced more changes and saw our school progress faster than any previous graduating class. During their four years at Guilderland l-ligh School the curricu- lum and course offerings have expanded rapidly to keep pace with the ever changing needs of the youth of our community. I would mk the graduating class to continue to support their high school as citizens of the town of Guilderland. The citizens provided you with tremendous opportunities and experiences. You now must show the same responsibility and support your school so that we may continue to offer a fine educa- tional experience for all our young people. ll' '. - neg Y' gs. ,-aQ.v 5J....-- H as

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Guidance Planning the future for a prospective graduating student, is a very delicate process. The Guidance Department tries with earnest to guide students down a path which is most com- parable to his abilities. The student and counselor work together to produce a schedule that will most satisfy the students hunger for knowl- edge in fields that he will excel and benefit the most from. The counselors are forever scoping out new information on requirement changes of various colleges. Standardized tests are administered by the Guidance Department, revealing the qualifications and general knowledge that a student has. Much recognition should also be given to the secretaries working for the Guidance Department. They type and send out many students history records to colleges to which they have applied. Putting both the secretaries and the Guidance Counselors together, the Guidance Department is more than worthy of commendation in the tedious work they have done for us. l I Av L7-J ,. Nt. Hutchin Tihlwcts, Coungelof, Mr, Charles Richards, Counselor, T, fw.-unify-ahs'f: f . . 4.--a-A ...a,....-- 1.-tial-'- -4.54-4 ...ul.....uf ...--n ...ag--a Mr. Joseph Purcell, Counselor. pi-nihllif '...1..a- '-n- yggaildi ......- ,....-1-n Mr. Kenneth Robitaille, Counselor