Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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WILLIAM D. BEDDOW Principal DURING the thirty-five years that Mr. Beddow, our principal, has been at Hempstead High, it has grown tremendously in spirit and reputa- tion. With his interest in the guidance department and the pupils, Mr. Beddow keeps well informed on student activities. As busy as he is, Mr. Bed- dow's Welcome Mat is always out for anyone desiring his advice. Having two teenagers who graduated from Hempstead High, he has a fa- ther's understanding of the trials and tribulations of a high school student. Since he was formerly a teacher, Mr. Beddow also has a deep under- standing of the problems faced in the classroom. Just a boy at heart, Mr. Beddow enjoys football games as much as any student and is very proud of the miniature tiger mascot pre- sented to him last year by the Student Council. A greater variety of extra-curricular activities with more student participation is one of our principal's many ambitions for the school. His favorite sport is fishing, although he ven- tured to reveal that he used to practice bad- minton with two star players on our girls' team. We are extremely proud to have Mr. Beddow as our principal and hope that his competent leadership continues to guide us for many years. 12

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THE position of Superintendent of Schools re- quires a capable administrator which is the reason Dr. Kincaid came to our community 10 years ago. His interest in students and student life has benefited the Hempstead schools in many ways. He has devoted limitless time and energy to their improvement. A native Ohioan, Dr. Kincaid attended ele- mentary and high school there, and went on to the University of Ohio where he received his first college degree. After earning his Master's Degree and Doctor of Education at Columbia, Dr. Kincaid served as Superintendent of Schools in Montpelier, Vermont, for eleven years. His next position as superintendent was in Summit, New Jersey. With his excellent background, we are fortunate in having Dr. Kincaid as our super- intendent. A typical day for Dr. Kincaid may include anything from visiting the schools in this district and appearing at civic association meetings to attending club luncheons. With such a busy schedule. Dr. Kincaid still finds some extra time for his favorite pastimes, golf, badminton, fish- ing, a good game of bridge, or reading. During the summer. Dr. Kincaid spends his well earned vacation at his hideaway in Cutch- ogue. Long Island. DR. W. AMOS KINCAID Superintendent of Schools 1 1

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 ALFRED P. WINDT Assistant to the Principal FRANK Pill, JR. Director of Guidance E. CARLETON MOORE Curriculum Coordinator Jlclmini5trative Issistants HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL has three admin- istrative assistants. Mr. Windt, assistant to the principal, started in Hempstead High School as a mathematics teacher. He is co-author of a book pertaining to mathematics, entitled Every- day Algebra. At present he is in charge of at- tendance and discipline, and also supervises extracurricular activities, athletic finances, and keeps records of the point system. Mr. Windt graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Civil Engineering, and received his Master's Degree from Teacher's College at Columbia. He also attended Hofstra College in Hempstead and the University of Rochester. Mr. Windt is com- monly known as Mr. P. T. A. to the members of the organization. He is also on the board of the Hempstead Y. M. C. A. For recreation from his many important duties, he spends his summers with his family at Camden, Maine. Mr. Pill, who is the guidance director of Hempstead High School, helps students to decide what college is best suited for them after they graduate. Many students go to him for his ex- cellent advice concerning these matters. He in- terviews parents and students, except sopho- mores and non-academic juniors and seniors. Mr. Pill goes to the elementary schools in Hemp- stead to advise the eighth grade students what courses are best suited for their future plans. His staff includes several secretarial assistants. The third administrative assistant is Mr. Moore, who is curriculum coordinator. Through his de- partment it is decided which subjects the ele- mentary schools should offer in order to prepare the students for high school. Mr. Moore is also the director of audio-visual education which is an important factor in modern day education. The work of these three administrators in the functioning of Hempstead High School is very important. The Colonial staff and other students are deeply indebted to them for their many accomplishments. 13