Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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Left to right: Ruth Toft, Marion Bennett, Mary Bowen, Fred Pilkingtoo, Mary Oman. . trom em ah in a THE chairman of the Homemaking Department is Miss Taft, who has been a teacher in Hemp- stead High School for twenty-six years. Assisting her in preparing the homemakers of tomorrow, are Miss Bennett and Mrs. Bowen. This department teaches homemaking formali- ties, from setting a table properly to running up a full length coat on the sewing machine. It has often been stated that America's future will be determined by the home and the school. prefer interior design, fashion, commercial art, or just painting and drawing, Mrs. Oman and Mr. Pilkington provide excellent instruction with the use of various types of media. Students ob- tain experience by making displays for the junior and senior proms, Greek games, and partaking in community activities such as Franklin Shops’ Halloween display and Kennedy Parks' Christmas display. IN today's world, art is a rapidly expanding field. Hempstead High's art course is de- signed to meet this expansion. Whether you Lorraine Kronenberg, Beatrice Felsberg, Al- fonso Dames and Milton Zahm practice modern art. Learing to sew a straight seom with Mrs. Bowen. 20

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Left to right. Row . A. Barre!» Davidson, James Beale. Row II: Alice Bringhurst, Catherine Degenhardt. Row III: Arthur Flax, Ruth Gaffga. Left to right. Row I Mathias Helboch, Mar- garet Jones. Row II: Kenneth Lawson, Leslie Schryver. Row III: Anne Silver, Louis Zora. THIS Department offers a wide coverage in the field of commerce for students interested in positions with business organizations. Hundreds of students upon graduation enter college or the business world. It does not take long for them to realize the importance of the instruction received at Hempstead High School. Their superior background helps them to rapidly ascend the ladder of success. Among the projects undertaken by the depart- ment this past year was an occupational survey of employers in Hempstead. This was to ascertain what business subjects should be emphasized in relation to the needs of business in this com- munity. A meeting of all department chairmen was also held with various Hempstead employers to show how each department prepares its students to take their places in the community business organizations. As the community moves forward so does the efficient Business Education Department of Hemp- stead High School. 19

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nu THE whole world enjoys the soothing strains of fine music. Under the competent leadership of Miss Boyle, the students achieve a greater understanding of this art, which is superbly dis- played at its outstanding winter and spring con- certs. The repertoire, throughout the year, spotlights the major essentials of music as performed by the orchestra, band, choir, and glee clubs, all of which compose this department. THE Dramatics Department specializes in the study and application of public speaking and drama. Public speaking develops the student’s poise, self expression and speaking ability. This is car- ried on under the guidance of Miss Randall, chairman of the department. Drama provides the students with experience in one of the most fasci- nating of the communicative arts. During the course of the year, the entire school enjoys the numerous productions presented by this department. Left to right: Imogene Boyle, Kazmier Albinski, Barbara Barry, Harrison Hodges, Esther McQueen, Miriam Randall. 21