Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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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

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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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 LUTCH down, check for neutral, are some of the most famous words used by Mr. White, instructor of Driver Education. Theory classes are held three times a week. Here the students have an opportunity to learn all about the automobile and how it functions. Once a week they are given road training and at the termination of the course are ready for the state road test. The Industrial Arts Department at the Prospect Street School which offers courses in general metal, electricity, and wood and leather working, is under the able direction of Mr. Monsell and his staff. Its wide scope makes it possible to obtain a well-rounded background in the understanding of tools and machines, industrial processes, work- ing conditions, problems of industry and labor and the processing of raw materials into finished products. Left to right. Row Stanley White, Wilbur Monsell. Row II: Stuart Dale, Charles Jelicks, Henry Schaedel. 22