Hempstead High School - Colonial Yearbook (Hempstead, NY)

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DR W AMOS KINCAID Superintendent of Schools Dr Kincaid WHEN anyone mentions Dr. Kincaid's name, many students think he is just the man who closes school when it snows. But being Superintendent of Schools involves more demand- ing duties—duties which Dr. Kincaid has been fulfilling for the past sixteen years. Despite the heavy demands made upon him, he still succeeds in keeping in touch with the students in the schools of our district as much as possible. This year he has attended several assemblies in which he spoke to us. Under Dr. Kincaid's administration our new music wing was constructed. He was also instru- mental in organizing our present Guidance De- partment. In fact, we can point to many more equally noteworthy accomplishments of our Super- intendent of Schools, Dr. Kincaid. Former Principal Advances DR. Shc-ldon came to Hempstead High School in 1959, from Minoa High School in Minoa, New York, where he served as a teacher of physics, chemistry, biology, and driver educa- tion, as well as the coach of the football, basket- ball, and baseball teams. Dr. Sheldon is a graduate of Syracuse Univer- sity, where he earned his B.S., M.S., and Ed.D. degrees. In the United States Air Force he supervised Radio Teletype Training as an elec- tronics specialist. In October of 1961 Dr. Sheldon took a leave of absence from Hempstead High School for ac- tive service in the Air Force. Upon his return our past principal became the Assistant Superintendent of the Hempstead School District. Dr. Sheldon's responsibilities as Assistant Superintendent of Schools are closely related to the students’ instruction. He hires teachers, visits classrooms, and initiates new courses of study, such as new foreign language programs. There is no doubt that such a wide background of experience has made and will continue to make Dr. Sheldon a valuable asset to the Hempstead Schools. DR THOMAS D SHELDON Associate Superintendent of Schools

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Bonn Observes Centennial THE Hempstead public school system is now in its hundredth year. Records indicate there has always been a five-man Board of Education. As established by the laws of 1863, this body was given entire control and management of all the common schools within the district. Operating with this power, the Board has fostered the growth of Hempstead s Schools into the system of six elementary schools and one high school we now have. The five-member board, not restricted as to membership except for residence in the district, includes a president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. These officers arc- elected for a term of one year. Each board position stands for election once every five years, each member taking office a different year. This general election of school board members is the prime opportunity for the electorate of Union Free School District 1, Hempstead, to exercise its democratic rights, maintaining the high standards of education in our area. Our school board meets each month in public session, generally in the High School. Three members constitute a business quorum. At these meetings, school activities arc set up, money appropriated, and a tax rate set. One of the primary duties of the board is to collect the yearly district school tax, which incidentally, is one of the lowest in our area, thanks to prudent spending and planning. Although this year marked the passing of Mr. Emil Bejsovec, a past school board president, the Hempstead Board of Education, served by able men. can be depended upon to maintain its splendid record. Standing, left to right—Mathias C. Helbach; John M. Serenei; Russell G. Booth. Vice President; C. H. I unnicliffc Jones. School Attorney. Seated—Margaret E. Duty. Clerk of the Board; Emil J. Bejsovec. Treasurer; Hyman Geller. President; William Urquhart. Jr.. Secretary: Dr. W. Amos Kincaid. Superintendent of Schools.

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ARTHUR J FLAX Principal From The Vice Principal To Tlx Class Of 1963 From The Principal To The Class Of 1963 AS you seniors graduate, we usually try to examine your development over the preced- ing four year period. We have a tendency to look at final results rather than to review your four years' growth. I am sure that as you review your experiences at Hempstead High School, you will see how you have grown and matured. Your educational progress and social develop- ment have been the result of a conscious effort on your part under the direction of both teachers and parents. This effort has resulted in outstanding achievements in academic pursuits, music, athletics, and other school activities. In spite of occasional grumblings, I think, that as most of you look back, you will agree that high school has been a re- warding experience. Hempstead High School will continue to bask in the glory of your future successes and achieve- ments. The school administration and faculty have enjoyed working with all of you who are mem- bers of the class of 1963. We wish you continued success in your future endeavors, both in schools of higher learning and in the world of business. IT is a pleasure to greet the class of 1963 at the time of the publication of the 1963 Colonial. The following pages reflect especially the faces and recorded highlights of an important segment of the formative years of the lives of our Senior students and provide a brief and condensed history of their aspirations, participation and achievements in the many aspects of our high school community. The 1963 Colonial is a tribute to those who are being graduated and who, in the immediate future, will travel rapidly diverging paths of many- different natures. As the passage of years dims the crystal clear recollections of today, it is hoped that these pages will provide testimony of those important events and experiences, the friendships and learning, the amusing incidents and serious decisions, which contributed in no small measure to the weaving of the fabric from which rich and full lives and real happiness have been created. FRLD PILKINGTON Vice Principal