Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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Burckley, Raymond Glass, Abraham (chairman) Munch, Maynard G. Galembo, Norman Boxer, Jay Science Department Phelan, Margaret—Librarian Weber, Florence—Guidance Spink, Harriet—Chorus Pollera, Anthony—Music, Band Holmes, Donald—Art Wellon, Carl—Driver Education

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Language Department Wessel. Bonhlld Burt. Ruby (chairman) Pietranfelo, Michellna Brown, Marjorie Neuman, Arloa Mathematics Department McKeon, Lob Laocks, Joseph (chairman) Underhill, Helen Beller, Jesse Isaac, Herbert

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BUSINESS The primary function of the Business Department is the development of good citizens able to secure a living and to live a full life. Our aim is to train our young people to face the problems that will confront them in the business and social world of tomorrow and to teach them the workings of the business world of today. We believe that the ideas that are going to be a part of the social order must take root today in our school and in the activities of our school As each individual reaches adulthood he should be able to do some worthwhile work and at the same time he must be a social asset. Not only should he work to earn a living but he should also be able to participate in- telligently in the solution of the many social problems that he will en- counter. Gladys Jenkin EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP Education for citizenship has as its objective the training of students to understand the meaning of democracy, appreciate its values and heritage, and function effectively as citizens of the United States of America. Our program, Economic Citizenship, World History, American His- tory and Problems of American Life, is based on the philosophy of demo- cracy as set forth by our founding fathers in the United States Declaration of Independence and Constitution. Its focal point is American History with World History as a background for understanding the United States in its historical perspective. The Ninth Grade is a tool subject area which em- phasizes civic responsibility and political, historical and economic geography. Our Citizenship Education program should provide the knowledge and understandings upon which sound civic decisions can be based and pro- vide for the skills needed to carry out such decisions. To these ends we dedicate ourselves. Miss Wetterauer ENGLISH In this Atomic Era, one's knowledge of English is of primary import- ance. At no time in history has it been so necessary for one to be able to speak and write well. The essay Of Studies by Francis Bacon states, Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. The truth of this quotation is clearly shown for it might be said that a person's success in this world depends on his knowledge of the English language plus his specific training in a subject of his choice. It is our aim to aid the students of Hicksville High School to become proficient in the use of the English language, both written and spoken. Hence, they can assume their rightful place as leaders in our growing community. ® Viola A. Wood HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION A happy man is a healthy man. This is the premise on which the sub- °L !,eal.th and physical education are predicated as taught in Hicksville High SchooL The boys and girls learn the value of correct diet, and proper physical exercise in living a wholesome healthful life. The care of the body is given great stress. Diseases common to society are studied, and students learn to recognize and combat the danger signals that become obstacles to the human machine. A happy man is a well-adjusted member of society. In all of his activities—his occupation and extra-curricular duties—he reflects the char- acrerisncs of fair play, sportsmanship, and honest endeavor. The records of the boys and girls of Hicksville High School throughout the years in competitive sports are a testimonial to the fact that the above lessons have been learned successfully. Chester Jaworski