Hicksville High School - Comet Yearbook (Hicksville, NY)

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Wc are living today in a rapidly moving age of impressive scientific advances. Our boys and girls often refer to these times as The Age of Science.” We can readily see how science has changed our Way of Life.” It has changed our homes, our methods of transportation, our means of com- munication, our recreational life, and without doubt our prospects of mak- ing a living. If we could look into the future I’m sure we could predict that science will continue to play an ever-increasing role in the lives of our citizens. We hope that the science curriculum in Hicksville High School will continue to contribute not only to the changes in the world, but also to the ability of our students to adjust to and become part of these same impend- ing changes. A. Albert Glass Hicksville High School is graced by one of the most charming and delightful ladies ever to enter these walls. Her name is Mrs. Florence Weber, Guidance Director for the Senior High School. The duties which this job entails are too numerous to be mentioned here. She is parent, friend, teacher as well as counselor to all of us. Each graduating class has many students who will embark upon a happy life and a career all due to her efforts. Mrs. Weber has had the lives and ca- reers of many in her years as director and she has always helped those who Called upon her with a smile and encouraging word of praise. Anyone who has gone to even one of Hicksville's plays or productions could not forget the fine work that was done on scenery, lights, staging, etc. The able director of this art work has been Mr. Donald Holmes, art director. His teaching has given many a fine appreciation for art and per- haps developed a formerly hidden talent in this field. All of us have driven in a car and often wished we knew how to drive one. Here at Hicksville we are all given that opportunity by Mr. Carl Wellon, instructor in driver education. He conducts his classes every day, and each year many fine new drivers take their place on the road all due to his efforts. One of the finest cultures we can develop is that of music appreciation. An appreciation for fine things should be developed in each and every one of us. Miss Harriet Spink, choral director, and Mr. Anthony Pollera, band director, are the two individuals in Hicksville High School who have in- spired many students by their diligent work and training programs in music appreciation. A world without books would be a total loss. Where else could one get so much enjoyment, pleasure, information, and education? We are lucky to have a library filled with fine books and a librarian worth her weight in gold. Her name is Miss Margaret Phelan; her job, taking care of the li- brary and our requests. Arlene Nolan