Hillside High School - Epoch Yearbook (Hillside, NJ)

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Mr. A. Avella is aided by A. Aromando and T. Berne in introducing the Hillside Students' Government Association at the Rutgers convention. Two heads are better than one in planning Hillside High's future, especially when they're Mr. Custer's and Mr. Avella's. Mr. A. Avella attacks the fundamentals of safe hunting for a group of amateur Daniel Boones. A MR. ANTHONY AVELLA Assistant Principal IN ASSUMING his new title of assistant-principal, Mr. Anthony Avella is charged with many di- verse responsibilities. He comes in contact with students from A to Z as he not only is the adviser to the Students' Gen- eral Association, but also han- dles all disciplinary problems. A school as large as ours is great- ly benefited by the hall patrol which is organized and super- vised by Mr. Avella. We are all familiar with our Well- equipped and businesslike school store which is also run under the supervision of Mr. Avella. The many services which he per- forms intensify the efliciency of our administration department and instill in us, the students, a greater sense of democracy and co-operation.

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, MR. RUHL L. CUSTER Principal DURING His many years of service to Hillside High School and to the commu- nity, Mr. Ruhl L. Custer has earned the respect, esteem, and admiration of the students, faculty, and the community of Hillside. His leadership and con- cept of brotherhood provide a fine guide after which students may pattern themselves as future citizens of the world. Mr. Custer, who has been a part of the Hillside school system for many years, believes not only in preservation of school traditions, but also in keeping abreast of the modernization of educa- tional methods. He spends many hours working to maintain the high standards and reputation of this school. His greatest reward is having graduates of Hill- side High School secure,choice positions in the business World or obtain ac- ceptances from superior institutions of higher learning. It's announcement time. Let's start the countdown, says Mr. R. Custer to Mrs. J. Matthews. Mr. R. Custer gets a sneak preview of the EPOCH '62 from P. Mankowitz and K. Welland. PAGE 13

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,nswer the phone! Take dictation! Type letters! Mimeograph bulletins! More nd more work for H. Smith and J. Matthews. THE HILLSIDE HIGH SCHOOL guidance department consists of a director of guidance and three guidance counselors whose main interest is the educational, social, and emotional growth of each and every student. Headed by the Director and Senior counselor, Mr. Edward Gottlieb, the guidance staff includes Miss Irma E. Mayer, Freshman counselor, Miss Josephine Tersillo, Sopho- more counselor, and Mr. Arthur Berne, Junior counselor. The guidance department contributes to the scholastic, per- sonal, and career guidance of the entire student body. The de- partment strives to meet with every student at least twice a year, at which time various problems and scheduling for the following year are discussed. Conferences are held in the Senior year with Mr. Gottlieb, the student, and the parents present. These meetings pertain to the numerous types of careers related to the student's interests and capabilities. The correct choice of a college or vocation is one of the many goals of the guidance department. The main purpose of the guidance office is to send the student out into the world with his best foot forward. EDWARD GOTTLIEB Director of Guidance Hillside High School's Girl Fridays : Mrs. G. Meliado, Mrs. J. Mat- thews, Mrs. Humanik, and Mrs. C. Weisser take time out from their hectic schedule to pose for a picture. , The guidance department is like a light in the darkness to students. THANK HEAVEN for the competent secretaries of Hillside High School! Mrs. Josephine Matthews, Miss Helen Smith, Mrs. Gail Meliado, and Mrs. Clair Weisser serve as a strong crutch for the smooth operation of our school. Without these proficient workers, .Hillside High might be in quite a turmoil. Their innumerable duties range from attendance and truancy records to complicated inventories, requisitions, and reports to the Board of Education, Superintendent, and State. Records pertaining to a student are maintained by the offices throughout his entire high school career. The previously stated duties are only a fraction of the countless services of the school secretaries, who serve as a strong foundation for the complex maintenance of Hillside High. PAGE 15