Hoosick Falls Central School - Vagabond Yearbook (Hoosick Falls, NY)

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French. Mr. William Peck- ham, English, Jour- nalism Club. English class means many things to all students--a time for passing notes, talking, or even paying attention occa- sionally. Through the Junior High, En- glish introduces us to books like Kon- Tiki” and helps us with our grammar. As Freshmen, Mr. Stritch gives us Great Expectations” to read, plus the workshop. The sophomore year provides us with the the maligned Word Power . Upon becom ing Juniors, we study for the English Re- gents. In our Senior year we relax a lit- tle with literature and composition. Classes are only one part of the scope of English however. Mrs. Miller's speech therapy helps students with speech impediments while Miss Hoover aids slow readers. for a well-informed future, That gum will cost you five cents, says Mr. Peckham as he catches another student overanticipating lunch. To the disgrace of a rueful pupil and the delight of his classmates, Mr. Peckham's alert eye will catch even the slyest student during the reading of a Frost epic. Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Speech Terapist. Mr. Charles Ray- mond, English. Mr. Bertram Stritch, English. Miss Julia Hoover, Reading Consultant. Mr. Maurice Beaulieu, English, Yearbook Advisor. Mr. Myron Hertel, English. 9

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Mr. R. Michael Brewster, History, Guidance, Future Teachers. Mrs. Joseph Thorn- ton, History, English. Mr. Donald Idleman, History. o Mr. Warren East- wick, History. Mr. Donald Roy, History, Baseball. Mrs. Nancy Von- Haggin, History, Latin, Senior Ad- visor. Mr. Joseph Holloway, History, Chess Club. Students in seventh grade study only New York State History; in eighth grade they are given a chance to broaden their knowledge through the study of United States History. Upon entering high school they begin to prepare for the regents, which comes at the end of their senior year. This requires a much wider under- standing of history, beginning with the Crusades, continuing through the Mid- dle Ages and Renaissance, and culmina- ting in the more familiar, modern day events. English and S.S. provide the backbone Let's see, next period I have lunch, thinks Mr. Eastwick as he idly studies his ring. As his senior class finish their six week tests, Mr. Eastwick's thoughts drift on to noon and the after- noon classes. 8

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Students learn many valuable skills Mrs. Eloise Canzeri, Senior Chorus. Elementary Music. Mr. Luther Everly, Senior Band, Ele- mentary Music, Theory. Mr. Robert Ballard, Industrial Arts. Mrs. Rose Wytakus, Attendance Officer. Mr. Calvin Pederson, Junior Chorus, Ele- mentary Music, Drama Advisor. Let's hear that scale again, Jacque, says Mr. Gaillard to Jacqueline Miller. By Mr. Caillard's constant surveil- lance, each student is assured of achieving the best possi- ble performance from his instrument. Mr. William Gail- lard, Junior Band, Elementary Music, Clarinet Choir. Mr. Gilbert Wright, Industrial Arts, Transportation Supervisor. Soccer, vollyball, softball-- these are but a few of the sports which students learn to play and play well. In their physical edu- cation classes students improve their physical prowess. But even the physically fit are not immune to slight illnesses, and that's what the health department is around for. Under the skilled direction of two nurses and a dental hygienist most students' grievances can soon be rem- edied . Under the guidance of Miss Hulihan and Mr. Wahler of the business department, students learn business arithmetic and shorthand. And in the many shops, students learn skills in mechanics, car- pentry and ceramics. Future housewives gain knowledge in homemaking. 10