Indian River Central School - Ojequack Yearbook (Philadelphia, NY)

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| (TVs. Feather 1—1 have worked at Indian River 16 years. 2 — My first day at work was a very exciting but frightening experience Being very unfamiliar with educational secretarial workings, I just knew at the end of the day that I wouldn't go back the next But I persevered and returned and found each day a little easier in that I be- came more familiar with my duties 3 - Being an educational secretary demands such of a person. Not only did I have to answer that blessed phone, but doing attendance, helping students and teachers, running errands, writing tons of passes, keeping records, figuring aver- ages, helping with bookkeeping, arranging for substitute teachers, gathering homework for students, answering the inter-com, searching for lost students, doing correspondence for the ad- ministrators, typing memos, and in general be- ing a girl Friday, can be very taxing. 4.— The most gratifying part of the job is to know I have been able in some way to help students in their educational experience. 8 - I graduated from a high school in a small village near Tupper Lake and from Adirondack Business College in Malone, New York 9 - I grew up in the Tupper Lake area and lived and married in Lake Placid. New York 10 - There was a job opening at Indian River, my children were grown and no longer needed me, so I decided to try my hand in the business world. 11. — I have lived in Philadelphia for thirty one years. 12 — In the little free time I have, I enjoy needlecraft, reading and walking 13 — If I could change one thing, it would be to turn back the clock 16 years and do it all over again 15 — If I had to give advice to one entering this same position, it would be. have lots of patience and energy, add a little humor and enjoy the experience and association with students, staff, administrators, and fellow workers. It is with great regret that I am retiring this year, but the time has come and I will look back with fond memories of these 16 years and wish my replacement as much happiness and fulfillment as I have enjoyed SPECIAL PEOPLE SPECIAL 1 —since September. 1967; 2.-I had pneumo- nia and was in the hospital that summer. I was kind of weak the first day I felt at home though, because I helped build this school I found a more active faculty here compared to other schools I had taught at 3 - my classroom. It is a profound responsibility 4 -discovering that what I had taught was learned. Having students visit from college and giving thanks. 5.- when the 7th grade team was first organized in 1972 6.-a change in the attitude of the stu- dents body caused by the encroachment of the high technology age, do to advanced inventions, (ex. stereo headphones). I also have seen almost the complete disappearance of corporal punishment. I am ambivelant about this. 7.-There are 3 things you need to survive as a teacher 1. a love for the subject, 2 a love for the age group, and 3. a pathelogical ob- session to teach 8 - Pittsburg High School, Bachelor's degree at Carnegie Tech, Master's de- gree at St. Lawrence, and lots of graduate work at Potsdam and St. Lawrence; 9—1 grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburg in Northern Pennsylvania. It is similar to here in that we get the lake effect, cold winters and snow. It is different in that the Ohio River influence was there 10 - I had been here and there in Northern New York, through the Army I learned to like the out- doors. I bought a farm in Pennsylvania and then here. I love the St. Lawrence River. Farming, became too expensive so I helped build this school and taught in Lime Central until I heard about the opening here 11 -Philadelphia; 12 -camp on the river. I bought an old house and I am remodeling it 13. —I wish everyone would act according to their beliefs and would be more considerate of each other 14 - A certain renovation to my house has made a big difference; 15 - Be very careful that you want to teach before making the commitment Train for something else along with it. Be flexible in your ambitions 16 -Every teacher has a right to expect to be forgotten. I am pleased with what I here from students who have gone onto college 17 - very seldom have been, I used to coach wrestling; I've enjoyed my years here. OPENING page 6

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OPENING page 5 fTV. Croyle 1 -since I960, 23 years; 2 —1 started out as a Physical Education Teacher in Evans Mills and Philadelphia, also coaching Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, and Varsity Football. In 1965 I became a guidance counselor and in 1979 I be- came Assistant Principal and Director of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation. 3 - During a typical day I must tend to the needs of the )r High teachers and students, direct the Physical Education in all the schools of the district, and supervise the nurses and health teachers of the district schools. Another task that takes up much of my time is organizing the athletic sched- ule This includes keeping track of the time and place of team practices and games, and arranging transportation for them 4 - watching the kids mature and make decisions to go on to further education or do well in a job and knowing that I've played some small part Seeing kids with discipline problems straighten around; 5.-that's hard to pinpoint; 6 - We've gone from structured to mod to structured again; 7 -surviving is part of the game It in- volves people adapting to different management; 8 -Brownville High School, B.S. and MED. at St. Lawrence University, I've done graduate work at (Tlr. Dingman 1-since 1959, 24 years, 2.-Mr Ball at a faculty meeting said to everyone, I expect you, as professional people, to know your business. Your classroom is your own. 3 — driving and classes, 4 - the few people who become good drivers; 5 —The Jr. Chamber of Commerce used to hold safe driving rodeos. It was a combination of driving maneuvers and some tough ques- tions. We had a girl go on to be the best in the state one year. 6.—a more carefree attitude with driving and with students; 7—1 can't think of anything. The administration and Board of Education have been good over the years. 8 - Springfield Central High School, Ithica College and Albany State; 9 — Salt Springville, this is a much larger commu- nity here. It isn't as rural as Salt Springville. 10 -a job; 11 - Philadelphia; 12 —tend 2 gardens, fix things, read, listen to sports on the radio and t.v. 13.-do away with open studyhall; 14 - nothing particularly; 15 - Drive well yourself. Set a good example; 16 - I've asked myself that question over Oswego and Ithica; 9 - in Watertown and Brownville; 10. - It was simple, I just applied for the opening; 11 —in Watertown; 12 — go to my college on Lake Ontario, play golf and sports and anything that comes along; 13 - the negative attitude of some students towards school. They don't realize the importance of school and what a great time of their life this is. Graduation is the single most important event in a person's life. 14 - The highlight of this year has been the success of the Athletic Booster Club. 15 — You must be qualified in education, willing to work long hours, well organized, have a good sense of humor and be certified in Administration and Physical Education; 17 — anything to do with athletics. I regret that I miss out on some of the music and drama performances. and over. There is a lot of self doubt Usually the poor drivers are noticed more than the good drivers. I like to think that I'm making a big splash but actually I'm only getting a ripple here and there.

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mr. Huntress 1 -since 1963; 2 - receiving help from a fellow Math Teacher, Mr lone 3-working with the Student Council, teaching my fun classes, and helping kids in the backroom with the computer; 4 - helping people with problems; 5 -1 remember observing the reactions of the students when the principal announced President Kennedy's death. 6 - students who are so involved in extracurricular activities that time is taken away from academics, students used to be more militant about getting what they wanted; 8 - Herman Decalb Central High School, St Lawrence University, Clarkson and graduate work; 9 - Decalb Junction; 10 - Indian River needed a math and physics teacher It was an offer I couldn't refuse 11. —Philadelphia; 12 — cut wood, carpentry, and plumbing work and I manage to get in a little politics here and there. (Mr Huntress is the Mayor) 13. — I would add 100 computers to the school system; 14 - seeing Reagonomics work; 15.-Go to it! Its an excellent area right now because many people with Math and Science degrees are entering into other fields. 16 - Yes, you know you have when after 2 or 3 years people come back from college and Thank you. 17 -Student Council, Math Department Chairman, lots of committees PEOPLE SPECIAL PEOPLE IDfs. Hollis 1—18 years; 2-Seeing the big folder of rules and regulations, thinking it was impossible to get through it all, very friendly students; 3 - teaching classes, grading, being on time, planning for classes, teaching 6 subjects, maintaining discipline; 4 - Watch- ing the students who have the most difficul- ties pass; 5. - when Danny Carpenter won 1st place in the County Spelling Bee and being voted teacher of the year last year; 6 —student motivation is coming back. There is more preparation for careers. The drugs and smoking in the restrooms has de- clined, a change for the better! The last 5 years have been my happiest here. 7.— death among my family and fellow faculty members, Mrs. Rogers, Mr Heck, Mr Williams, ad- ministration changes, students who don't want to learn; 8-graduated from Copenhagen Central High School in 1939, obtained Bachelor's degree in Social Studies and Math, returned and obtained Masters degree, certified in english, 9 - Copenhagen. 10 -1 had taught in Clayton for 3 years. I read about the opening in the paper I was interviewed by Mr. Ball and hired that day. 11. — Alexandria Bay; 12.-I like reading, fishing, dancing, gardening, and I love boating. We live in our houseboat in the summer 13 -all of the physical affection in the hall- ways; 14. - teaching the seniors in short story and novel this year; 15. - you have to really want to want to be a teacher to be a success. Each day is a new day 16.— I'm sure I have. I'm always getting invitations to alumni doings. It makes teaching worthwhile 17.— I coordinate the spelling bee each year. From the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, 2 winners are sent to the district contest in Watertown, from there they may go to the County competition at the Jeffer- son County Fair, and then onto the Syracuse Herald State Competition In 18 years at least 10 have made the top 3 at the county level and 5 have gone onto the state. OPENING page 7