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

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1— since 1965, 18 years. 2.-I remember 2 girls from the lunior class rode their bikes from Theresa. It was in August before my students were in the school yet. I didn't know them and I asked them what they had came for They said they came to see who I was. 3. —dealing with unexpected cri- ses, being optimistic and encouraging to those who are discouraged while trying to keep the feet of those who get carried away on the ground, and do the best I can to organize my time 4 -1 get choked up at Graduation. I'm proud of my association with the people I work with and with the friendships I've made I'm sad when they leave 5—2 or 3 years ago in July I re- (Tlr. Robertson 1 -20 years; 2.-The first day was teacher orientation day and we had a tour of the building. 3.-I have to be here at 8:30, tend to a homeroom, classroom control. 4 - Seeing students learn and hear them say I did it'' or wow that looks good 5.— My different experiences with helping people 6 7. -Changes in the phylosophy of educating the students, from generalized to individualized instruction Student moral, it used to be a problem a few years ago 8 -Monongahela High School, in Monongahela Penn , about 25 miles south of Pittsburgh. Edinboro State College in Edinboro Penn 9 - Monongahela Penn Its warmer, longer summers and less snow. They have a damper cold not a dry cold like here Its opposite of the country, big city with a big population. 10. - There was a job opportunity in teaching with a higher starting salary than in Pennsylvania 11. - Philadelphia; 12.-fish, hunt, canoe. Barber Shop music, art once in awhile, repair around the house, and I sew my own clothes. Its cheaper than buying them 13 — no study halls. Some people need them and some people don't. 14 - my grandaughter was born, sleeping in my car at 9 while I was hunting. 15.-You've got to be an ideal public minded person because you're ceived a Thank You note in the mail from a girl who had won a scholarship She said ‘ Thanks for the scholarship we won. 6 - student enrollment has gone from 750 to 1100 to 875. We've gone from the 8 period day to modular and back to the 8 period day. I've seen the styles in hair and clothes change from a hippy level to a more decent and clean look 7 —the Blizzard of '77. 8 -1 graduated from the old Carthage High School, before centralization I received my Bachelor's and Master's degree from Oswego State and my Certificate of Advanced Study from Brockport College 9 -Jefferson County. Herrings 10—It was a spur of the moment thing I was a coun- selor at Massena and I heard about a guidance job opening at Indian River. It was closer to home. I only planned on staying 3 years. I wanted to move around more. 11 —Evans Mills. 12.— I do an awful lot of reading. I like historical novels and magazines I love to par- ticipate in sports I like traveling and I putter around, build, chop wood, and mow the lawn 13 — I am a youth worshipper I would have stopped aging in my mid 20's, if I could be in good health 14 — the mild winter. I am also a summer worshipper 15 - There is more fun in the running than in the arriving. You get more stirred up when your working towards a goal When you achieve a goal you exhalt for awhile and then you need a new goal 16 -1 hope so. I hope that my time and effort is not wasted Very seldom do you hear from those who go on into college 17. — scheduling, supervising girls athletic events. Teachers Negotiating Team (works out contracts with the Board of Education) always in the eyes of the students, parents, administration and co-workers. You must have charac- ter as an instructor and an educator 16 - oh yeah. I influence them to take art in high school I influence them in other ways also. 17 - Not now, I used to coach wrestling and help in the plays. OPENING page 8

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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

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1-18 years; 2. - absolutely nothing, 3 - tending to a Home Room, 2 Studio In Art classes, a Drawing and Painting class and study halls, 4 - just knowing that you've truly helped a few people with their lives; 5-The time a student named Mike La Mount painted a reclining nude figure on an old piano I had in the Art room. He added several pieces of fruit so no one would object. The August Mr. Robertson and I helped Steve Bondurant and lohn Seity paint the aquatic mural outside the Art room The time Elaine Davis cut the end of her thumb with the paper cutter; 6 7 - I've watched the change from structured to mod system and back to structure I've seen 4 different Superintendents and 4 different principals each with different philosophies of education; 8 - Penn Hills High School Pittsburg. Pennsylvania and Edinboro State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art Education; 9 - Penn Hills. It was city and suburban area It doesn't compare to here There were 5(X) students in my Senior Class. At the Graduation Ceremony I noticed that there were at least 3 kids I had never seen before 10 - employment My wife and I found 2 art jobs within the same school; 11.-Redwood; 12 -1 cut wood, do a little bit of artwork, bike in the summer, cross country ski in the winter, and tinker with my 1938 motorcycle and sidecar; 13 -1 would want to be born independently wealthy; 14.-being included in this special section of the yearbook; 15 -If you like teaching go for it. If you are interested in Art itself try to get into a different field; 16 - Yes. 3 or 4 or 5 people I've had in 18 years. fTliss Luvenguth 1-19 years; 2 -1 was scared to death and totally con- fused. but I was looking forward to it; 3 -certain as- signed duties and classes; 4 - working with the students; 5 -My most memorable events have been getting tenure and the accom- plishments of certain athletic teams. I've also enjoyed the Christmas concerts of years past; 6.-Some changes have come about in the standards for students and teachers, scheduling, and student atti- tudes (some for the better and some for the worse); 7 -1 have survived by not getting into a rut and keeping interested. 8 - Cam- den Central High School, Bachelor's Degree from Brockport; 9 - Camden, New York Its a small town Area. Its very similar to this area but not as rural 10 — It was my first job application It was in the county I wanted, close to home and has the same outdoor en- vironment 11 - Philadelphia; 12 - relax, hobbies (arts and crafts); 13 -1 would change my height and weight; 14-the highlight of this year has been having a certain girl get 8 volleys over the net in a row 15 - Be realistic and idealistic at the same time. Don't give up your ideals and values; 16 - perhaps; 17. -1 coach the modified program. p E C I A L P E O P L E OPENING page 9