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

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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

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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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Do you know . . .? Mr. Francis Leeson f Mr Leeson is the Head Mechanic at the bus garage He has worked here for 25 years, since the schools centralized. His close employees are Victor Delles, Mechanic and Driver. Richard Patchen, Mechanic, and Rocky Slate, Mechanic. Mr Leeson also works closely with 27 bus drivers. Mr Leeson mechanics says that the main job of the is preventative mainte- nance of the buses. We try to stop problems before they occur'' This preven- tative maintenance program includes a 1,000 mile inspection and a 10,000 mile inspection of all vehicles During an inspection the wheels are taken off, the brakes are checked etc. Mr Leeson also works with Mr. Campany assisting with routing and making sure that things run safely and efficiently. Mr. Leeson is thankful for the mild winter we have had The snow and cold weather only mean trouble.'' While on a snow day you may get up and look out the window and go back to bed, its not quite that simple for Mr. Leeson. When the snow is hazardous Mr Leeson is up at 4 am and talking to Mr Zygadlo by 6 am. He also must know what is going on with snow removal efforts. Besides Mr Leeson, Victor Delles and Ray Peron. a bus driver have worked here for 25 years and have witnessed many changes. Mr. Leeson lived in Phila- delphia at the time of the centralization and felt that he could do a service to the community by taking this job. His duty, he recalls, was gather- ing the buses from all over the district He had to bring them from garages and the homes of the bus drivers to the new garage which wasn't complete. We have no electricity. At that time there were 17 drivers and no spare vehicles. If a bus broke down it had to be worked on all night or another bus was hired. Presently there are 3 or 4 spare buses available for athletic events and breakdowns. There has been changes now and the height of the seats has changed, That change has been difficult on discipline. The biggest change came with Article 19A. Article 19A is a series of government regulations on maintenance and requirements drivers must meet All drivers must be between the ages of 21 and 65 and must have a class 2 license A class 2 license is for bus operation only. They must keep a log. During their first year they must attend a 20 hour safety course and each year they must attend 2 more 2 hour refresher courses, one in the fall and another before February. Mr. Leeson said that the Bus Garage was affected by the budget cuts. Besides not being able to buy new equip- ment. the purchase of 4 new buses was defeated. Mr Leeson explained that to keep the fleet in good condition 3 new buses should be bought and 3 old buses should be sold each year. An average bus covers 15,000 to 18,000 miles per year. Because of the defeat more money is being spent on the old buses. When asked how the students could help make his job any easier, Mr Leeson answered that, very few stu- dents give us trouble just be prompt and cooperative. Mr. Leeson says that his field is busy and expanding There is always a need for transportation He recommends this occupation to any young man or woman who is serious about mechanics. It is very fulfilling to have things work on a hectic or hazardous day and to know that you've accomplished something in the community. Mr. Leeson's major concerns are providing safety for the chil- dren and economical savings for everyone He has done well, there have been no serious accidents in the history of the Indian River Bus Garage Rocky Slate Richard Patchen working on a bus Victor Delles in the driver's seat while a state inspec- tor takes a look around OPENING page 10