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

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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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Well, we've done it again. The SURVIVORS staff has broken another tradition. We've done away with the dedication. Some years it is easy to choose just one person and then there are years like this one when it's not quite so easy. So we came up with the idea of SPECIAL PEOPLE. We hope you enjoy it. It contains a little more than a dedication would and includes many more people. It gives you a chance to get a closer look at some real survivors, it gives us a chance to honor some of those who have put so much into the school, and it gives these individuals a chance to share themselves with you. We regret the fact that we could not include all of the SPECIAL PEOPLE in the school district. We urge future yearbook staffs to expand upon what we have started. And we apologize for any misprints The following is the list of interview questions each SPECIAL PERSON was confronted with. Each question was optional and some questions did not pertain to that person, so there may be some responses missing. At the end of the interview each person was given the chance to make any extra comments he or she wished. The SURVI- VORS staff thanks all who participated for their cooperation. ITIrs. Dougal 1—25 years, since August 1958 when the centralized high school was just completed. 2 -1 remember sitting on a box in a class- room sorting books from each of the 4 high schools. I had no desk for about a month. Working in a school was a new experience compared to working for the Borden Co. 3 — taking attendance, taking the extra curricular activities count, taking care of letters for the principal, Mr. VanDusan, keeping track of the budget material, and taking care of all requisitions 4.-The most gratifying part of my job is my association with the teachers and the students. It keeps me young. 5.-watching my daughter enter 7th grade here and seeing her graduate as the salutatorian of her class 6 - I've watched the enrollment start at about 700, rise to about 1200, and decline back down to about 900. I've seen the construction of the 7th and 8th grade wing. There were no senior trips when I started I've also seen the attendance change from registers to computers. 7.-changes in discipline, changes in secre- tarial help, and breaking in 5 new principals 8 - My husband and I had worked at the Borden Company in Evans Mills for 12 years when it shut down. At the time the school district office was at the Philadelphia Town Hall. I applied and found it very rewarding when Mr Hasting announced that I had been selected for the job. I feel that my experience as a switch board operator helped me to get the job. 9 — Evans Mills High School, night school at the Watertown School of Commerce for typing 10.-Camp Drum Road. Town of LeRay. 11.-I married an Evans Mills native. My family ties have always kept me in this area 12.-knit, read, watch T V., go to the movies, and travel (especially to Oregon where my daughter lives) 13, —I wouldn't change anything 1. How long have you worked at Indian River ? 2. What do you remember about your first day here? 3. What responsibilities does your job demand from you in a typical day? 4. What has been the most gratifying part of your job? 5. What has been one of your most memorable events since your career at Indian River started? 6. What changes have you witnessed over the years? 7. What have you survived during your years at Indian River? 8. Where did you attend high school? college? 9. Where did you grow up? 10. What brought you to Indian River? 11. Where do you live now? 12. What do you do in your free time? 13. If you could change one thing, what would you change? 14. What has been the highlight of this year for you? 15. What advice would you give to someone who wishes to enter the same field as you? 16. Do you feel you have made a significant change in anyone's life through your job? 17. Are you involved in any extracurricular activities in the school? Everything is just fine 15. — I've watched many students do voluntary work in the office and go on to pursue similar careers. Work hard and stick to it. X-tra-l have enjoyed my 25 years at Indian River. I've found the cooperation of the studnets and faculty is very good. Each day I look forward to my work. OPENING page 4

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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