Liberty High School - Libertas Yearbook (Liberty, NY)

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Planning For Tomorrow Perhaps the most difficult decisions that a youth has to make are those involving his future educational or career plans. Available to assist the students in making such de- cisions is the Guidance Department. As an important liaison between school and parents and faculty and students, the guidance per- sonnel makes sure that every graduating stu- dent has made after graduation plans. Voca- tional tests and interviews sometimes aid the uncertain student by pointing out his po- tential in particular areas whether educa- tional or vocational. Not only are the guid- ance personnel interested in the future plans of the student, but also his relationships with the faculty and his peers and his growth toward becoming a responsible school citizen. Seated: Mrs. E. Grant, Mrs. S. Farber, Standing: Mrs. E. Lipkowitz, Mrs. M. Lucia, Miss H. Kirk MI. P. Matthews, Mr. M. Gerber, Mrs. M. Mortenson Behind The Scenes An essential segment of school life, the office-secretaries relieve the ad- ministration and teachers of the all- important, but time-consuming job of X Y . X KX il keeping records. Wvhile allowing the Y' F. YQ-F faculty more time for teaching and I other necessary duties, the secretaries 3 complete essential details involved in managing a school. Recording at- tendance, printing tests, typing the 7 Comment, operating the switchboard, and filing grades and other records are only a few of the numerous and varied tasks of the office secretaries.

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A Break for Fitness Mr. J. Baker, Miss J. Poley, Miss J. Levinson, Mr. J. Jones. :-- 11- ,.,.:, af Ha tk- rw ,. RW so ,fit --.- While the corridors are cloaked in silence, grunts, groans, cheers, and jubilant voices can be heard echoing through the gym. The gym . . . a haven for the athletes and purgatory for the less agile. Here students forget their pressures long enough to enjoy a variety of athletic activities such as springing on the trampoline, hockey, volleyball, basketball, bad- minton and new this year- square dancing. Besides, group participation provides the students with the oppor- tunity to learn the rules of good sportsmanship and the basic skills of most sports. ln fulfilling the theory that a healthy body promotes a healthy mind, a physical fit- ness program has been in- stituted at LCS. Every fall and spring, students take physical fitness tests, which are used for national com- parison. Intramurals and interscho- lastic sports provide enjoy- ment, competition and activ- ity for those who wish to further their athletic abilities outside of regular classes. my, I can't be drafted. I'm married. Mr. C. Witherwax

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Seek And Ye Shall Find Mrs. R. Kramer, Mrs. A. Lindsley Aches And Pains HA sound mind and a sound body. Since ancient Creek times, this has been the formula for fine education. Fulfilling the second half of that prescription is the job of the school,s health department. Annual physical examinations are conducted by the school physician. Assessments of height, weight, vision and hearing are supervised by the school nurse, Mrs. Mary Dwyer, while Mrs. Janet Wilson looks after students, dental problems. To help students solve emotional and psychological prob- lems, Liberty employs the services of Mr. William Harris, the school psychologist. The health department's services are invaluable, for if an individual has a fine bill of health, he may develop a healthy attitude toward his growth and school life. As the sun is the center of our solar system, so is the library the bustling hub of the school. Students come to the library to rendezvous with a special friend or make the most of the fine materials the library has to offer. For the curious student, new vistas, the enchanting worlds of science, travel, ad- venture, philosophical thought and history are waiting. Encyclopedias, thesauri, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases and other reference books are on hand to answer such baffling questions as: -What baseball player made the most home runs in 1966? -What are some synonyms for the word 'gobli- vion ? -What is Saki's real name? -W'ho's who in Whois Who? -Who are the uhippiesv? Emphasizing current events and new trends in a variety of subjects, the library subscribes to eighty- seven magazines to which the students have access. Audio-visual aids and the library's newest addition, a Verifax copier are available for the interested students. Mrs. M. Dwyer, Mr. W. Harris, Mrs. J. Wilson