Long Beach High School - Echo Yearbook (Long Beach, NY)

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peech 17? library staff Our library has been a necessary and vital part of our trip. Here, through various types of books, exhibits, and pic- tures we gained knowledge and experience which assisted us on our journey. The many research materials in the library also gave us insights into the world around us. Each different book we read gave a new experience. We became familiar with places all over the world and knew people from all walks of life. Our guides around the library have been Mr. Edward Murphy and Mrs. Jerri Hand. The staff, comprised of many of our classmates, has also aided us in becom- ing well acquainted with our library. LIBRARY STAFF Coherent speech is a must while travel- ing. In order to improve our speaking habits, the Speech Arls Class was formed. Under the able guidance of Mrs. Sandra Baum, we engage in a variety of inter- esting activities designed to improve our verbal self-expression. Among these ac- tivities are self analysis, acting, and public speaking. The class provides a good foun- dation for those students who are planning to take further study out in the fields of radio, television, and public speaking. The class also features discussion periods. Fac- ulty members of the various departments in school are invited to participate with the students during these discussions. The purpose of the Speech Arts Class can best be defined by saying it is To make the students more aware of the im- portance of good speech in life's travels. Z 5 MRS. JERRY HAND ee We X

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creative writing FRAGMENTS STAFF The Creative Writing Club and class can be likened to buoys in a channel. They lead us along a new experience-creative writing-as part of our trip through high school. We try to learn to write coherently and logically. We learn to act as in- terpretive mirrors to life around us, writing down what in our experiences we would like others to know. We read much in order to learn a little more of this complex art of self expression. Some of our Hedgling creations are printed in Fragments our high school literary magazine. Fragments , published twice a year, consists of stories, poems, and essays written by the student body. The magazine is a new channel for us to travel, leading to the rougher maturing waters of the open sea of public scrutiny. We hope to learn to do more than tread water. 15

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,, O Guidance X. . Ar J , ers. find A 5 Mrs. Dorothy Austin Miss Marie Gange .4 .fir- Mr. Hyman Gordon E Mr. joseph Kuhn I ,gy,., Mrs. Edna Klages l Spread out before you is a map. When you' were a freshman, it resembled a maze. The twistings and turnings of algebra, civics, and languages seemed ever so complicated to you. Your friend Jane's map was different. She had typing, stenog- raphy and little winding roads called accounting and business law. Who was it that had the time and the patience to chart a map for each student? You wondered and Mrs. Austin, Mr. Gordon, and Miss Gange guided you through your first three years. Now you're a Senior and the trip is behind you. Of course you know who patiently planned that trip through high school for you and your classmates. The guidance office did, through understanding and conscientious counselling, they planned each step for you and with you. Mrs. Klages and Doc. Galowin were the conducters for the last part of your trip, your senior year. They told you about colleges, junior colleges, business schools, and jobs. They helped you stumble through the Customs Department at the end, by advising you about applications, college boards, tests, and employment agencies. And all your advisors will be there to give you that little push of encouragement as you step through the doors to face the rest of your trip through life. ffm if , 4 , fy wp, 'W , , ff,- WX f ,yf f V ' ' . 3:95 ', Zi, Wd, 9+ ' ,. , ' . Mr. Stanley Galowin 17