Long Branch High School - Green Wave Yearbook (Long Branch, NJ)

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 PAGE 20: Top: Members of the Board discuss plans for the new wing. PAGE 21: Top: Mr. Hayes comments on Mr. Hughes' proposed project. Bottom: Mr. Hughes shows Mr. Greenspan the preliminary blueprints of the new wing. Philip Hayes The Rev. C. P. Williams Donald Van Brunt Seymore Greenspan 20 Alica Nicas Dr. Anthony M. Villaine Dr. David Engelhardt Asst. Superintendent Carmen DeSaptio

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In accordance with the changing role of the school, it is imperative that the curriculum, its primary agency for the edification of its students, be constantly modified to concur with its new status and the times. This obligation has been amply satisfied as can be seen through the inspection of the course offerings for this year. Such classes, for instance, in the Social Sciences, as Youth and Law, Practical Economics and Psychology — were designed to afford the student a better understanding of the world around him and consequently, a better preparation for life. Traditional academic courses, classes in the fine and industrial arts, and vocational education ( lasses each, in its own way, contributed toward the total enrichment of the student. Clearly, such a diversified program of studies encourages the development of a marked sense of Individuality. Curriculum 19

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Board Makes Plans For New Wing At the head of the list of priorities at the Board of Education, this year, was the implementation of plans for the new wing to be added to the High School. The plans for the addition, which will house the future cafeteria, science and industrial arts areas, were developed under the close supervision of Superintendent Milton Hughes and altered to coincide with the financial reality of the city budget. The bulk of the money for the project, however, has come from the state through the Emergency School Construction Aid Act The target date for the initial breaking of ground should take place prior to the new school year. Mr. Hughes has, in the last four years, been involved in two major areas of school construction: The Amerigo A. Anastasia School and the new High School wing. Through the efforts of the Superintendent and the Board, in excess of $2.6 million has been secured from State agencies which helped to minimize the effect of rising operating expenses on local citizens. To stimulate efficiency, the Board organized itself into various committees including Building and Grounds, Curriculum, Public Relations, and Board and Student Liaison. In additon, the Board of Education supported such curriculum innovations as the Quinmester, the Prescriptive learning Pro gram, and Bilingual Education Program.