Mineola High School - Signet Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

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THE PEOPLE OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL There9s wore to a school than mortar ami brick; there are people and the work they do. The principal and faculty must do more than cram learning into our heads; offices must run smoothly; and the Board of Education must plan for the future and move the checkers on the checker-board of school policies. BOARD OF EDUCATION Every student of Mineola High probably thinks he realizes the full importance and duties of our Board of Education. Accord- ing to the record, the Board has a meeting once a month, but this is a gross under- statement. Weekly meetings arc not an un- usual occurrence, nor is working from early in the evening until late into the night. At these meetings in its sanctum sanc- torum, they decide the future policies of Mineola High School. On their decisions rests the fate and possible future of 2,800 young people. You can see that this is a position of grave responsibility and requires a great deal of effort devoted to it. Mr. Hicks is the president of the board, and Dr. Barnes, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Painter are all fellow members. We have all caught glimpses of the for- bidding and foreboding interior of the board room. It is here amidst the deep carpeting and polished walnut that the problems of our school are solved. Back and forth over the gleaming table go ideas and answers. Constant memos are taken, records and statistics are checked, and occasionally a debate ensues. To take the full responsibility of govern- ing our school, to work at an endless and sometimes thankless task, and to do this, above all, in an honorary capacity is an ad- mirable occupation for spare moments. When it infringes on one’s leisure time, it deserves any and every praise given it. Not only our own school, but every other school in the district, is supervised by this group. All the requirements of the various sections are submitted to the board. We are indeed fortunate to have such a generous group of men at the helm of our ship of knowledge. Dr. Frank E. Barnes Mr. Simon E. Hunt Mr. Chester R. Painter Mr. Harry A. Schmidt 6

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QzaA 9xd: With fingers worn to the bone from four years of unceasing labor, we take leave from our ever-beckoning duties to compose this billet- doux. Since this book is as much yours as ours, we might as well inform you of its contents. Unlike Gaul, it is divided into only two parts. The first section is devoted to your associates, the Board, the administra- tion, the faculty, and your loving chilluns. The second part deals with the things we do. We know that this year will live forever in our minds, but we have acquired the text book habit, and feel safer consigning it to print. Both you and your shillelagh have impressed us deeply. Long after the pages of this book have faded, our ears will still ring to the sound of Step lively there!” Thus as we think of you, we will always remem- ber that your kindness is exceeded only by your good looks. Lovingly, OAe. £eniaM

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ADMINISTRATION On the first floor of our building resides Dr. Allen, Superintendent of Schools. It is he who through his sincere efforts has en- abled our school to progress as rapidly as it has. He is indeed a friendly helping hand. When the June Seniors wanted their prom in the Music Room, it was Dr. Allen who granted them this privilege. Dr. Harlan B. Allen Superintendent of Schools But along with his many pleasant duties, there must be those unpleasant ones. Dr. Allen takes care of all those who cut re- ligious sessions on Wednesday. As usual he takes everything into consideration, but the detention sessions are unusually crowded for the next two days. Directly above Dr. Allen’s office is the usually crowded office of our principal, Mr. Sloat. Outside in the waiting room, tormented by their consciences, sit those who are wanted by Mr. Sloat and not wanted by anybody else. This is the clearing house for every kind of business. To this office come salesmen, peddling everything from paper clips to band uniforms. Here also you will find de- jected seniors (wondering if they, please, couldn’t have a night dance). Amid all this confusion, the telephone continually rings. All types of queries must be an- swered, among which are, Where are Johnny’s slips this month?” Mr. Terry, our assistant principal, helps to handle this mountain of work. He takes full charge of the N.Y.A. and supervises the Hall Patrol. In addition to his duties in senior high, he is the head of the junior high division of the Emory Road School. He has been instrumental in the organiza- tion of a Junior Hall Patrol. With these three men leading our many activities, it is easy to sec why the school Mr. Kenneth S. Terry Assistant Principal is so efficiently directed. The happiness and pleasure that we have derived from these past four years is also largely due to their cheerful smiles and ever ready willingness to help us in all our problems. 7