Oceanside High School - Spindrift Yearbook (Oceanside, NY)

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1 ■ Lena Prochilo taking dictation from Mr. Mosback. MAIN OFFICE The television screen brings into clear focus the person behind the smooth course of events atO.H.S.--Mr. Charles R. Mosback. He is the guiding foroe behind the proper functioning of our school. He is completely a part of every activity that you will witness on the following pages. His wide experience with youth and his untiring effort equip him well for his task. He busies himself with the welfare of both the school and students. His good humor and kindly concern make him a friend to all. Mr. Mosback will always remain in the back of our minds when we recall the good times and hard work, combined in our school life. Pictured in front of us is the large office of Oceanside High School. Standing at the front counter is NVs. Kearns who answers the telephone, takes dictation, files and types. She is in charge of milk for the grades and cafeteria and gives out tardy and absentee passes to students who are late for hone room. Seated at he r desk is Miss Clara Kuster, assistant secretary to Mr. Mosback. Two of Miss Kuster’s daily jobs are the preparation of morning and afternoon attendance reports and the compilation of tie order of the day late in the afternoon for distribution the next day. She sorts aid distributes mail, handles telephone calls, and is in charge of distribution of supplies. The busy students pictured are from advanced typing and shorthand nlasses. Many of the girls get practical training by helping out in the different offices. Mrs. Ethalinda Morgan is secretary to IV. Board man. She is in charge of bookkeeping and financial records of the school district. She maintains the personnel records and the annual reports to the State Education Department. Mrs. Mildred Haff, not pictured here, is the auutmt secretary to Dr. Boardman. She is in charge of all purchase orders and auditing of bills for presentation to Board of H ucation. She also does secretarial work in connection with correspondence and statistics required by The State Education Department. Miss Janet DeMott, at her desk in Miss Kinkade’s office, is in charge of working papers, attendance reports, homework assignments for absent students. Below, Miss DeMott is giving an assignment to D. Mendelsohn. 7

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BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Canpbell Mr. Southard Mr. Goldie Mr. Syrett The Board of Education is an important factor in school life. It is made up of five local citizens who are responsible for seeing that a proper educational program is carried out effectively. Qie night in September, the officers of our various school organizations attended a Board Meeting in order to see parliamentary procedure in action. It was a revelation to note the speed and acumen with which business was dispatched. A great deal of the Board's problem study is done through the committee plan. Members serve on two and three-man conmittees covering the ma j r fields of school service. They study problems and make recommendations which are passed upon by the Board as a whole at regular sessions. The Board meets every first Wednesday of each month. Special meetings are called when necessary or in the case of unfinished business. Into their hands fall the responsibilities of maintenance supplies, the employment of efficient faculty members and officials, establishing school policies, and the supervision of Oceanside District Evening School. In retrospect, with this page before us, and our trusty television of the mind, we shall truly appreciate this phase of democracy as it functions in education. Mr- Eetherston And new I should like to introduce the television audience to Dr. WalterS. Boardman, Superintendent of Schools, and the part he plays in maintaining this educational system in ac cordance with the highest ideals and standards. Dr. Boa rdman is Oceanside's representative of the New York State Department of Education in matters concerning the State's interest in local education. He works closely with the Board of Education and aids in carrying out their policies. It is his task to advise the board on state requirements and local progress. D . Boardman is active in community affairs. He serves in many capacities in youth and adult organizations. Because of his untiring work in both community and state affairs, he has become known as a leader of remarkable quality, as his keen devotion to his work proves. 6

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William Gerek Mrs. Heinley who tries to a-chieve p« manert results when she teaches English injects a note of pleasantness into her classes. Lee 0. Hench Miss Hess who does a very efficient job in the Music Departmeit with the orchestra and the glee club is full of energy and pep. Miss Alice Kinkade Miss Lewis is the girls wellloved gym teacher who is truly a fine lady. She is always full of pep, energy and fun. FACULTY This is your inquiring televisor bringing you a brief outline of each member of the faculty of Oceanside High. They are an active and alert group, ever aware of the many needs of the students and the community, and ever ready to l o their best in their chosen profession. Most of them take courses in the several nearby col leges and universities and ally themselves with theconnunity organizations which exist for the bene fit of young people and education. Besides that, theylo their utmost tokeep up with the times. They continue to give their utmost and devote themselves wholeheartedly to their appointed tasks of education. They add their so vices to, and are concerned with, aiding the Red Cross, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the Needle Work Guild, and the Oceanside Library. They are also members of the National Education Association, New York State Education, Oceanside Junior-Senior P.T.A., High School Faculty Club, the Nassau County Classroom Teachers Association and theii respective subject association in Nassau County. Mr. Chase who helps produce the athletes of O.H.S. by his fine coaching is also known for his teaching of history. Mr.HenchjWell versed on the organization of the Sider Press, teaches journalism and sophomore English with a vim. William Helmcke Olga A. Johnson Miss Johnson teaches home economics and is the busy cafeteria manager who plans tempting menus. She is cheery. Miss Kavanagl a girls’ gym instructor, is very fond of dancing. When she dances, Terpsichore had better look to her laurels. Pauline E- Mess Howard Cooper Mr.Cooper who serves as an industrial arts instructor teaches the boys a lot about electricity, metal and printing. Mr. Day, the band instructor, has done a fine job with the band which has been aided by his very pleasing personality. Alan L. Chase Mr. Gerek who likes sports is the instructor of bookkeeping, business law, and arithmetic. He is always so well-dressed. James R Nfc . Helmcke, boys' gym instructor, is always eager to lend a helping hand.He is very sport minded and very friend ly. Ann Karanagh Miss Kinkade, guidance counselor as well as assistant prin-c ipa1, is always willing to assist in any way she can. 8