Pleasantville High School - Green Quill Yearbook (Pleasantville, NY)

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English WILLIAM LUND Supervisor of English . . . a lesson in dignity . . . English l2 . . . Waxpaper . . . marvels at twentieth century teaching in an eighteenth century building . . .The Catcher in the Rye. . . always willing to listen . . . sensitivity. ANNE ANTIPPAS English 9C and l0C . . . advises Thespian Society . . . faculty director of The Spiral Staircase . . . visited Por- tugal, France, England and Spain last summer . . . thinks that the students at PHS have shown a spirit of cordiality and friendship . . . elegance. . .encourages students to develop talents. DAMARIS GILLISPIE English llC, l2C formerly taught at Lincoln Square Academy those Latin roots an easy smile and sense of humor. PRUDENCE HODGE English 9C . . . advises The Neperhan . . . has noticed a lack of involvement in our student body concerning larger issues . . . detects a lack of knowledge of the outside world knits in her spare time teaches knitting in women's prison in Grasslands.

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Principal 5 RONALD MCCREARY Mr. Mac was actively involved in many changes that took place this year in PHS, both physical and organiza- tional. Fire doors, an altered time schedule, plans for improving the school with new programs and facilities-all of these required his attention and concern. But through it all, one thing did not change: his dedication to the best interests of Pleasantville High School students. Assistant Principal CHARLES WRIGHT As Assistant Principal, Mr. Wright retained most of his old respon- sibilities such as attending all home and away events and, of course, handling all disciplinary problems. This year also found him taking care of fire and air raid drills, having full control of the attendance registers and handling all schedule changes. He hopes the last bur- den will be lessened next year when the scheduling will be done by computer. This year, because his duties are so onerous, he is not teaching-much to his regret. No school year commences without changes-some noticeable, some almost imperceptible. No genera- tion of students graduates without leaving its mark on the institution. Athletic teams bring honors, students with high achievement win awards for themselves and make their classmates, friends, and family proud. Certain teachers have devoted their lives to the tradition of PHS. Others have died in tenure. Familiar figures retirey younger teachers assume their duties. The institution has been enriched by all of them. Perhaps the most noticeable changes were physical. A familiar classroom changed its function for greater flexibility. The art room was moved to new quarters. Typing was moved to a more sound-proof room. Fire doors were installed. The present year was a year of decision. The proposition to be placed before the citizens will have de- termined, if approved, whether the school buildings and the curriculum will keep pace with the changing social order. While PHS has not lagged educationally, modernized facilities will certainly be conducive to greater progress, provided the program and the facilities are matched. Given improved facilities, faculty and administration will be inspired to expand and revitalize the curriculum in order to tune in with the present. It was increasingly apparent that many you ng people were seriously appraising the present cur- riculum. Several teachers were intrigued by the possibilities in individualized courses as new resources for research became available. With more space and the modern, sophisticated equipment available, students would be encouraged to pursue knowledge in greater depth than heretofore possible. With a multi-media center containing tapes and microfilm, in carrels equipped electronically, a student with advice from a cooperating teacher might find the inspiration for knowledge our young people say they are seeking. There are those among us who resist change and find it disturbing. Thoughtful people will remember that change is like time and tide. Change is inexorable. PHS belongs to the group whose philosophy might be expressed: Be not the first by which the new is tried, nor yet the last to lay the old aside. May the seventies be a decade of progress for all who are and have been associated with Pleasantville High School. Mr. Mac 13

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HARRIET KOSHAR English IIC, Creative Writing, Biblical Literature and English IOH keep her busy . . . enioys the theater . . . would like a real office for GQ instead of the broom closet now in use . . . proud ot Creative Writing class journals . . . admires E.E. Cummings. FRANCIS MASSELLO English IO advises GO would like smaller classes and improved reading lists . . . windows wide open, even in winter Physical Fitness Club Atlas. . . health enthusiast. . .slow, wide smile. GERTRUDE SPEARE English 9, Speech . . . Assem. Council . . . Iota Tri-l-li-Y encourages greater student participation in as- semblies as well as government . . . leads stimulating discussions in Assem. Council would like to see PHS operate as a non-graded high school . . . fresh- man spirit... heard talking about her army days . .. remembers being taller than all the boys. HERMAN VVITTE RN English I I ... Pierian . . . Writers' Club . . . views the world from a mountain top notices a division among suburban youth: those intent on having a good time and those interested in constructively changing the world . . . Change'is inevitable, l'm for it. . .. would like more electives and a re-examina- tion of Regents policy far away look of con- templation . . . always speaks like an educated gentleman never lowers his standards .. . kind, generous, considerate. I