Red Creek Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Red Creek, NY)

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PR CTICE ITHAPURPO li Mr. Edward Lisk, our band leader and music Mrs. Veronica Sturtevant attended Brooklyn instructor, received his B.Iyl. degree at Syracuse College and Columbia University and earned a University. ln addition to being a leader and B.A. and a kl.A. degree. klrs. Sturtevant, a capa- iustructor, he teaches general music classes. Ixlr. ble artist herself, teaches junior high art as well Lisk has a keen interest in photography and does as high school art. She also makes herself his own work incltiding taking, developing, and available to students who want help with deco- printiug. llis favorite models are his two rations or posters. Ixlr. and Mrs. Sturtevant and daughters. The Lisk family resides in Fair llaven. their two sons, James and John, live outside of Red Creek. inspiring culture in students is of equal importance with scholastic ability. The continuation of the high standard for cultural heritage in the United States rests on the shoulders of students of today. Music and Art, two integral portions of our culture, are an important part of our education. An appreciation of good music and fine art is of prime importance if we are to'maintain the high standards of our country. The music department consists of the band under the direction of Mr. Lisk and the chorus under the supervision of Mrs. Youngman, as well as special music classes for those who plan to continue their education in the field of music Band concerts and chorus festivals are sponsored by this department. The art department, headed by Mrs. Sturtevant, seeks to develop the skills of those artistically inclined. lt also seeks to develop an understanding of past art. Exhibits are displayed several times during the course of the year to show the work of the art department. Driver Education, under the instruction of Mr. Verburg, develops the art of driving. just as important as being able to maneuver an automobile is the ability to drive safely, respecting laws and human lives. This department seeks to instill this fact into the students. Better and safer drivers result from this course. Whether it be art, music, or driver education one should practice with a purpose. fxlr. llobert Verburg, our Driver Education teacher, is a graduate of Oswego State Teachers' College with a 8.5. degree. This year's objective of the course was How Can I Stay Alive'. ' Besides being a teacher, he is an eycel- lent photographer and helps greatly with some school pictures. The Verburgs and their three children reside in Wolcott. 13

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MANUAL SKILLS THAT KEEP THE H0 E EIRES BURNING Mrs. Charlotte Merrell, our Home Economics teacher, received her B.A. degree at the College of Home Economics at Cornell University. This past year she traveled through Europe, particu- larly France and Paris. Mrs. Merrell, the mother of two married children, resides in Wolcott. For many special occasions no one can replace Mrs. Merrell's hospitality and home cooking. Along with the increased needs in the business world goes the advancement of home development. The Future Home- malcing Department offers courses in cooking, sewing, child care, and a senior course in marriage-counselling. The A Q Future Farming Department directs the students in the best :Tl fm farming practices in agriculture and the mechanics of farm- JV' ing. The Industrial Arts Department offers courses in craft, Q 4 XF shop, general shop, woodworking and electrical shop, and V 7 mechanical drawing. Q i, LJ x Mr. Richard Edwards, director of the Vocational Agriculture Department, is a graduate of Cornell University with a B.S. degree and has attended Alfred Technical School. Mr. Edwards is also adviser to the F.F.A. who are to be congratulated for an excellent annual fair and barbecue. The Edwards and their children, Douglas and Carol, reside in Fair Haven. Mr. Vincent D'Ambrosio, director of the Industrial Arts Department, is a graduate of Oswego State Teachers' College with a B.S. degree and is now working for his Master's degree. He teaches Junior and Senior lligh School lndustrial Arts as well as Mechanical Drawing. Last Spring he built a new home near Oswego and was married in June. llis wife, Ioan, is an elementary teacher in our school system.

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PHYSICAL liDUCATION DEVELIIPS A SPIRIT 0F SPOIITSIVIANSHIP The girls' Physical Education teacher is Mrs. Marjorie Sicke. Besides gym classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays, she teaches Health on Mondays and Wednesdays and is the Girls' Athletic Council adviser. Mrs. Sicke re- ceived her education at Cortland State Teachers' College and has a B.S. degree. She is the wife of our guidance counselor. As we educate our minds, we must also develop our bodies. The primary purpose, however, is not merely to build muscles but to institute the spark of co -ordination be- tween the mind and the body. The merit of physical education is seen in a two -fold resultg it teaches the ideals of teamwork and sportsmanship. It is a necessity that the people of a free nation maintain these ideals at a high level if that nation is to remain free . Mr. James Schneible, the head of our Athletic Department, has been a member of the Red Creek faculty for seven years. lle is a graduate of Syracuse University with B.S. and MA. degrees. The physical education classes ofthe Junior and Senior lligh School are under Ixlr. Schneible's direction as well as Varsity baseball, Junior lligh basketball, soccer, and the bowling program. Mr. Schneible and family reside in Red Creek. Mr. Donald Hartley is one of our Junior High Science teachers, as well as director of Ele- mentary Physical Education. He is a graduate of Cortland State Teachers' College with a B,S, de gree. As coach of Varsity soccer and basketball he has had successful seasons in both sports. He is also director ofthe Summer Recreation Pro- gram. The Hartleys and their daughter, Laurie, reside in Red Creek.