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

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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.

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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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JUNl0R HIGH 'CHO0L FACULTY -01 0' JM 0 if M' I 0 Q 'Q In Mrs. Dorothy Williams, Seventh Grade teacher of Citizenship Edu- cation, attended Syracuse Uni- versity and received a B.A. degree. Mrs. Williams resides at Butler Center. She has two daughters, Mrs. Arline Wiethoff and Mrs. Derry Schillaci. This past summer Mrs. Williams took an interesting trip to California and brought back many items of interest for her class. A.. Mr. Harold Hall, our Seventh Grade English teacher, attended jg., 4 Mrs. Nora DeMas, our Seventh Grade Mathematics teacher, re- Auburn Community College, Hobart ceived her B.A. and M.S. degrees College and is a graduate of Oswego State Teachers' College. Last year Mr. Hall was a cadet teacher at Red Creek. He is very efficient at playing piano, and one could listen to his playing for hours. The Halls and their two children reside in Wolcott. at Oswego State Teachers' College. She is an excellent pianist and often plays for school functions. The Delxlases and their daughter, Susy, reside in Red Creek. Mr. Thomas Ciappa is the Eighth Mrs. Ruth O'Brien is the Eighth Grade American History teacher and Grade English teacher, She is 3 Ninth Grade Economics teacher. He graduate of Oswego State Teachers' received his B.S. degree at Le College with a B.S. degree. In the Moyne College. Mr. Ciappa is the summer Mrs. O'Brien heads the Red Eighth Gfiide adviser 21115 devotes Cross Swimming Program for this much of his time to the success of school district and is on the Red the annual Eighth Grade social event. The Ciappas and their two children make their home in Oswego. Creek Girl Scout Council. The O'Briens and their three children reside in Red Creek. Mr. Lawrence VanPatten, our Seventh Grade Science and Eighth Grade Mathematics teacher, re- ceived his B.S. degree at Oswego State Teachers' College. He is the adviser to the Future Teachers of America. The VanPattens and their son make their home in Oswego.