Sewanhaka High School - Totem Yearbook (Floral Park, NY)

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I I Boys' Physical Education S. H. S. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION First row-Mr. Ralph Rolseth, Mr. Alfred Kumerow, Mrs. Florence Peterson, Mr. William Ritch, Mr. Carl Falkiner. Second row-Mr. James Fraley, Mr. Ambrose Moran, Mr. Felix Gangemi, Mr. Edward Carter, Mr. David Askinasi, Mr. Robert Thomases. The famous Driver Education Course offered to all Sewanhakans over sixteen years of age is only one of the many specialized courses designed to meet our department's obiectives. In an effort to emphasize the importance of physical and mental health we encourage all students to par- ticipate in our program. Athletic scholarships are available to athletes achieving high recognition. I Xl ,,,wm.i535iy M., M., . . E ' . - Ed To promote maximum mental, spiritual, social, and physical growth in our pupils is our objective. Each girl has the opportunity to take part in play days where, through sports, the spirit of friendliness and cooperation between schools develops. Our sports program is designed to meet the group needs of the entire school, and every girl has the privilege of active participation. S. H. S. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION First row-Miss Dorothy Rehill, Mrs. Muriel Nordmann. Second row-Miss Emily Smith, Miss Patricia Culp.

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Included in this department are three separate divi- sions: Industrial Arts, Vocational, and Technical. Each has a separate obiective. They are: to provide the opportunity for exploration in a variety of occupations, to give advanced training in a specific trade, and to provide a thorough background for students planning to go on to engineering schools, respectively. 4986? Vocational Industrial S. H. S. INDUSTRIAL VOCATIONAL Kirk, Mr. Robert Laube, Mr. Mark Abels row-Mr. William Reilel, Mr. Grover Per rine, Mr. John Metz, Mr. George Petrakis Mr. Ralph Martens, Mr. Charles Sterrett Mr. William Appeldorn, Mr. Joseph Rosen zweig. The United States Census Bureau tells us that eighty per cent of all girls marry within five years after grad- uation from high school. That means that before long each Sewanhaka girl graduate will probably have the role of American Homemaker. That is the reason for the importance of the Home Economics Department, whose most important aim is that of encouraging good home and family relations. S. H. S, HOME ECONOMICS First row-Miss Amelia Medwid, Mrs. Beverly Fredrics, Mrs. Dorothy levy, Mrs. Virginia Whidden. First row-Mr. George Harrison, Mr. Carl Wright, Mrs. Mary Morris, Mr. Richard Wipper, Dr. Hugh Flaherty, Mr. John Stahl Mrs. Katherine Austin, Mrs. Ruth Nelson Mr. Albert Bachelder, Mr. Robert Frank Second row-Mr. Neil McMillan, Mr Joseph Brittian, Mr. Charles Wandell, Mr Edgar Crothers, Mr. Francis Day, Mr. Robert Mr. Rowland Foster, Mr. Arthur Side. Third Mr. Henry Wessels, Mr. Richard Mayer

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Art Thro1Qig.l'i7the activities of the Art Deparfineht one learns the universal language of art. Using films, original painigings, wood cuts, slides, and sculpture in the classroom, each teacher endeavors to further the stu- dent's understanding ofthe elements of art and the part they play in his life, school, and community. S. H. S. ART Mr. George Mover, Miss Helen Kruger. S. Music Everyone, from the struggling be- ginner to the advanced student, can find a suitable place in our Music Department, whose objective is to de- velop a lasting appreciation of music. Interested students may study vo- cal or instrumental music, harmony, theory, and the rudiments and appre- ciation ot music. H. S. MUSIC First row-Mr. Charles Hill, Mr. Reino Ahlmon. Second row - Miss Kathleen Donoghue, Mr. Norbert Renick. Library Whether you need a book on arts and crafts, philosophy, or geogra- phy, you are sure to find it on the shelves of our large, well-stocked library. The library staff has been most efficient in choosing literature with a wide range of appeal. The books are chosen to stimulate the reading ofthe patron as well as meet the needs of the curriculum. S. H. S. LIBRARY First row-Mrs. Irene Martins, Mrs. Eileen Church, Miss Eve lglauer. Second row- Mr. Frank Stevens, Mr. Edwin Sorensen.