Valley Central High School - Viking Log Yearbook (Montgomery, NY)

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Faculty: Shepherd-Zifchuck Rev. Thomas Shepherd Board of Education Mr. john Smith Board of Education Mr. Burton Smith Board of Education Mr. Ronald Synder Custodian Mr. Lorenz Sutter Science Mr. Robert Swanwick Social Studies Mrs. Eunice Tart Custodian Mrs. Mirta Tapanes Spanish Mr. james Tate Mathematics Mr. Derek Taylor Science Photography Club Mr. William Tucci Science Photography Club advisor Mr. Samuel Tucker Guidance Miss Marion Underhill English Mr. Frank Wallner English Log!Voice advisor Miss Louann Walters Physical Education Girl's Varsity Soccer and Softball coach Mrs. Margaret Webb Nurse's Aide Mr. Linford White French French Honor Society advisor Mr. john Xanthis Social Studies Football coach Mr. Robert Zifchuck Driver Education jV Football coach Varsity Wrestling coach advisor Romme hobnobs with Indians Continued from p. 175 that in the past, Indians have been indifferent to schooling, but they have realized that it is to their advantage if their children get an education. Hav- ing visited a reservation school, Mr. Romme says, Facilities compare well to what we've got here at Valley Cen- tralf' Since the recent trend toward edu- cation, the Indians have difficulty keeping the young people on the res- ervation. The majority of young people who go to college do not re- turn. The Indians that .do return after college, return as dedicated teachers or doctors. Contrary to what most believe, Mr. Romme claims that Indians are not discriminated against. Many Indians have gone into politics and are leading citizens in the community. Mr. Romme said that Indians are not de- nied opportunities, if they have the ambition to get their education. There is very little stigma attached to being an Indian. I Besides being influenced by their culture, Mr. Romme enjoys the In- dian's company. Indians are fascinat- ing people. I really like hob-nobbing with them. 176 FACULTY

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Faculty: Newman-shafer i ff 1 ji XE it ,J . . i -1 Je K . X 'me Mr. Marc Newman Social Studies Mr. john Olsen Mathematics Mrs. Alice Panaro Cafeteria Miss Lois Pasquale Business Volleyball coach Mr. Edward Phillips Custodian Mr. Frederick Radl English Mr. Albertus Paules Social Studies Mrs. Barbara Reid Custodian Mrs. Doris Reiss Secretary Mr. Donald Romme Music Mr. Eldred Ross Science, Enrichment Program advisor Mrs. Helen Rumsey Cafeteria Mrs. Ida Ruscitti Board of Education Mr. Thomas Saxton Science Mrs. jean Schmidt Nurse, Health Miss Arline Schnee Social Studies Mrs. Estelle Schoonmaker Secretary Mrs. Helen Schoonmaker Secretary Mr. Orin Segal Business Mr. Phillip Shafer Mathematics . N ' 'if-i SN E if W K ni. 5 f J gs at xx! Romme hobnobs with Indians Continued from p. 172 Navajo Indians are craftsmen and they sell their pottery and tradition- ally woven and dyed rugs as souve- nirs. Those people unfamiliar with the Indian lifestyle are apt to make state- ments such as, Look, they don't have a nice house .. . that hogan is made of mud. Mr. Romme explains the reason for mud hogans is that the Navajos are nomadic, constantly traveling with their sheep. There is no permanent house for the Navajo, but this is what the Na- vajo wants. He doesn't feel unfortu- nate, Mr. Romme said. S'They're in harmony with their environment. Not only do people place their own values on the Indians, but they ster- eotype his image. just as white men differ, and blacks, so do Indians. For instance, no Navajo owns anything personally. The Navajo Indians share as a tribe. But the Pueblo Indians, says Mr. Romme, are just as material- istic as the white man. They have accepted all sorts of things like refrig- erators, washing machines, brand new cars. Most people have the vague idea that Indians are uneducated. It is true Continued on p. 176 L FACULTY 175

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iw ww.. li SB Q S V j fl,ci'tl Teachers' non-academic skills hroaden their teaching uxpericmze. Noted for his dancing. Mr, Mora Newman choreographed the senior class play and tsraches hallroom dancing in night school. fAhovcj Midwest Indians and music: these are Mr. Donald Romme's loves, Mr. Homme, who teaches A Cappella chorus, voice. and music theory, accompanies Ann Venuti during class. lLeftJ A major part of the junior guidance counselor's job is to help choose elective programs for senior year. Mr. Som Tucker writes a pass to the guidance office on a desk covered with the pictures of students he has helped in thc past. FAC ULTY 177