Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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 Students are urged to turn to the guidance department for information and help concerning personal and school adjustments, problems dealing with choice of schools, selection of subject combinations and sequences, vocational planning, career choice, post-high school educational plans (college, technical, and special schools), job placements, and extra-curricular activities. All interviews require appointments. However, punctuality for these appointments is important to avoid conflicts with other students’ appointments. The guidance offices have catalogues and scholarship information for most colleges and schools. They also make available free occupational literature (plus any other materials that might prove beneficial in terms of school and vocational decisions.) Office Staff: One of the most unrewarding jobs in the school is that of office worker. These few women work behind the scenes to aid the administration and do the tremendous amount of clerical work necessary in a school as large as Wecquahic. This work includes keeping records, ordering supplies, handling finances, sending out notices, and running the lost and found department. In addition, the office staff is often forced to contend with nagging students and irate parents. However, the job that requires the greatest concentration of work at one time and concerns seniors the most is the filling out of college transcripts. This task is made harder by the fact that everybody always waits until the last week to flood the office with transcripts, and rush the staff in an effort to get the records out on time. Although the office workers may not always be appreciated, they are always needed. The principal, Mr. Epstein, the vice-principal. Miss Bowerman and the administrative assistant, Mr. Goldberg appreciate the efforts of this cooperative staff. These industrious administrators are responsible for the well-run organization of our school.

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 Guidance Department: The Guidance program offers innumerable services for giving effective help to students making necessary adjustments to the school's organization and activities. It also offers comprehensive help in making social and personal adjustments. The head counselor devotes full time to planning, administering and co-ordinating the various activities and services involved in guidance. Assisting him is a college adviser who devotes at least three periods a day to helping students with problems relating to post-high school education and college admission. Placement service is also available through the Guidance department for pupils wishing part-time or after school employment. The placement counselor gives information about working papers and assists in completing the school record. Graduate follow-up studies are prepared by the placement counselor. The placement counselor will try to aid pupils in making an effective transition from school to work. Each grade has a grade adviser, and if the class is large, the grade adviser may have one or two assistants. The grade advisers advance with the classes throughout their stay at school. The grade advisers or assistants help each student plan a program of studies which is suited to his individual interests, abilities, aptitudes, and desires. Each student is given a minimum of one interview per term. If a student needs other help, advisers and assistants are available as often as the need arises. 18 Benjamin Epstein, Principal OFFICE STAFF — Left to Right: Naomi Barish, Rose Zinberg, Bertha Weiss, Florence Rostoff, Lila Gollin, Evelyn K. Tabankin.

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Physical Education Department: Under the able supervision of Mr. Lester Fein and his staff, the Department of Physical Education attempts to improve the general health and physical fitness of the students. Both the girls' and the boys' gymnastic and health classes come jndcr the auspices of this department. The girls' classes are taught by Miss Valente, Miss Judson, Mrs. Mazaica, Mr. Watson, and Miss Shapiro. The program of study includes folk dances, apparatus work, exercises, and sports such as basketball, volleyball, baseball, and soccer. Mr. Fein, Mr. Nerenberg, Mr. Pearl, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. Schwartz instruct the boys' gymnastic classes in marching, sports, exercises, running, and combatives. Through the health courses offered, the Physical Education department educates the students in first aid, personal hygiene, and teenage problems. Driver education is given in the junior year to acquaint the students with the driving rules. Upon completion of the term’s work, the students are given the written portion of the New Jersey’s driver examination. The girls, in their senior year, take a course in child care which is designed to prepare them for a future married life. This department sponsors several extra-curricular activities. The girls’ volleyball team, the bowling club, and the fencing club are well attended. Those boys interested in athletics can participate in any of the numerous sports which include football, swimming, and basketball. Health Office: The health office, located on the first floor, is open during school hours for the convenience of students and as a medical aid station in case of accident. It operates on the principle that good health is important to any student; and with the help of physicians and medical technicians at the central office, students arc encouraged to develop proper health habits. Examinations are made there, and recommendations are sent to parents in order that students may receive proper care.— First aid and routine diagnoses are made by Mrs. August, the school nurse in attendance.