West Essex High School - Milestone Yearbook (North Caldwell, NJ)

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Art iinmtr Ermumura luiiuatrial Arta It was the prettiest idea he had run across for many a day.” . . our enterprise is handsomely and successfully ended.” Any mummery will cure if the patient's faith is strong in it.” I could then undo the lumbering, pad-locks with which our chains were fastened. It was not a dull excursion for me.' . . The muffled burr of subterranean machinery. 21

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Arts itutsion Music . . . this is a most extraordinary performance:” Mrs. Linda Anderson is the conductor of the West Essex Chorale. He was earnest in his work and very valuable. The creative feeling of the individual finds a means of expression in the arts. As a student develops his talent, under the direction of fine teachers, he gains a realistic view of himself and the satisfaction of achievement. A student can learn to play an instrument, to paint a picture, to bake a cake or to work with wood — and all within the realm of the Arts Division. ”... a band with cymbals, horns, harps, and other horrors . . conducted by Mr. 20 Theador Hatrak.

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(imtianr? Utmatmt The junior or senior high school student needs more guidance and direction than at any other age. His independence is still in the future, but he must learn to make wise choices and to adjust to his environment. He must realize his capa- bilities and interests and then plan to use them to best advantage. These are just a portion of the aims of the Guidance Division at West Essex. Promoting more effective teaching and contributing to the over-all program of the school is also a main concern of the counselors. These people knew me and had confidence in my word . . . Mrs. Mariatta Arnold counsels a W.E. Lady. Career Night” at West Essex. We have two Guidance Departments — one for the Junior Division and one for the Senior Division. At least once a year each student meets individually with his or her counselor to decide on the course for the following year. As a junior or senior and as questions are raised, such as What job?” or Which college?” these conferences become more frequent. The Guidance Departments administer tests. The Iowa Tests of Educational De- velopment were given to each student and then the results were evaluated. Interested seniors and juniors took the College En- trance Examinations and various scholar- ship tests. The scores were distributed and explained by the counselors. In addition, they sponsored a Career Day” and worked with the PTA to organize a Back-to-School Night for parents.