Westbury High School - Wing and Spur Yearbook (Westbury, NY)

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James Murray winds up the mechanism that runs Mr. Sheehan's car. fworking on older cars is still much in vogue.l hemline, hairline, waz'stlz'ne. . Q yyfwe N:-ff F Sweaters, suits, modeled by M. 15 and ski jackets, which were among the most prominent male styles, are Casey, A. Portoghese, A. Williams, R. Bull, and C, Potenza. These are just a few of the books which were on the best-seller list this year.

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Baby bracelets and bangles are the last word in jewelry for '63. Bulky sweaters, pleated skirts, and suits, typical of the year's styles, are modeled by M. Pub- licker, M. Lidecis, L. Henderson, L. Wolfe, and K. Shore. Fm ff '62-'63 Many new fads have come into creation in the space-minded era of rockets and satellites. Popular hair styles include the bouffant, quisshe, and Last Year at Marienbad. Also in mode are wigs of all styles and shades. In the world of fashion, hemlines are still at the knee or higher. Bangle and baby bracelets adorn wrists. Although there is still a wide range in the selection of foods, many people are currently on the Calories Don't Count diet which includes eating fried foods such as French fries and potato chips. In the Held of music, folk singers such as The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul, and Mary, and Joan Baez are extremely popular, while the Twist seems to be dying out. These fads represent a cross-section of the likes and dislikes of the people at this time. Thz'syear'sfads - The French twist and the Flip were two popular hair-dos. Best selling record albums of '63 - from folk songs to sat- Here J. Liebell puts finishing touches on L. Dortort's Pixie ire, it was a good year for listening. as J. Leegant and E. Shientag watch admiringly. lx I i f'l'u-Vg

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Shop pupils S. Burngardner, B. Ponzio, R. Colligan, and N. Gibson listen attentively to Mr. Rosenberg. Our curriculum z'nclua'es . Cumbulum Twenty years ago, every high school student was required to take a strictly academic course, whether or not he planned to go to college. Today, the 870 students at Westbury High School are given the opportunity to choose one of five varied courses, according to their individual plans after graduation. The college preparatory course is designed for the college- bound student, stressing English, citizenship education, math- ematics, science, and foreign language. Students desiring a career in the Held of business may choose a commercial course. This includes work in bookkeep- ing, accounting, business law, office machines, and stenogra- phy. Courses in home economics, industrial arts, and vocational training are also offered. Each is designed to train the student in a particular field. We are extremely fortunate in having modern, well-equipped classrooms and a qualified staff of teachers. It is our responsi- bility to make full use of these advantages in preparing for our life's work. Mr. Kulchin and Orlando Catapano direct a gym class in football tactics. Neil Kolderman looks down at his Mr. Margolf and members of the mixed chorus practice for the Christmas As 1 work with a sense of pride. sembly Program. , mug 115 31 16 r