Wheatland Chili Central School - Genoatk Yearbook (Scottsville, NY)

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Board of Education STANDING: Dr. John Montean, Mr. Peter McGuire, Mr. Burr Craft. SEATED: Mr. Zolmon Benin, Mr. Ward Worden, President, Mr. Cameron Estes. ABSENT: Mr. Edwin Kintner. The yearbook photographer catches Mr. Craft's attention as the Board discusses the elementary school expansion. Board Plans Elementary School Expansion Sacrificing their time and energies for the benefit of the Wheatland-'Chili Central School District, the seven members of the Board of Education, their secretary, Mrs. Jane Dana, and treasurer, Mr. Ott Hardies, guide the operation of the entire school district. Regular Board meetings, which are open to the public, are scheduled bi-monthly on Monday evenings. However, this past year the Wheatland-Chili Board of Education has found it necessary to call special meetings each month for discussion of the future expansion of the elementary school system. Thus, in order that architects be interviewed and plans be appraised for this proiect, in addition to th.e regular agenda of approving bills, considering faculty appoint- ments and studying curricula changes, Mr. Ward Worden, president of the Board, normally calls a meeting once a week. The students and citizens of Wheatland- Chili are greatly indebted to the invaluable, often unrecognized services which the Board of Education perform.

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Dr. William A. Zimmerman PRINCIPAL OF THE DISTRICT A friendly and challenging spirit, extensive education and administrative experience, and genu- ine interest in the student body and school mark the Principal of the District, Dr. William Zimmerman. Having served four important and successful years as Secondary Principal, Dr. Zimmerman was promoted to his present position on .the retirement of Thomas J. Connor. Well-qualified for this position, Dr. Zimmerman has the support and respect of the student body, the school administration, and the residents of the district. His wise decisions and interest in the school are reflected in his advance- ment of educational standards at Wheatland-Chili. Mr. Doucette, promoted from elementary principal to Administrative Assistant, checks the faculty register for the day. 9

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gamut of literature-Sophocles to Melville, Shakespeare to English Department and Library The presentation of traditional as well as modern topics forms the program followed by the English department. An expanded staff and increased'facilities provide each student with an opportunity to master the rules that govern grammar, spelling, vocabulary and composition. Interpretation of world literature, starting in the seventh grade, is continued through six years of high school. Utilizing and refining basic skills in the iunior and senior years, students pursue individual research for many long range assignments. They examine models of expository and creative writing, and through weekly themes attempt to master the intricacies of the varying styles. The synthesis of all this knowledge is used in criticizing all types of literature from the Greek tragedies to the modern novel. After six years, stu- dents have experienced the ideas and imagination of the entire Miss Margaret Spence Hemingway. Mrs. Louise B. Kennedy Mrs. Mary Gail Nesbit, Mr. Terrence Coots, Miss Jean Thompson, Mrs. Patricia Galbreath. The ample study space and numerous reference materials of the W.C.C.S. library provide students with an atmosphere conducive to study. A helpful librarian is always present to locate books corresponding to students' interests, and to teach younger pupils library procedures. The educational opportunities of the Wheatland-Chili library provide students with thought-provoking material for constructive use of leisure and help prepare students for the strict intellectual demands of college life. 1 1