Windsor Central High School - Crusader Yearbook (Windsor, NY)

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Business D Www-e Susan Elinskv lf you don't find Mrs. Elinsky talking about Shorthand or typing, you're sure to hear her discussing the latest Susquenango League wrestling standings. One reason could be that her husband Stan is Deposit's Coach. Another might be her son's active participation in wrestling on both high school and college level. Mrs. Elinsky believes that we live in the best of all possible worlds during the best of all possible times and everything will work out for the best. This philosophy is why she is so happy and content with life. Mrs. Elinsky always enroyed school and learning. She became a teacher in 1971 to pass some of her love of learning on to others. She has been an extremely successful teacher and this has made teaching both a rewarding occupation for her and a benefit to her students. JoAnn Pirrttano Miss Prrritano, a person of great experience in the world of business, attended at least 7 colleges in the field of business, including such places as Penn State, University of Scranton, and Suny at Binghamton. Besides her business interest, she knits, crochets, enjoys photography, and designing, Her mayor interest and love is traveling. She has toured Europe. Flome, and Spain, and went to Mex- ico this past spring. A good student in the eyes of Miss Pirritano is one who can navigate on his or her own, with the advice and guidance of the teacher, to the best of his ability. Better known to her students as Miss she is a bright, aware human being who is not afraid to voice an opinion whether she is ofthe majority or the minority. Donald Hale What lamiliar face is always seen at Windsor Central High School events whether it be football games, Senior Play, Wrestling match or Band Concert? Mr. Don Hale of course! Mr. Hale, his wife Margaret, and two children are great student supporters. He is very involved in being a father and husband. In fact when asked what outside activities he participated in, he said Anything my children want to do. Being so interested in children and helping them grow is the reason he became a teacher, Mr, Hale attended the University of Scranton and Blot:-msburg State. He earned his Master's at Marywood College, Mr. l-tale is now in his twelfth year as a Business teacher at Windsor. Mr. Hale doesn't have any pet peevesp in fact he is very easy to get along with. Michael Makowskr Known to his business students as Mr, Mike, Mr, Makowski is always telling his students to get busy because the thing that aggravates him the most is a lazy student. Mr. Makowski, himself, is lar from lazy. All day in school he teaches business to classes of mostly girls. If that doesn't keep him busy enough, he then goes to work for United Parcel. He also enjoys gardening and anything that has to do with the outdoors. Mr. Makowski attended Bloomsburg College, is married to a lovely woman named Cheryl and has three children.

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Bill Grausgruber Although Mr. Grausgruber enioys riding motor- cycles and fishing, his real love is his art. Mr. Grausgruber is very active in local art circles. He has three large paintings displayed at the Broome County Office Building. They are of this area in the late 1800's and the early l900's. The first is of State St., the 2nd of the old Chenango Canal, and the 3rd is of an indian village between Windsor and Harpursville. Binghamton Savings Bank com- missioned Mr. Grausgruber to do paintings for them and several of his works are now part of their collection. Thanks to Mr. Grausgruber and his advertising department, the 1978 Yearbook has a student designed cover and divider pages. Joseph Trapper Mr. Trapper, an art teacher, and his wife Isolde, who is also an art teacher at West Junior, have a two year old son named Eric, who someday might become a great artist. Mr. Trapper is most comfortable when he is working with his hands. He has a wood-working shop at home where he does a lot of fun things. His interest in photography and patient under- standing have been of great assistance to the yearbook staff of '7B. Windsor is proud to have Mr. Trapper as part of its outstanding An Department, one of the best in Broome County. Gary Wohlafka It you're lucky, you'll have the chance to see Mr. Wohlafka busily working with students on Monday and Tuesday at the Senior High School and Wed- nesday. Thursday, and Friday at the Junior High School, urging both groups of students to perfect and achieve the high standards of performance expected from them. Mr. Wohlafka studied at the State University at Fredonia. His major was music with an educa- tional background. Mr. Wohlafka really gets into model railroading. lf he's not at school or playing with his trains, you might find him at your near by bowling alley or at the golf course. A good music student to Mr. Wohlafka is one who does assigned work and tries to the best of his ability to achieve his musical potential. Colleen Murphy Miss Murphy, who has always been an athletic person says she could not be happy teaching any- thing else. She coaches Hockey, Basketball, and Softball but also likes to play cards. read. and watch old movies. Her idea of a good student is one who commits herself to a goal and wholeheartedly participates in activities of her choice. She feels the maior problem in school is apathy and lack of communication. She says she finds it very frustrating to try to motivate kids. As a gym teacher, she has heard just about every excuse in the book for being tardy to class. Her favorite is, I sprained my ankle coming to class, Miss Murphy, because I fell off my clogs. 20 Art, Band, Chorus, Gym Mildred Bowman For those choristers who may only envision Mrs. Bowman singing a line from Kiss Me Kate or get- ting physically involved in the rhythm of her latest song, listen to this! She's as likely to be found cor- recting her swing on the golf course as she is giv- ing a piano lesson in her living room: as much at home helping Doug in the garden as she is prac- ticing the scales with her vocal students. Mrs. Bowman's broad spectrum of growth and experience are consistent with her concept of edu- cation - Education should create a desire to continue to learn for the rest of one's life. While Midge has been involved in every aspect of the school's music program, her enthu- siasm has been manifested most conspicuously in the musical performances of South Pacific, Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof, and Kiss Me Kate. Michelle Homick Miss Homick, the new girls' physical education instructor, who arrived here at Windsor in late October, has settled in and is experiencing many new opportunities. She teaches two periods here and then travels to the Junior High School for the rest of the school day and then back up to the High School after school to serve as cheerleading instructor. When not making up new cheers, you might find her heading to the mountains to ski. Her love lor sports takes her to the courts to play tennis. or to bowl: or she just might be home relaxing with a good book. Since Miss Homick has been at WHCS, the stu- dents have come to know her well, and have given her the nickname. Moosh. Michael Turco Mr, Turco is a physical education instructor and Coach of Varsity Wrestling, Track, and Field. sports which he also participated in in High School and College. When he isn't teaching or running his own busi- ness, he hunts, fishes. and travels with his wife. whom he met at a scuba class, and his seven year old daughter, He came to Windsor from Oxford because it was a larger school and he saw a future for Windsor's Wrestling. Gary Vail Mr. Vail, known to many students as coach has had a life long ambition of being involved in sports. This led him to a career in teaching physi- cal education and coaching high school athletics. He has been a varsity basketball coach for two years as well as coaching baseball and having several undefeated 8th grade football teams. As a coach and person he is well organized. always having his schedule planned tightly. Records always neat and statistics always correct. says Mr. Vail who is a perfectionist. To his team he is always saying, We're going to do this all night until we get it perfect. Mr. Vail wants all students to have pride in their school, themselves, and their team. He also likes to provide a challenge to students and, in return, expects them to accept this challenge and rise to their fullest potential.

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i a n e a r n u a a u e r e Mike O'Connell You really don't expect to pass my class do you? You're not a tennis player, you're just a girls' field hockey player. This statement could only be made by one person, Mr. O'Connell or as most of his friends call him, O'C. O'C is referred to as a Male Chauvinist and one who is only concerned with tennis players, but really he is one of the nicest and most helpful people on our faculty staff. The real-O'C, who started the Section lll Tennis Sectionals for girls and lntersectionals for girls could never really be a Male Chauvinist. As a girls' tennis coach he feels the lemale sex has just as much and in some cases more talent than the male sex, although he doesn't let them know it. He believes that a teacher is one who should better the talented and help the less talented to develop and fit into society. 22 'Ps ': Michael Kosko Mr. Kosko, a native of Pennsylvania, came to Windsor from Kings College in 1962. As English Coordinator, he combines wisdom, humor, and dedication in dealing with the demands of his tight knit, innovative group. What he enjoys most about teaching is when he gets a heated classroom debate. In fact, one time he got so excited during one of his debates, that he leaned back in his chair and fell off. He and his lovely wife Jean. who often substitutes here at Windsor, have three active children. Whether on the athletic field, in the classroom, at home, or with friends, Mike Kosko is truly a Man for all seasons. .W- i X l P s. Mrs. Casey Truly a person who continues to grow through new experiences and personal relationships! While she can enjoy the excitement of a trip through the rugged mountains of Montana, she can also appreciate the quiet moment of walking alone through the woods to a peaceful stream. She can find satisfaction in sew- ing, planting, and cultivating a garden, sharing a bedtime story with Jessica, reading a new book, attend- ing a concert, or listening to one of her favorite performers - .loan Baez. The one factor dominating all of Mrs. Casey's interests is the freedom to grow through them. This desire for personal growth and her broad scope of interests give her a very personable and human approach to education. Students and Windsor are sincerely appreciative of Mrs. Casey, whose Roots are firmly established in Bainbridge-Guilford and Winsdor. Joan Royer Mrs. Floyer, a Windsor native, once thought of a career in journalism, but finances convinced her to become an English major and go into the teach ing profession. She enjoys teaching and runs her classes in a very student oriented way. Her main source ol irritation is the student who couldn't care less whether he is in school or not. Having been Drama Advisor until 1976 and Quib and Quill Advisor for 8 years, she can attest to the importance and academic value of outside activities. In her spare time she likes to write poetry and spend time with her husband Keith. Charles Edwards Mr. Charles Steve Edwards, one of the most popular teachers in Windsor. enjoys spending time with his family and working around the house. He enjoys sports, and would love to learn more about the art of angling. Mr. Edwards has always been actively involved with the student body at Windsor. He has directed three large scale musicals - Oklahoma, Fiddler on the Roof, and Kiss Me Kate. He has also helped direct several senior plays. Mr. Edwards is Student Council Advisor and considers this a most worth- while organization. His dedication to family life and deep involve- ment with school and church activities would soon fell a lesser man.