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

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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.

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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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Barbara Edwards Mrs. Edwards feels that mothering is thing in her life and teaching is second. As very busy with her three boys and two girls, as a mother, to take her children on a tion. After college she and a friend went camping and she leels her children should inspiring and enioyable experience, Mrs. Edwards is not only a very good mother, excellent English teacher. She says that she wanted any other profession and that she only could also teach Latin. Mrs. Edwards, who was the Yearbook Advisor friendly and loving person. She helped to make this tremendous success. During the hard and tedions times of writing, rewriting, proofreading the articles and designing the pages, she gave us inspiration and a guiding hand to get through it all. Here's to you, from all of us! Joan Collins Guten Tag, says Mrs. Collins as she begins her discussions in German class. Also an English teacher and Driver Education Instructor, Mrs. Collin's time is very limited, but in those spare moments she enjoys reading, swimming, and listening to music. Mrs. Collins' travels have taken her lar. She has been to France, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, and dur' ing the summer studied in Germany. She has also vis- ited the Baharnas, California, and Texas. Sitting at home by the radio waiting for snow days that never come is something Mrs. Collins dislikes very much, She'd much rather hear Windsor is closed and go about different events lor the day. Mrs, Collins' thought to everyone is that the most a person could want from life is happiness, not only for himself but for all those around him. Eileen McConaughy fMcKonehaJ When Mrs. McConaughy is not discussing the merits of Fahrenheit 451 with her students, she can be found sailing or bike riding with her husband Kyle. But she is also a person ofthe mind. ln her Science Fic- tion classes she teaches students to realize the importance ol thought. There are many science fiction books written on censorship. Censorship doesn't allow people to develop new ideas. Mrs, McConaughy believes a person must always think of new ideas and make room for development. She has only one strong pet peeve and that is phoniness. According to her, phoniness doesn't allow a person to think or be himself but only use other peoples' ideas. This goes against everything she stands for. 4 1' 1 John Chianese Mr. Chianese, language teacher and world traveler! When not speaking Spanish to his alumnos Y alumnas, he can tell endless tales of his travels to France, Spain, Switzerland, Hawaii, Italy, and Mexico. Besides traveling, he enjoys swimming, gardening, and buying and refinishing antiques. When asked his expectations of students, he remarked that he expects a student to do those tasks he is responsi- ble lor. Tom LaStrange Another new lace at the high school this year belongs to Tom LaStrange whose wife is also a teacher at Bell School, He teaches Junior High English and has two high school dasses in the afternoon. When not running between schools he enjoys a good game of basketball or relaxes with a book. He recently bought a new home in Kirkwood where he is a gardening enthusiast. We enjoy his friendliness and would like to see more ol him. 56 Z Dennis Mark Mr, Mark, a single, eligible French teacher at Windsor Central High School, is a very knowledgeable gentleman. ln the classroom he tries to pass this knowledge on to his French students, and all he asks of them is to put forth a good effort. In his spare time he plays the piano and enioys tending his garden in the summertime. ln fact, along with piano he plays the organ at the Endwell United Methodist Church where he has been playing since he was 15. His extra-curricular activities include directing the Senior play, and assisting with the Spring Musical. As Senior Class Advisor, he sees that the class's money is spent wisely. Mr. Mark enjoys many other activities, and says that if he weren't teaching he would be doing nothing in particular. and everything in general - a very versatile guy.