Michael Babumba
Writer '19
As students at the Great Neck North High School know, Mr. Kaplan is retiring, and he has done nothing but make the school reputable. He is a man who loves his students, respects the school’s programs, is a great advisor, and is a kind and supportive principal. He says that, “Being a principal of a great school was one of the luckiest things that he had achieved in his entire life. However far I will be, I know am still part of North High and I will be there in any game or activity that takes place in the school as a sign of being supportive”. It is uncommon for a former principal to attend and continuously support the school, but this is one of the things that makes the Great Neck community lucky to have had Mr. Kaplan as the principal.
New district members means high expectations. The Student Organization of the school contributed ideas to continue Mr. Kaplan’s legacy in the school. Ideas suggested were to secure the Community School program, which is an alternative option to classroom learning; recognize the importance of school and extracurriculars offered; restrict drug use.
There are additional expectations to be met to in order to keep the culture of the school continuous. Specifically, to redesign some of the rooms that may appear hazardous, and to implement healthier eating options in the commons.
The high school now welcomes its newest member Mr. Holtzman, who will serve as the new principal of the school. In recent years, he was a former assistant principal at Wading River High School in Brookhaven, and then became a principal. He said that, “Being very student centered is going to be a good thing for the students. I will be very involved on a daily basis and I will work to form positive relationships and connections with the students as well as the community itself”. Just like Mr. Kaplan has involved himself in student activities, Mr. Holtzman makes it his goal to get to know each student, and familiarize himself with the culture of the school. One advantage of having Mr. Holtzman as the new principal of the school is that he has had experience elsewhere, and the lessons he has learned and different skills picked up will help him successfully in his position as principal. Administration, faculty, and students are eager to see the positive changes Mr. Holtzman will bring to the school!
Writer '19
As students at the Great Neck North High School know, Mr. Kaplan is retiring, and he has done nothing but make the school reputable. He is a man who loves his students, respects the school’s programs, is a great advisor, and is a kind and supportive principal. He says that, “Being a principal of a great school was one of the luckiest things that he had achieved in his entire life. However far I will be, I know am still part of North High and I will be there in any game or activity that takes place in the school as a sign of being supportive”. It is uncommon for a former principal to attend and continuously support the school, but this is one of the things that makes the Great Neck community lucky to have had Mr. Kaplan as the principal.
New district members means high expectations. The Student Organization of the school contributed ideas to continue Mr. Kaplan’s legacy in the school. Ideas suggested were to secure the Community School program, which is an alternative option to classroom learning; recognize the importance of school and extracurriculars offered; restrict drug use.
There are additional expectations to be met to in order to keep the culture of the school continuous. Specifically, to redesign some of the rooms that may appear hazardous, and to implement healthier eating options in the commons.
The high school now welcomes its newest member Mr. Holtzman, who will serve as the new principal of the school. In recent years, he was a former assistant principal at Wading River High School in Brookhaven, and then became a principal. He said that, “Being very student centered is going to be a good thing for the students. I will be very involved on a daily basis and I will work to form positive relationships and connections with the students as well as the community itself”. Just like Mr. Kaplan has involved himself in student activities, Mr. Holtzman makes it his goal to get to know each student, and familiarize himself with the culture of the school. One advantage of having Mr. Holtzman as the new principal of the school is that he has had experience elsewhere, and the lessons he has learned and different skills picked up will help him successfully in his position as principal. Administration, faculty, and students are eager to see the positive changes Mr. Holtzman will bring to the school!