Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Edsel Introduces Additions in Staff Members While roaming around the hallways, you may have noticed some new faces-- faces not of freshmen, but of teachers and administrators. Perhaps you are seeing one of Edsel’s 17 new staff members. “Iam very impressed with Edsel Ford. I especially like the birds in Thornley Court,” commented new faculty member Ms. Martha Sorgen. “I am currently teaching English, math, science, social studies and study skills,” she further remarked. Ms. Sorgen is a graduate of the University of Michigan. She received her graduate degree in Special Education. The new EF instrumental music direc- tor, Mr. James Otto, confirmed, “I would like to strengthen the Marching Band and build up the orchestra.” Mr. Otto is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a Masters Degree in Brass Winds Performance. He previous- ly taught instrumental music in the Hillsdale Community Schools. A new staff member can aiso be seen in the library, Ms. Joan Aloe, former elementary school teacher, remarked, “I’ve heard very good things about Edsel Ford. However, I would like to see more students using the media center.” Ms. Anita Marchelletta. secretary and switchboard operator, has also been added to Edsel's staff. Basically. I get calls for counselors or co-op groups and transfer them to the correct depart- ment.” Ms. Marchelletta confided. She also stated that she has been very happy w ith the staff and students at Edsel Ford. “It’s the only high school at which I would have taught.” expressed Mr Mark Tyler, a new English humanities teacher. Mr. Tyler previously substituted for Mr. Patrick Daly and Mr. Martin Holtgricve at Edsel Ford. He graduated from U. of M. and is teaching four English humanities classes currently. Ms. Mary Ellen Gray is another recent EF staff member. She teaches four 'reshman English classes and aiso has cafeteria duty. She is a graduate of U. of M. with a major in English. Ms. Gray stated, “Most of the students arc very cooperative. Incidentally, I’ve received positive feedback on the smo- king issue while I monitored the bath- rooms.” Ms. Lorraine Shelton has also been added to the staff. She is Mr. Graham Porter’s new secretary. Her job includes maintaining student records and schedul- ing. Ms. Shelton recently worked at Henry Ford Community College. “The students and staff have been very helpful and patient,” Ms. Shelton con- cluded. The new staff members at EhHS include: Ms. Mary Ellen Gray, Ms. Tina James, Ms. Beverly Reiter, Ms. Janet Rufkin. and Mr. Mark Tyler in the English humanities department. Those new in the social studies department are John Gmittcr. Mr. Michael Grenfell, and Mr. James Wimshurst. Mr. James Otto is the instrumental music director and Mr. John Cialone w ill teach the industrial and metal classes. Math classes are taught by newcomers Ms. Diane Hochn and Ms. Lisa Ottcnbakcr. New editions in the secretarial area are Ms. Anita Marchelletta and Ms. Lorraine Shelton. Mr. Richard Angelo will teach physical education and Ms. Joan Allow will work in the media center. Ms. Martha Sorgen will work with the emotionally impaired as well as various other classes. Mrs. Judith Cocbly. assistant principal stated. “The new teachers’ enthusiasm and willingness to help students is apparent. I think it will be contagious to the staff and will benefit the students.” Junior Julie Purvis-Smlth commented. “I have Mr. Wimshurst for history and I think he is a good teacher because he tells listory like a story.” Senior Ching Yao-Yu stated. “I have Mr. Otto for band and he is a very energetic director.” 16 b Paula Miller and Tammy Reinhart