Kennedy High School - Legacy Yearbook (Silver Spring, MD)

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COUNSELURS Interns aid, expand guidance department Focusing the rainbow of student activities are the ever-busy guidance counselors. At an institution like l.F.K,, counseling assumes many different hues, adjusting the permutations of the flexible schedule, advising college-bound students, or explaining just what l.F.K. is all about. The guidance office effectively meets the many challenges raised by this experiment in learning. Whether accepting exam applications or helping a young adult plan his career, the counselors find themselves at the center of Kennedy's progressive system of education. Above left: Miss Cutler, Senior Class counselor, received her BS from Stroudsburg and her Masters from Bucknell, Center left: Mrs. Chas- noff, the Sophomore Class counselor, holds a BA. from U, of Conn., and an MA. and A.G,S, from U. of Md. Mr. Craven, Freshman Class counselor, holds a BA. from Suffolk University, Boston, and an M.Ed. from State College, Boston. To the left: Mr. Williams, junior Class counselor, received his B.A, from Wheaton, lllinois, and is novv a candidate for an M.A. in Personal Counseling at U. of Md.

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KETTERING FOUNDATION Demonstration project enters its second year Hovv many schools participate in federally funded programs involving the demonstration and study of innovative school practices? The Kettering Foundation, which is sponsoring the Demonstration School Project at l,F,K., is one such program. It is responsible for the varied and flexible schedules vvhich are prepared by computer. Team teaching, independent study, and large and small discussion groups are incorporated into the program. Modern instructional materials, such as closed circuit television, provide an exciting atmosphere for students. lil To the right: Mr. McKay, who holds an M.A. from American U., is Community-School Coordinator. Above right: Mr. Hoffmaster, who received his MA. from GW., acts as Project Coordinator. Above: Mr. Hornyak, Director of Dissemination, received his M.A. from the U. of Md.

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Above: Mr. Teunis is sponsor of the Shakespearean Club. He received his B.A. and MA. degrees at Harvard University. Above right: Sponsor of the llth grade and the Philosophy Club, Mr. Barber holds a B.A. from the U. of Florida, Bottom right: Mr. lavvorski, a sponsor of Sgraffito, is presently working towards his MA. ENGLISH Freedom and variety spark student interest Wide ranges of activity make English at Kennedy quite a colorful affair. Hamlet, this year's Shakespeare production, rates high among the year's dramatic achievements. Interest in literature and drama has been heightened by trips to the Folger Library and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! juniors and seniors submitted term papers in place of semester and final exams. These experiences have resulted in more interesting, lively, and beneficial classes. . Vk,. N