Academy High School - Academe Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Donald DeNardo Assistant principal James Murfiree Assistant principal 21

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 Administration Michael Ferrare Principal An expanded administrative staff worked diligently to insure a good education for each student. Mr. Michael J. Ferrare continued as principal and main policy maker at Academy. Since 1965 Mr. Ferrare has supervised procedures and kept liason with school of- ficials. Mr. Donald DeNardo, completing his fifth year as assistant principal, shared his duties of policy enforcement with Mrs. Bertha Blau, a two-year aa- ministrator. Mr. James Murfree joined Academy this year as a third assistant principal. Born and raised in South Carolina, Mr. Murfree received his M.S. degree from State University. He applied his varied training effec- tively to the increasingly complex job of operating an urban high school. We hope Mr. Murfree’s year at Academy has been gratifying and that he, along with other members of the Academy administration, will continue to guide us firmly but upwardly in our educa- tional search for excellence. Bertha Blau Assistant principal 20

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Academy’s faculty- conceived in learning; dedicated to teaching The Academy faculty continued this year in its im- portant task of training students for intelligent par- ticipation in society. New courses included Home Improvements and Arts and Humanities. Curriculum changes were implemented where necessary. Fresh ideas and wisdom gained through experience com- bined to create enthusiasm in teaching. Mr. Robert Rhode and Mr. James Brennen joined the Foreign Language Department. Mr. John Brady taught in the English Department, Mr. Michael Zlotnicki worked in Special Education, and Mr. Richard Andrews instruct- ed in the Science Department. Miss Elizabeth Willis and Mr. Rene Hayes were two new educators in the Social Studies field. Mr. Thomas Robinson and Mrs. Catherine Burkett served as staff members in Physical Education Department. Counseling services were expanded to meet student needs. Mrs. Ruth Schoenfeld and Mr. Jay Buchanan headed the guidance program. Mr. Donald Zonno con- centrated on the problems of sophomore boys. Although specializing in federal programs, Mr. Charles Verdecchia aimed at personal, college, and employment guidance. Mrs. Elsie Post and Mr. William Pryor shared their counseling services with Academy and Strong Vincent. Each had individual duties but all staff members were available to any student seeking advice. Classroom teachers and guidance personel com- bined their individual talents with acquired skill to make the 1970 school year an experience in education. Troublesome calculus problems can pose a challenge even for math teacher, Mr. Bendig. In contrast to the hectic day just completed, a restful atmosphere prevails before the start of a faculty meeting.