Academy High School - Academe Yearbook (Erie, PA)

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Public servants search for solutions to turbulent problems Fred Tomb Mathematics Mary VanAmberg English Karen Wade Mathematics Madeline Wingerter English Janice Toth Office Clerk Charles Verdecchia Guidance Maria Weschler Driver Training Michael Zlotnicki Senior Trades William Ulrich History Anthony Verga Physical Education Patrick Whalen History Donald Zonno Health Difficulties encountered in Miss Russell’s geometry class can often be clarified by careful review.

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Thomas Robinson Physical Education Joseph Rugare Music Rita Russell Mathematics Helen Schneider Mathematics Ruth Schoenfeld Guidance Santo Scrimenti Distributive Education Ronald Severo Mathematics Adelaine Sisley Stenography Dorothy Smith Nurse Diane Standlee Physical Education Clarence Swahn Drafting John Sylotnicki Woodshop In the midst of office construction, Mr. Murfree gives his With watchful eyes, Mr. Whalen, Mr. Pryor, Kathy Rhodes, Mr. Robin- whole-hearted attention to Nancy Skovron’s complex son, and Mrs. Jones keep cafeteria congestion under control during scheduling problem. lunch.

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Form and Eloquence mold arts of communication Pondering a punctuation riddle, sophomore English students Carolyn Duckworth and Tom Argeny decifer the nonsense maxim. English classes pondered over the problems posed by Shakespeare's 40,000 word vocabulary; students in Religious Literature of the West wrote their own Psalms; and speech students furthered their practical knowledge through a speech on how to uncork a wine bottle. Regular English classes in all grades aimed for clarity in writing and good reading habits. Honor courses offered accelerated study and deeper approach to literature. In Religious Literature of the West, an experimental course initiated last year, students studied the litera- ture of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Varied re- ligious backgrounds provided lively class discussion and offered unique opportunities for becoming more familiar with these three traditional faiths. Amateur actors, salesmen, and politicians gave re- peat performances throughout the year in Speech classes. Moods ranged from moving to hilarious as creative talents were used in interpretive poetry, forty- minute programs, impromptu speeches, and round- robin storytelling. Improved oral expression and voice projection are goals attained by Diane Opatich and Dave Biser in English class.