Berlin High School - Lamp Yearbook (Berlin, CT)

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Left to Right: Mr. Nicholas Pompei, Mr. |ohn McNulty, Mr Harold Kirchstein, Mrs Ursula Spiegel, Mr. Avi Ornstein, Mrs loan Chichester, Mr Robert Rainwater, Mrs. Fradelle Fuhrman, Mr Miner Shepard, Mr. Fred Russo; Department Head Mr. Rainwater is blinded by the light of Physics! Below: Kathy, there are four moles in an atom not five.” Science The Science Department modernized itself this year with the use of computers in the classes. The department's greenhouse was equipped this year to provide all plant study material for the biology classes. The Biology section also became more advanced by adding a higher level of Marine Biology, and instituting double lab periods for Fundamentals of Biology This year, Mr. )ohn McNulty was added to the department. The department's goal for the year is to increase the use of computers in class, according to department head Mr Russo. Cheers! Melissa Cole doesn't seem to mind being lost in a jungle of plants. Below: Gary Pajor tries to get a few extra points on his exam. 20

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Front Mr Ernest Spieler; Department Head, Mr. Stanley Brittingham, Mr Thomas Warburton, Mr. David Scanned. Back: Mrs Gloria Frost, Mrs. Mary Ann Miklos, Mrs. Diane Wolf, Mrs. Christine Colaiacovo, Mrs. Carol Virostek Mr Spieler tries to hold back a chuckle after hearing a comment from one of his student's about Shakespeare. English The English Department's main objective this year is to strengthen the writing skills of students A writing folder concept will be initiated to supplement this goal, according to Department Head, Mr Spieler. Students are encouraged to contribute to class discussions on a regular basis. Few changes have been made this year. Due to cuts in the school budget, the teaching staff has been reduced from ten to nine teachers. Shakespeare, a half year literature elective, has been introduced to the department curriculum. Many field trips have also been planned to reinforce and expand on ideas discussed in class. I'll give you that one, The Fly is better than The Scorpion. Your composition is not that bad, but it could be better! The English Department takes a turn at being Sit down or else, says Mr. students. Scannell. 19

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Mathematics Front Mr Philip Crockett, Mrs Gail Bates, Mrs. Gloria Frost, Mr. Robert DiCicco Back: Mr Rex Smith, Mr Kenneth Sherrick; Department Head, Mr. Martin Innes, Mr. Richard Kaminski, Mr. lames Bryers. Tony Ryba and Kathy Lindgren seem intrigued by Senior Math? Below: Mrs. Bates gives assistance to a frustrated Tim Dreher on the new Apple II Computers. Mathematics Computers continue to dominate the world of math. To enhance the students' knowledge of math, six new Apple II computers have been added to the department. This has enabled twice as many students to participate in computer courses. Computer Math B allows a student to take a full year of computer mathematics. The department's goal for the year is to continue to review and improve the mathematics curriculum: ac- cording to department head Mr. Ken Sherrick Department Head Mr Sherrick seems bewildered at the amount of paperwork he has to do Michelle Scarfe works hard at being a star mathematician. Below: Look here, you mathematical basket-cases'' 21