Burlington Township High School - Merlin Yearbook (Burlington, NJ)

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Library continues to provide varied reading Many new books have been added to our library this year. They cover all areas including a professional area. The library is being used ex- tensively by classes for research projects as well as for enjoyment. Mrs. Horner has on file many var- ious maps and also information covering all fields. She has estab- lished a verticle file collection of newspaper clippings, magazine ar- ticles and current events. Mrs. Antoinette L. Horner; Librarian; Trenton State, B.A.; Rutgers State Univ. Reading Dept.: develops essential skill. This year saw the addition of a Remedial Reading in- structor to the department. The two developmental instructors aid students in further comprehension of reading materials. Remedial Reading is centered upon the reading needs of the college preparatory student. The accent is placed upon increasing speed and com- prehension with the use of diagnostic work and the abolishment of the tense reader. Mrs. Shirley T. Staub; Reading Im- provement; Mansfield State, B.S.; Glassboro State, M.A. Mr. Harry C. Holt; Reading 7th, 8th; New Mexico State Univ. — B.S.; Glass- boro State; Trenton State, M.A. Mrs. Rita ). Thompson; Reading 7th, 8th; Montclair State, B.S. 26

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History Dept.: provides practical learning experiences. Mr. Gary D. Coughlin; 7th and 8th Social Studies, junior U.S. History; 8th Social Stud- ies; Transylvania College — A.B. Mrs. Anna H. Donnelly; 8th Grade Social Studies; Rutgers The State University — B.S.; Advisor to 8th Grade — Two Years Mr. Richard ). Johnson; History Teacher; LaSalle College Philadelphia — B.A.; At Glassboro Now Working Toward Master's; Head Coach of Track Field Mr. William D. Burns; Teacher: U.S. History 1,11; St. Joseph's College; B.S. — Political Science; West Chester State College; Mas- ter Degree (pending); Junior Class Advisor Mr. Gerald M. Cares; U.S. History I, Current History; World Geography; Montclair State College — B.A.; Temple University, M.A., Ed. (still attending); Advisor Student Coun- cil Miss Beverly J. Gongloff; World History, Economics, Sociology; Montclair State Col- lege — A.B.; Temple Univ.; Editorial Advi- sor of Merlin Mrs. Frances B.H. Sherrard; 7th grade Social Studies; Trenton State — B.S. English and History; Graduate work Rutgers Mr. Robert T. Shaw; Assistant Principal, His- tory Dept. Head; Univ. of Pennsylvania — B.S. M.A. With the use of multi and supplementary text, and attempted individualized learning, the History Department of 1968-69 hopes to have taught the students more practical and immediate knowledge of skills in being a responsible citizen. To teach one of the important skills of being a citizen, B.T.H.S. held a mock presidential election, this year. B.T.H.S. was one of the first schools to offer Sociol- ogy at the high school level. 25

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Special Education: an outstanding program teaching basic skills Being the mainstay in the special Education Department, Mr. Eckley really deserves special recognition for his extraordinary talent in his chosen occupation. Although the Merlin Edi- tors have dedicated this year's book to some- one else we are using this space to tell him thanks for his exceptional work in special edu- cation. We hope that he continues to be irreplaceable. Mr. Paul E. Eckley; Special Education; Waynesburg College, B.S.; Special Educa- tion Trenton State — B.A.; Asst. Football Coach, Head Wrestling; Dept. Head Driver Education students learn safe driving Louis V. Sulmonetti; Driver Education; Driver Education Dept. Head; Seton Hall Univ., B.S., P.E. H.E.-D.E. Miss Mary Ann Toma; Physical Education Driver Education; Tren- ton State — B.A.; Senior Class Advisor (1969); Varsity Junior Varsity Cheerleading Miss Geraldine F. Mc- Donnell; Health Phys- ical Education Drivers Ed.; Glassboro State — B.A.; Girl's Hockey Coach Increasing the Driver Education staff by two; Miss Toma and Miss McDonnell, and adding two driver training cars, has made it possi- ble to accommodate all Juniors and Seniors in the program. A safe- ty program has also been instituted for the Special Education students. 27