Conard High School - Seconian Yearbook (West Hartford, CT)

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atwze7 All students interested in education or teaching as a profession met once a month to discuss general information on teaching. The highlight of the year was a day on which the members visited other West Hartford schools to observe classes in the grade they would like to teach. At one meeting, exchange stu- dents and students who have visited foreign countries FIRST ROW, Lgh to Right: Speziale. P. Chernofin, M. Zarkin, R. lNlcQuade. L. Yarsell, A. Leader. R. XVilson, Kaplan, D. Xlurray. SECOYD ROHY G. Hannafin, G. Kaplan, L. Lundin, FIRST ROW, LW to Right: M. Graff, R. Haymond, A, Glaubinger. SIfCO.NAD ROW: Mr. Graham, M. W'asserman, M. Carey, P. Hanna, N. Lassman, A. Press. THIRD ROW: W. Hickey, N. de Chabert, R. Lessow. 7154x4604 The Conard Math Club has as its main purpose the stimulation of interest in the vocational and recreational aspects of mathe- matics. This was accomplished through the use ofguest speakers, individual projects, and general discussions. One of the highlights of the year was the system of counting with- out the use of numbers. The members spent many interesting days studying this novel, but complicated form of math. 14 spoke on the education system in their country. Beatrix de la Motissaye spoke about Franceg Phillippe Joye, Switzerlandg Jackie Garvanian, Lebanon, Lois Fisher, Greeceg and Nancy Kudriavetz, Germany. Mr. Richard Dole also spoke on his experiences as a student in Africa. Nl. Spiegal, B. Greiff, Grogan, N. Richmond, Y. Thompson, J. Holtzman, S. Johnson, E. Kazienko, N. Weitz, L. Kirshnet, G. Hannafin, Nlrs. YVaterhouse.

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FIRST ROW. Ley? lo Right: Ayotte, L. Fisher, C. Greenberg, D. B. Shoor. CI. Sc-er. Nl. XX'assc'i'iii4iii. P, dr Cilmbn-ri. R, Schoolnik Spitalny, P. Lurie, L. Weinstein, E. Cohen,J, Kaplan, R. Gold- G. Radxillc-. .X. lic-riiian. Noxis. Sliapiro. li. B:-iimiii. R berg, G. Perlman, D. Rudolf, L. Glasband, R. Rubin. SECOND lirasnoll. Miss Higlibcrg. Ff1l'RllllCUlI' IJ. Xiwiiis. S. Smith. Nl ROW' M. Baller, Siegal, R. Platt, L. Rosenbaum, M. Spiegel, M. Goldfield, M. Zarkin, M. DuBrow, L. Terry, L. Vallera, fl. Nathan. B. Circifli. .X Beigriian. K. Silver. THIRD ROW? B. Stevens, S. Koppell, Katz, R. Berins, 79 mls American Youth Going Soft?7' mls a New School discussion club gave its members an opportunity to Conducive to a Better Education?,' Such were the delve into a variety of problems and to discuss each topics discussed this year by Paneldisc. The informal at greater length than class time permits. Zz ram T Ex Libris is an intellectual club re- stricted to fifteen seniors. Every other week a selection from Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Thoreau, Rousseau, or some other philosopher is discussed. Finding the basic truths in these writ- ings and formulating their own opinions are the goals of the members during open-minded, liberal discussions led by two members each meeting. I lR.5'I RUIV. IJ!! ft, Right, fl. Siiiioimxitl. P. Clhernofl. St'lCiClIlilIl. ll Sodalllu. Z. Rapport, .S'ECO.YD ROW: K. Pedini. R. Rubin, D. Kramer, R. Haymond, S. Smith, E. Kaplan. THIRD ROHT B. Kann, L. Yarsell, B. Parks, XV. Hickey. Grail, B. Karon. ll. Udluin, P. Xsclicr. fx. c,il21lllJlIlQ4'I. N. l.assiiiari

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FIRST ROW, Left to Right: N. Day, N. Ashton. Rosenbloom. St. Clair, C. Putnam. SECOND ROW: D. Beizer, L. Seagrave. J. Jones. Miss Phillips, M, Day. R. Stoddard. Katz. THIRD ROW: A. Morrisse. S. Hallie, F. Sherrow. C. Arthur. L. Gasecki. ,415 dial The Art Club aids its members in developing their creative tal- ents they perform services for the school and work on individual projects. These individual pro- jects were entered in the annual Scholastic Art Competition. Services for the school included poster work, dance decorating, and scenery-making for dance and musical productions. The main purpose is to broaden one's understanding and appreciation of the many aspects of arts and crafts. .Z The Lamplighters are a group of boys who believe in our community and in the world today. The in the fundamental importance of exerting leader- Lamplighters added their support to the Future ship in the field of education. Although these stu- Teachers in various activities which have included dents do not intend to become teachers, they are programs with guest speakers, visits to other schools, giving attention to the aims and needs of education and group discussions. SEATED, LM to Right: A, Larson. B. Odlum. S'f.-l.YlJI,YGg .X. Bergman. B. Huey. Cohen, B. Craig,