East High School - Orient Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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Mr. Donald Kirchhoff Speaking to an asembly ... 16 Dedicatior Mr. Donald Kirchhoff is one of East High’s greatest assets, as a teacher, as an administrator, and simply as a person. In the classroom, few can rival his teaching ability. He possesses an outstand- ing sense of history which he effectively imparts to his students, thereby increasing their understanding of man’s past and present. His main goal as a teacher is that his students should comprehend the com- plexity and many-sidedness of human affairs and not seek simple answers to the problems of mankind. Serving as chairman of the Social Studies Department in addition to shouldering the burden of teaching three periods a day, Mr. Kirchhoff is a conscientious and imag- inative administrator, often keeping late hours in his office when school is over for the day. In recent years he has worked to introduce a revolutionary social studies curriculum based upon the teaching of conceptual history. Regardless of how busy he is, his office is always open to teachers and students seeking advice, academic help, or ditto-masters, However, excellence in teaching and diligence in administration do not proper- ly characterize Mr. Kirchhoff. To these traits must be added the dynamism and color of his personality. He is famous for his lucid parables, allegories and World Lecturing toa class...

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Mr. Kirchhoff War II tales which he weaves so effectively into his lectures. His stock market maneu- verings are “delightfully” notorious. A superb athelete in his college and high school days, Mr. Kirchhoff shows that he is young at heart by frequently engaging in a game of tennis, baseball, or boxing when he finds the time after school hours. He is one of the few faculty members who genuinely shows an interest in student affairs, regularly attending basketball games, track meets, and other school events, In addition, such organizations as the Coin Club and the History Forum are indebted to Mr, Kirchhoff for his aid and wise counsel. He is a very vital part of the East High community. We of the 1967 Orient staff dedicate this yearbook to Mr. Kirchhoff simply because as an all-around great guy he de- serves our gratitude and recognition. Action! 17 Fraternizing with the administration ... Inspiration.