Livingston High School - Crossroads Yearbook (Livingston, NJ)

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History 'fHistory repeats itself. This well known axiom is per- haps the best reason for the study of history. By becoming thoroughly acquainted with historical events, understand- ing their causes and ultimate outcomes, it is possible per- haps to predict and better understand future events which we as responsible citizens take part in. The History Department, with its wide range of electives and excellent teachers, helps to prepare students for their future roles as responsible citizens by increasing their awareness of the past. The required courses of United States History I and ll are part of the department's curricu- lum as is Advanced Placement History for especially moti- vated students, US ll is taught with a team approach. Mod- ern European History is the departmentfs full year elective course. The wide range of semester electives include American Government, History of Russia, Cultural Geogra- phy, Sociology and Psychology. The History Department is also active in current events. Recently, the US History Il A.P. classes sponsored a survey of the town of Livingston in regard to the recent presiden- tial election. As part of a project, members of the US His- tory ll team participated in the 1976 campaign as volun- teers at the headquarters of their choice. Thus, the History Department also emphasizes the practical aspects of his- tory. .ali Mr. William Cooney DepartmentChairman Mr'AlbertAdler Mrs. Leonore Freedman Mr. Stephen Gillock Rx ' ll',,fj'Ff71- .. .. f- ., - Mr. Edward Hill Mr, Allen Maranz ar

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UNPHOTOCRAPHED Mrs. Phyllis Gazek ww, . sud gm ' U S. Mrs. loan Naegele Mr. David Patterson ' V - A 15? Q ' 5, i,q Li I- F , Z ff' . an Mrs. Irene Steinberg Mr. Lawrence Sieber Mr. Chester Penza Mrs. Roberta Payne

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Vlrs. Stella Oleksiak Mr. Solomon Ostrin Mr. Louis Paul Mr. lames Ransegnola