Livingston High School - Crossroads Yearbook (Livingston, NJ)

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M RS. BARBARA EATON HOME ECONOMICS Coping with day to day problems in an ever increasingly complicated society is the concern of the Home Economics Department. Practical courses in cooking, nutritional aware- ness, and food buying for the consumer, prepare the student for practical awareness in this area. A well structured pro- gram includes sewing, pattern making, and the ability to cre- ate clothing suited to an individual's personality. Other courses involve home decoration, a background tor enjoyable living, and family development. p-G!! A fl Am' 3-' D A:-ilg. i . X. s.g-1 I ..'1 is 4Q The discovery of a new dish does more for the happiness of man than the discovery of a new star -Brillat-Savarin

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IN DUSTRIAL ARTS Useful skills can be gained through the Industrial Arts department. A wide variety of courses are offered in this innovative area of school activity. Automotive mainte- nance, drafting, woodshop, electronics and photography are taught. Working on actual automobiles helps to pre- pare students for further technical training or for imme- diate employment. Those enrolled in drafting may con- centrate on skills needed in mechanical, civil or architec- tural work. ln woodshop, furniture can be designed and constructed using the latest methods and tools. The complexities of electronics and photography are ex- plored as students achieve proficiency in these fields. The department supplements academic work with hands Department Chairman MR- JOHN ALBRECHT MR. RICHARD BARON MR. JosEPH DELUCA MR. JAMES MAHAN MR. RICHARD MEWHINNEY MR. DONALD SCHWARTZ There is always work, and tools to work withal, for those who will. James Lowell Russel

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PHYSICAL Each year the Physical Education Department of- fers a variety of activities. Students may choose to participate in those they enjoy most. The co-ed classes available this year include basketball, golf, tennis, dance, weight-training, exercise and fitness, badminton and jogging. Also provided are basic and advanced classes of football, soccer and softball for both the novice and accomplished athlete. In addition, courses in health, driver education and family living are given by the department. Adap- tive gym provides physical activity for many stu- dents who are unable to participate in regular gym class. Not only do students learn a variety of sports, but they also are able to maintain healthy bodies through the efforts of the Physical Education De- partment. ,..f,. .'-1 1 -K f K ,, ' X i l R 2 e, ' F' ' .. 'fi I WM- , f f A Q' . MR. EDWARD MCINROY Director of Athletics and Driver Educa ' MR. WILLIAM LAMPETER Department Chairman tion EDUCATION s--.,,hl.-..h- 1--..J-.W T? MR. GEORGE BASCO Miss ALICE cAsKEv M155 PAMELA CLAUSE MRS. JOANNE GILLOCK