Maple Hill High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Castleton On Hudson, NY)

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EW COURSES STIMULATE TUDY Basic skills are learned in junior high. Richard Bamberger Martin Singer RA.: Colgate Universityg B.A.: Syracuse U. lVl.A.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany. Under the supervision of Mr. Richard Bamberger, the teachers of the English department recognize the individuality of each student, so that they might better aid in the development of each student's 'specific talents. This recognition is accomplished through expository writing, interpretive reading and extensive analysis of literature, as well as detailed studies of the magazines, newspapers, and the other mass media of communica- tions. As a progressive department and the largest in the school, it continually offers new. courses and experi- ments with new concepts of education. Recently ini- tiated have been courses in speech and drama, reading, and a college-level seminar program for college-entrance seniors. Senior seminar program encourages independent study. xii 69 . . ,..,,. , . W M .wi ' 5 i ' 1 . .5 Ay. 5 .5 ,,. W ' Riagg? 1 ' S , s 1 lVlargaret Ward B.S.: Syracuse U.g lVI.A.: State U. of N. Y. at Al- bany. 76 Edward Wever RS.: Geneseo Collegeg lVl.A.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany. William Frankonis B.A.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany.

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ACTIVE CITIZE SHIP IS STRESSED Audio-visual aids are an important part of teaching. At Maple Hill, the history department serves many func- tions. Under Mr. Donald lYutter's supervision, the depart- ment trains the students for active citizenship in the com- munity, nation, and the world. Classes acquaint students with the economic situation ofthe world. To increase student interest, trips are taken to Fort Ticon- deroga and Cooperstown. HI Speak For Democracyn and other contests are initiated, and for outstanding students, participation in Model Congress, and the Citizenship Con- ference at Syracuse University are made available. Gerrit B01 B.A., MA.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany. Donald Nutter A.B.: Hartwick College. Robert Cross B.A.: Hartwick Collegeg IVLA.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany. Melvyn Horowitz A.B., MA.: State U. of N. Y. at Albany. A knowledge of the past is important to understand today's world. After-school discussions increase student interest. 75

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SCIENCE EXPLORES PHYSICAL WORLD Junior high students listen attentively as Mr. Douglas explains the functions of the organs of a fish. The science department, headed by Mr. Reuben Warrell, tries not only to interest students in the various fields of science, but also to help students understand the world in which we live. Excellent laboratory equipment and personal supervision are always available in order to enrich the leaming experience of the more interested students. The department has grown in materials as well as facilities. Biology students are able to dissect fetal pigs, and chemistry students have access to one of the largest supplies of chemicals and laboratory equipment in the Capital District. This growth has been the result of the increasing importance of sci- ence in our society. William Douglas B.S.: State U. of N.Y. at Plattsburg. Mr. Koerner explains the wonders of science through a classroom discussion. George Koemer Reuben Warrell B.S., MS.: State U, of AB., lVI.A.' State U. o N.Y. at Albany, M.S.: N-Y.at Albany. Union College, Schenec- tady.