Martin Van Buren High School - Futura Yearbook (Queens Village, NY)

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55 MR. HERBERT NESTLER Chairman BIOLOGY The teachers of the Biology Department at Van Buren are busy intro- ducing new students each and every year into the mysterious wonders of this world of ours. To guide them, they have a three-fold purpose to fulfill: first, to help the student to a better understanding of the function- ings of plants and animals in our environment, second, to help them gain a better understanding of our own bodily functions, and third, to help pupils understand the methods of science, as they are used in problem solving and development of scientific thinking. Students with a special interest in Biology may ioin the Van Buren Biology Club, where discussions about individual hobbies, as well as biology in general, form a maior portion of club activity. , a 4 Jar '..-ali' f- I 5 f tl

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ART The Art Department offers the student a variety of courses, all of which are of practical value. Here he may enioy the thrill of creating, with the opportunity to do independent thinking and to exercise his imagination. He is given a chance to cultivate worthwhile hobbies or to prepare for a career in the field of his choice. There are many activities within the school in which the Department plays a part. Senior Show scenery, bulletin posters, and attractive dis- plays are among those to be mentioned. The ever changing display of student art work adds a bright note to our corridors. ce? e ge -8 -fm MR. JOSEPH CASCIO Chairman ,lf

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-..,.- -1- r ENGl.lS The English Department offers wide-ranging, diversified courses tailored to fit the needs of all our students. In addition to regular English classes, the Department conducts honor classes at each grade level, plus C1 number of electives-Journalism, Creative Writing, Great Ideas, and Shakespeare -which may be taken in lieu of regular or honor English. ln the near future, other electives, centered around poetry, the short story, and the novel will be offered. Two electives that may be chosen in addition to English 8 are English 9H, an advanced placement course, and English 9. English 9H is open to recommended seniors of exceptional ability, English 9 is open to all seniors who wish to improve their composition skills. Not all of the English Department's activities take place in classrooms. In addition to sponsoring publications, the English Department and its members sponsor other extra-curricular activities: The Lively Arts Club, The Future Teachers Club, and The Open Road Club. The Department has sponsored assembly programs, and has launched a series of poetry and drama readings. One of the outcomes of the readings has been the forma- tion ofa Poetry Club. H , N N Wal? f.iv15.1.wff we I KW' J, w MR. MORTON SELUB Chairman bf ,, .1 is A.. P 3 ,