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

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SECRETARIAL STUDIES The chief purpose of the Secretarial Studies department is vocational. Commercial, Academic, and General course students are trained accord- ing to their interests and ability to fill successfully the many types of positions to be found in the secretarial departments of modern offices. These include, to mention a few, stenographer, secretary, typist, recep- tionist, clerk, and file clerk. Academic students, who are going on to college, find the courses especially designed for them particularly useful. These accelerated courses are offered to enable the Academic student to type his reports quickly and attractively, and to take notes on lectures and readings efficiently. These skills have an additional advantage in that they enable the college student who so desires to obtain well-paying and more desirable part- time and summer employment during his college years. MR. IRVING GOLD Chairman - , D ,IQ ll -'l'll- ,nj pl f-45 V Q f-M-N-me--4 th if it e,,r , M .gg 1 I , fr 7 1? i iA,'1'n' 'iwi , xx no 1.1 ' X X A 4

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M. V 4.2, 1 PHYSICAL SCIENCE Under the direction of Mr. Joseph Castka, the science department has provided Van Burenites with a better understanding of the world around them. A special advancement program for seniors offers courses such as advanced physics and advanced chemistry. ln addition, special atten- tion is given students desiring to enter the Future Scientists of America program. The success of this is evidenced in the fact that Van Buren recently had more honorable mentions in this competition than any other school in the country. This is indicative of the fine teaching of our science department. It is encouraging to think that these scientists of the future have been molded by such capable minds. CVR 4 W' W if ul S4 A .1 X ...

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,W-.,7 f 'Y' 'am X MR. EDWARD KELSO Chairman S OCIAL STUDIES The requirement that every high school student take three and one-half years of instruction in Social Studies and the provision for elective courses recognize that, however diverse the vocational paths which pupils will follow in the future, all will be citizens and voters, ultimately responsible for the decisions in local, national and foreign affairs that must be made in our American democracy Accordin I . gy, classes in social studies strive to develop intelligent citizenship based o n a sound understanding of significant historical moveme t n s at home and abroad. They also aim to foster in pupils interest and abilit t y o deal critically with the significant issues confronting our world today A final b ' . asic obiective of courses in social studies is the develo ' pment in future citizens of a zeal in promoting social justice for all. X2 Z pf. ...., - I