Mechanicville High School - Halfmoon Yearbook (Mechanicville, NY)

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 A tardiness in nature Which often leaves the history unspoken Mrs. Hills American History 12 class individually review their notes for the approaching January Regents. And what's her history?—A blank, my lord. Miss Foy and her World Geography class are amazed at the short distance between the Soviet Union and Alaska. If I should tell my history, it should seem Like lies. Mr. Peterson discusses our policy of containment with his American History class. 15 Peering in maps for ports and piers and roads. Patty Russom listens attentively as Mrs. Under- hill discusses the problems of Southeast Asia.

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Doris Hills American History II, 12 Douglas Peterson American History 12 Richard Akins American History I I Karl Hickey World History The problems of the world today often result from a lack of understanding of other people and their govern- ments, their culture, and their problems. Having recognized a need for American students to know not only of their own background, but also of other cultures of the world, our social studies department has taken strides to promote in- terest and understanding of the world at large through courses in World Geography, World History, and American History. Much emphasis is placed on current events, and, for seniors completing the two-year American History course in one and a half years, an African Seminar is of- fered. The requirement at M.H.S. is four years of social studies, and the result is a better educated student body more apt to realize their importance and responsibility as citizens of the world's leading democracy. 14

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science Ever since the caveman discovered the phenomena of fire, the world of science has grown into a vast field of mystery, experimentation, observation, and conclusion. So many new concepts have been developed that to any one of the branches of biology, chemistry, earth science, applied sci- ence, general science, and physics, could be devoted a lifetime of study. The importance of a scientific back- ground is not to be underestimated, for any college bound student must attain a minimum of two years of science subjects. Mary Pickett Chemistry William Rozon Applied Science, Physics Robert Severson General Science The objective of the science teacher at M.H.S. is to pre- sent these subjects with a directness and simplicity that will enable every student to achieve maximum comprehension through both classroom discussion and laboratory experi- mentation. Anthony Cocozzo Earth Science. Health Donald Slate Biology 16