Mont Pleasant High School - Montaneer Yearbook (Schenectady, NY)

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Mr. O’Conner explains some objectives of drawing to Maureen Travers and Dave Gezuwslci. Art: Where Students Create Mr. William O'Connor Mr. John Albrezzi The guiding philosophy of the Art Department is to give its students a chance to develop their skills and crea- tive abilities. To this end, teachers pre- sent not exotic articles for reproduction, but those from everyday life. Therefore the students' awareness and sensitivity of their environment are developed to a degree of acuteness. Among the many projects intro- duced into the art curriculum are oil painting, ceramics, and basic art paint- ing. Poster and advertising design are two more subjects offered by the Art Department. Linda Boiarslti, Barbara Togg, Gary Butkus, Barbara Kizyzak. Rita Truesdale, and Linda Francisco create ceramic animals and free forms using the Pinch-Pot method. 12

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Miss Margaret Walsh Pleasant Seasons my pupils of these past forty years will continue to have success and happiness. A teacher in Schenectady for over twenty-five years, Miss Margaret Walsh began at McKinley Junior High School and, in 1937, joined the Mont Pleasant staff. Since then, she has served five times as a class dean and in 1955 became the chairman of our English Department. Always eager to learn and participate, Miss Walsh was a consultant in the State Education Department Regents Examinations, a charter member of the Schenectady Teachers Federation, and an officer of the English Advisory Council. A student of Latin, Greek, and English, Miss Walsh graduated B.A. and M.A. from Albany State Teachers' College. In addi- tion, she completed graduate work at Columbia University, Fordham University, the University of Colorado, and the University of Wisconsin. Miss Walsh's ability for leadership was complemented by her sympathetic and understanding nature. Known for her pleasantness, cooperation, and ladylike manner, she was liked and respected by both students and faculty. The teachers that were under Miss Walsh remember her especially as being a person who was never too busy to take time out and was always there to offer aid and guid- ance. Her students will always carry with them the bits of wisdom and lessons toward good living that they took out of her class. The Business Club officers of 1958 discuss a future activity as Miss Karlen smiles approvingly. Latin Club of 1956 poses as Mr. McKee snaps the shutter. Mis, Walsh, do you remember when you led a discussion of the language Arts Committee in 1949? II

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c. Mr. Michael Mrs. Helen Mr. Charles Pinchuk Cummings von Nostitz Business: The Foundation of America As an important part of the school system, the Business Education Depart- ment is designed for students who wish to enter the business field. These stu- dents can specialize in any one of three areas: clerical, secretarial, or coopera- tive retailing. Classes in business ma- chines and other subjects valuable for the job of clerk are included in the cleri- cal course. For students who wish to become secretaries, there is the secre- tarial course which offers such subjects as typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. Cooperative retailing is designed for students with salesmanship ability. Mrs. Grinnell offers help to typing students. Chairmen— Miss Florence Karlen Liz Sobieski and Rif Lizewski prepore o model while learning merchandising techniques. Mrs. Carol Grinnell Mr. Richard Green Miss Hazel Holt Mrs. Mary Moon Miss Ruth Starr Mrs. Elizabeth Levanway I