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

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Chairman— Mr. Fred Dutcher Mr. Walter Suprunowicz Carol Ferraro and Paul Wilgocki look on as Mr. Hickey explains French and English colonization in the New World. Pamela Spinello points out a trouble spot to Chuck Riccitello and student teacher, Mr. Ross Dunn. Mr. Jack Hickey Mr. William Washington Mr. Robert Campbell Mrs. Mary Grassfield Citizenship Education: Exploring the Pathway of Knowledge. As an objective, our History De- partment has strived to bring about a better understanding of our heritage, of the country's achievement, and of the problems which the country faces. In studying the history of the world, pupils gain an understanding of the slow, but positive, progress of mankind. The difficulties which are encountered by mankind and the way in which the ob- stacles were overcome offer valuable lessons to pupils who will inherit even greater citizenship responsibilities. Included in the History Department is a strong unit of teachers who are al- ways ready to be of assistance to the pupils. These teachers lead the students in their exploration of knowledge as it meanders from past to present. 14

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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

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Mrs. Elaine Heidenstrom Mrs. Sandra McCarroll A Mr. John van Schaick English: A Challenge for Everyone Mrs. Felthousen's period 6 English class listens intently as she discusses a book of essays. Individual abilities are considered in the formulation of the English Department cur- riculum. Although regular drill is presented on all facets of the language, an especial effort is made to offer challenge to the various groups of students. Much has been done to spark up our English curriculum. There are now annual trips to the Stratford Festival in Connecti- cut and a contemporary play in New York City which are offered as extra bonuses to those wishing to take advantage of them. Besides the regular English classes there is offered a series of one semester courses giving the student great opportunities to garner new experiences. These courses in- clude speech, dramatics, creative writing, and reading class. These four electives are an aid to those who aspire to go to college. The results of the efforts of the English Department are witnessed through the school play; the Watchtower, our paper; the Montaneer, our yearbook; and Ebenwyck, our literary magazine. Greg Button orates as Mr. Kottke records the speech on tape. 15