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

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English: Learning to Express Ourselves A few pointers on good reading are passed on by Mrs. Putnam to Theresa Marquez.. Carol Ferraro and Diane Boggus make up Eddie Nagay and Gordie Leip before the second performance of Arsenic and Old Lace as Larry De Marco looks on. A comes before Burns, quoth Mr. Burns as he instructs Laura Liguori and Lou Leva in the use of the dictionary. 16

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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

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n 2L Mrs. Antoinette Deabler Home Economics: A Path to Understanding Yourself Better The purpose of the Home Economics Department at Mont Pleasant is not only to teach pupils to cook and sew, but also to understand themselves. By being able to understand them- selves, they will be able to understand others more effectively. Since work is done informally in these classes, students acquire self discipline. Because there are no special groupings, people of varied abilities are able to work together. In Foods students are not taught exclusively the prepara- tion of the meal itself, but also how to be a capable home- maker. The knowledge of the organization of a kitchen and a familiarity with the operation of equipment will help a home- maker to budget her time. An acquaintance with basic nutri- tion will enable her to prepare well-balanced meals which provide her family with all the vitamins, minerals, and proteins they need. This year a new course being offered is Social Psychology. Here young people delve into personality and behavior pat- terns. Pupils read widely and informal discussions are held so that the students can share their ideas. They have an oppor- tunity to observe youngsters which may help them to decide if they would like to work with children in the careers they pursue later in life. Mrs. Dorcas Rindfleisch Mrs. Ruth Kraemer Potterns are being chosen for stylish new outfits that Pat Vosburgh. Andrea DeFilippo. Mary Theresa Carr and Pat Welch will make for themselves. Arnee Damberg irons out an apron she will use during class. Marrietta Donadio and JoAnn DiCocco locate storage space for utensils in our neat, modern Home Economics room. 17