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

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18 Norma Jeski and Dallas Newton write a book review under the supervision of Mr. W. Eigabroadt.

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Chairman, Mr. Jack Hickey Mr . Mary Grassfield Mr. Robert Campbell Mr. Anthony Parisi Mr. William Washington Mr. Hickey explains a point about American History to Gail Dabinette, Edith Petrillo, and John Ezell. Mr. Walter Suprunowicz Mr. Richard Grinnell Social Studies: Herald of Change A changing tide this year has affected the Social Studies Department; Mr. Hickey has accepted the role of Depart- ment Head. He is responsible for the duties of the de- partment which include putting curriculum changes into effect, overseeing the business affairs of the department, and maintaining the textbook supply. He will also super- vise the grouping of students and see to it that the teachers are assigned properly. To bring the past to the student in both world and American history, to evaluate current events, and to create conscientious, responsible leaders and citizens; these are the main goals of the Social Studies Department. A new course by the name of Ideology and World Affairs is planned to advance these three important goals, and to continue the explanation of the history of mankind. Included in the History Department is a strong unit of teachers who are always ready to be of assistance to the pupils. One such teacher is Mrs. Sherley who will retire in June, after devoting many years and hours lead- ing many students of Mont Pleasant from the past to the present. 17 Isabell Miceli and Ronny Martino listen attentively to a lecture on current events.

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Chairman, Mrs. Elaine Mr. Robert Burns Miss Eleanor Clark Mr. Theodore Kottke Miss Nancy Wilson Mr. William Eigabroadt Heidenstrom English: An Insight Into Ideas Since communication is the fundamental purpose of the English language, the English Department is constantly expanding its emphasis so as to include the many sided demands of the language. There is a well-developed speech program in existence now, and a creative writing class has been publishing Ebenwyck for several years. Now the emphasis is on reading ability, and this year there has been put into operation a program to broaden afl levels of reading. A reading laboratory offers every interested student materials and methods for increasing his reading speed and accuracy. There has long been a debate concerning the place of paperback books in the classroom. Many of the English classrooms now have new book racks, liberally stocked with paperback books, which are available to students free of charge. However the debate may progress in other places, the use of paperbacks have gained a definite place at Mont Pleasant. Mr». Eleanor Friedman Mr. Robert Holder Mr». Agne» Putnam Mr. Herbert Safran Mr. H. Safran give in»truction for the N.E.D.T. to hi» tenth grade English cla . Mr . Christine Stuart Mi Tricia Corbett