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

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'SZ Bruce McDowell ponders his selection of oils. Mr. O'Connor demonstrates how to solve a problem in com- mercial art. CULTURAL ACHIEVEMENTS The Music and Art Departments comprise the cultural aspect of Mont Pleasant. The Music De- partment, under the direction of Mr. Cleveland Howard, is knovtm for its outstanding achievements in the field of music appreciation. Mr. Howard, who teaches rudiments, the theory of music, and choir, also sponsors Symphonic Singers, a select group of forty voices that is well known for its musical ability. Through the efforts of Mr. Howard the Symphonic Singers have been privileged to perform in many parts of the United States as well as in Canada. The aim of the Art Department is to help stu- dents develop their skills, creative abilities, and a sensitivity to the fine arts. Among the many courses offered in the art pro- gram are oil painting, ceramics, basic art, and drawing and painting. Poster and advertising design are also offered by the art department for students interested in commercial art. This department also maintains, in the main halls, a rotating exhibitnof the students' work and also acts as custodians of a permanent collection of famous reproductions which are displayed throughout Mont Pleasant High School.

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Emery Moore and Paul DiCristofaro as they endeavor to harmonize in choir class. Cynthia Geanopoulos as shelis about to demonstrate her artistic ability. N ,ng 1. if xxx A f L- , 'Val 1 I - W M7 ' L' N ,aNs. 'C- 'QWAE Mr. Albrezzi demonstrates how to weld clay together as John Maiorano and Shirley Frederick observe. John Veldman illustrates his musical talent. Q 9'

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Q, Q f 0-ie Eddie Hines and Jim Pone ponder the structure of a short story. Voula Kontakos contemplates a prehistoric era in earth science class. , '-Ea., f... fr' Karyn Teichner poses for a moment in the midst of Mr. Rizzo's chemistry class. Meredith Fetter and Agnes Warwick in short- hand class. Chris Relyea and Diane Sanders in deep concentration.