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

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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.

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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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11 Mr. Neiderberger takes time out to go into detail about a certain point in World History. Q t A ef, A Glenn Simek finds out that notetaking is an important part of learning American History. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Our Academic Achievements section is composed of the English, Math, Social Studies, Language and Science Departments. Each of these departments plays an important part in the lives of all who enter the gates at Mont Pleasant. The English Department initiated a new book system to aid the students in getting the most out of material covered. Also, a greater emphasis is being put on literature. Much has been written in the past few years about the new mathematics . The meaning of this phrase is that not only new topics are taught but also that the traditional topics in mathematics are taught from a new viewpoint. The underlying pur- pose of this new viewpoint is to teach the student the understanding of the operation which he is using as well as the technique of performing them. The sweeping changes are introduced so that the students leaving Mont Pleasant for institutions of higher learn- ing will have the best preparation possible for future work in mathematics. The main objective of the Citizenship Education Department is to increase international understand- ing on the part of each student. A concept of the progress of mankind and a reasonable knowledge of world history are the department's equally worthy objectives. Finally, the preparation of students to assume the role of responsible citizenship has al- ways been a fundamental goal. This year marked the beginning of MP's unique activated laboratory for language study. The elaborately designed installation, which has lab- oratory earphones at each student position and a console from which the teacher can tune in on any student he chooses for evaluation, is an important adjunct to an already famous and well-established program. Last but not least, our Science Department is one department which becomes more and more important in our modern world. Mont Pleasant's science depart- ment has been improved and enlarged in order to keep up with the rapid scientific pace. All of the science curriculums have been brought up-to-date. Besides having new equipment in the departments of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, biologi- cal science, and physical science rooms, the stu- dents are also benefited by many new courses.