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

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Jh Miriam It was with profound shock that we learned in the summer of 1066 that our esteemed band director, Mr. John Adams, had died after a brief illness. Prior to his death. Mr. Adams had been a member of the music department at Mont Pleasant High School for thirteen years, one segment of his career devoted to bringing enjoyment into the lives of others through music. In the years that we were privileged to know Mr. Adams, he taught percussion and brass in the sum- mer instrumental program, participated in the Sche- nectady Symphony Orchestra, and worked to develop the musical ability of his students at Mont Pleasant. Always on the alert to detect musical talent. Mr. Adams influenced many to become music majors and developed many excellent instrumentalists dur- ing his years in teaching. This requiem is but a small token of appreciation for his work. His memory will be treasured by all who knew him. Mr. John Adams Mr. Adams displays his devotion by bringing enjoyment into the lives of others.

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faculty 'Directory HICKEY, JACK—Assistant Principal A. B., M.A., SUNY at Albany HOLT, HAZEL—Business Education B. S., SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Co-Sponsor of Student Store HUDSON, EDWIN-Auto Mechanics JARVIS, ISABEL—Guidance Counselor B.A., M.A., SUNY at Albany KALLINISCH, MARTHA-Home Economics B.S., Home Economics; M.S.Ed., Hunter College Sponsor—Homemaking Club KAUTZ, (Mrs.) HARRIET—Business Education Teaching Certificate, New Haven State Teachers College Sponsor—Yearbook Advertising KINGSBURY, CHRISTINE—Special Education (tutor) M.S., University of Massachusetts KNAPP, KAREN-Language B.A. at SUNY in Albany KRAEMER, (Mrs.) RUTH—Home Economics M.A., Beaver College T.C. Columbia University La MAY, (Mrs.) SHARILYNN—English, Creative Writing A. B., State University at Albany Sponsor—Ebenwyck LEFKOWITZ, (Mrs.) JACQUELINE— Language B. A., Russell Sage College, M.A., SUNY at Albany LEV AN WAY, (Mrs.) ELIZABETH— Business Education B.S., M5n Russell Sage, N.Y.S. College for Educ. at Albany LOOMIS. (Mrs.) ELEANOR—Special Education B.S., Ohio State University, Russell Sage Sponsor—Red Cross LUDWIG, ROBERT J.—Language Department Chairman B.S., M.A., Columbia University; Advanced Certificate: School of Applied Social Sciences Western Reserve University; The Sorbonne, University of Paris Sponsor—French Honor Society McNEIL, (Mrs.) GAIL—Business Education B.A., Nazareth College of Rochester; M.S.Ed., St. Bemadine of Siena College MOON, (Mrs.) MARY—Business Education B.S., Syracuse University—Plattsburgh State Teachers College; M.S., Union College MULVANEY, LAWRENCE-Physical Education B.S., Springfield College Sponsor—Football Team, Wrestling Team MURPHY, WILLIAM—language B.A., SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Ski Club O’CONNOR, WILLIAM—Art B.F.A., Pratt Institute; M.S., Siena, Union College, SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Art Club OPDYKE, (Mrs.) KATHRYN-Language B.A., Houghton College; M.A., Middlebury College Sponsor—Spanish Club PARIS!, ANTHONY—Social Studies B.S., Holy Cross College; M.A., SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Assistant Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach PAUSE, DAVID—Distributive Education B.S., M.S., in Business Education, SUNY at Albany Sponsor—DECA, and Student Store PIROG, (Mrs.) JANE—Language B.A., University of Massachusetts Sponsor—French Club PINCHUK, MICHAEL—Business Education B.B.A., Siena College; M.S., SUNY at Albany Sponsor— Bookroom, Business Education Club PROVOST, VIRGIL—Science B.S., SUNY at Albany REICHERT, KATHRYN-Pre-Kindergarten B.S., SUNY at Oneonta RIEG, NICHOLAS—Physical Education B.S., Ithaca, Cortland State College Sponsor—Moppers RINGLAND, SAMUEL-Technical Sponsor—Technical Service Club RIZZO, JOSEPH-Science B.S., M.S.Ed., Siena College Sponsor— Assembly Committee, Junior Class Dean ROBINSON, SARAH—English B.A., Hofstra University SALEMME, JOHN—Guidance Counselor B.S., Ithaca College; M.S., SUNY at Albany; M.Ed., SUNY at Buffalo SCHAIRER, CLARA—Language A. B., SUNY at Albany; M.A., Middlebury College SCHWARTZ. WILLIAM—English B. S., SUNY at Buffalo Sponsor—Student Board SEVERINO, ARMAND—Science Department Chairman B.S., M.S. Math, Union College; M.S. Sciences, R.P.I. STARR, RUTH—Business Education B.S., Denver University Sponsor—Yearbook Directory STRUNK, DONALD—Machine Shop A. A.S., State University Agricultural Technical Institute, Farmingdale, N.Y. SUPRUNOWICZ, WALTER—Social Studies B. S., Holy Cross; M.S. Siena College TERRY, JOSEPH-Science B.S., M.S., Union College THOMPSON, LOZERE III—Music Department Chairman B.S., SUNY at Potsdam; M.Ed, Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan Sponsor—Symphonic Singers TYLER, PAUL—Pre-Kindergarten B.S., Union College VACCA, PAYMOND-Physical Education B.S. in Physical Education and Health, Manhattan College Sponsor—Golden Spike Shoe Society, Head Track Coach VanHEUSEN, (Mrs.) CHRISTINE—English B.S. in Chemistry, St. Lawrence University, B.S. in Ed., University of Cincinnati, M.S., SUNY at Albany VanHEUSEN, GEORGE—Mathematics B.A., Colgate University, M.A., Montclair State Teachers College VanSCHAICK, JOHN—English B.A., M.Ed., Union College Sponsor—Watchtower, Chess Club von NOSTITZ, CHARLES-Business Education B.S. Syracuse University; M.S. SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Sportsman Club WASHINGTON, WILLI AM-Social Studies B.A., Union College; M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University Sponsor—Key Club WATSON. RICHARD—Science A.B., SUNY at Albany; M.A., SUNY at Albany; M.S. in Ed., Union College WILSON, NANCY-Librarian A.B„ B.L.S., SUNY at Albany Sponsor—Library Club, National Honor Society WILTSEY, DAVID—Related Mathematics and Science, Rotating Shop A. A.S., Hudson Valley Community College Sponsor—Projectionist Club YOUNG, RALPH-Technical B. S., in E.E., Union College Sponsor—Technical Service Club ZIZZI, JOSEPH—Assistant Principal in charge of Technical Department B.A. in M.E., R.P.I., M.A., N.Y.U., Graduate Work, Cornell 18

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Cultural Achi Mont Pleasant High School has always encouraged the advancement of Music and Art. Both the Music and Art Departments are staffed by a highly competent faculty whose efforts are dedicated to enhancing the culture of school life. Mr. Lozere Thompson 111, the chairman of the music department, is both a well qualified teacher and conductor, whose exjteriences have taken him over much of the nation. This department offers classes in many different areas of music. Several organizations are also o|)en to all students who are interested in music and have time to participate in them. These organizations give students practical experience and teach them the fundamentals of music. Two of these are the choir and the band. The choir, consisting of about two-hundred voices, is divided into three daily classes: periods two, four, and six. One of the main functions of the choir is to entertain the student body at different times of the year. The choir also presents two annual concerts, one in winter and the other in spring. The band, conducted by Mr. Albert Hallenbeck, is a credit to our cultural background. As does the choir, the band meets in daily sessions. This organization can be heard at football games, and pep rallies as well as most other major social functions of Pleasant. The paintings that surround the halls of Mont Pleasant are the proof of excellent work performed by the art depart- ment. Mr. William O’Connor, its chairman, and Mrs. Flor- ence Gronvall supervise courses in oil painting, basic art, ceramics, drawing, and painting. By virtue of these courses, many talented young artists progress in skill daily. The art club, sponsored by Mr. O’Connor, also gives aid to the school by rendering artistic services at different times of the year. The Dramatics Class, conducted by Mr. Theodore Beards- ley, studies various aspects of drama that include acting, producing and directing plays, stage, costume, and make-up design. They read and study representative plays from the Greek, I,atin. Modern, and Contemporary periods. They use their knowledge to put on several Studio 113 presentations tfiat have been enj oyed by the whole school. Conference All-State participants Roberta Lasak, Bob Siaskiewicz, and Pete Angelone harmonize during a rehearsal with Mr. Thompson. Mr. O’Connor is seen lecturing to one of his art classes. 20