Ocean Township High School - Sandpiper Yearbook (Oakhurst, NJ)

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Diversification In EngHsh The English Department staff cares about doing its job, as well as the students' learning. The department is headed by Dr. Helen McDonnell, who is well known in her field. The department itself has a wide variety of educational possibilities. One aspect is creative writing, taught by Mr. Lord. He feels that this is a good way for students to express themselves. The drama director, Mr. Ryner, gives the students a chance to learn how to give and take direction, and then, offers a Repertory Theater class in which they practice both. Students in- , . , . terested in journalism are given the chance i i i i L ' to interview, to review, and to editorialize Dr' Helen MCDonne Fred Elker school concerns. These are published in the Ocean View, under the guidance of Mr. Elker. The department has previously offered mini courses where the student can choose the area of literature in which he has an in- terest. A program, awaiting approval, will offer mini-courses every three years. By this program, the student will have the chance to specialize his learning while he concentrates also on more basic material. In accordance with Dr. McDonneIl's theory Strive for perfection, the depart- ment is constantly considering means of ,improving itself. BELOW: Three branches constantly checking and balancing each other. RIGHT: There is no supreme power. ' Roert Gartner 40 George Ripley

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39 Carol Rippetoe Jarie West

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Rita Friedman x Robert Olshan Susan Sapnar Joseph Smith Maureen Sofield