Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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THE GALLIC WAR-Mr. Edwin Faust quizzes his Latin II class. Fim row: Ruth B. Denker, Edwin M. Faust, department head, Robert Cloos, Katherine M. Pratt. Second row: Rose Franco, Eleanor Horn, Ellen M. Stubbs, Celia C. Whitford, and Anne Campolattano. '81 LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Parlez-11011: franrair? C'Habla urted efpariol? Dirilime Laline? Sprerhen Sie Deutsch? Many P.H.S. students know at least one of these languages. Three year courses are offered in French, German, and Spanish, and four years in Latin. Conversational French is given to second and third year French students. The main objective of the modern language class is to train students in the speaking, understanding, reading, and writing of the languages. This year special emphasis has been placed on the speaking of the different languages. Latin students are taught to read Latin literature of various authors and to understand the derivation of English words from Latin. Varied activities spring up each year as the language clubs start in action. Roman togas are donned for the annual Latin banquet stponsored by the junior Classical League. There is a club or each of the four languages, and each is open to any student who wishes to supplement his class work. 13 COMPRENEZ-VOUS?-Miss Pratt and her French 3 class listen as Harriet Bel- lerjeau tests her fluency in the language.

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SCIENTIFIC OBSERVATION - Mr. Lonsky's physics class studies a demonstration of the Hat- tening of poles of the earth due to centrifugal force. Left to right: joseph Hines, james Wer- lock, Mr. E. Lonsky, Milda Skucas, Robert Lear, and Robert Le Compte. THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT In the near future, the lack of expert scientists may threaten the survival of our nation and our method of life. The lack of ability to understand and to interpret science is becoming more apparent every day. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the Science Department to teach each pupil to the limit of his capacity, the knowledge of science. Each student is taught to identify and dehne scientific problems, to suggest or eliminate hypotheses, to select procedures for testing hypotheses, to interpret WAITING FOR THE REACTION-Under Mr. Hiram Kistler's watchful eye, Robert Zemel prac- tice an experiment in the neutralization of acids. data and draw conclusions, and to evaluate critically statements made by others. Perhaps most important, science imparts to the student the ability to reason quantitively and symbolically. The P.H.S. Science Department offers general courses in the biological, physical, and earth sciences. These courses are also offered in the technical and college preparatory levels. This year the curriculum has offered more pupil participation and more labora- tory work by the individual pupil. Fin! row: Eric P. Nelson, Nan E. Brown, Hiram P. Kistler, department head, Helen G. Moore, A. Hamilton Otto. Second row: Richard Booher, Edmond Lonsky, Robert Philips, Howard I. Jump, William H. Schlough, Floyd Rabuclc, Ben Livingston. N

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lNDUSTRIAL,HOME,AND FINE ARTS Tantalizing aromas from the cooking classes and the clanks of the workshops permeate the ground Hoot halls as many of our future technicians, mechanics, and homemakers learn the skills which will prepare them for their chosen vocations. The Industrial, Home and Fine Arts Department offers a large selection of courses to students interested in acquiring varied practical experiences. The students of art are taught the fundamentals of art as well as the principles and elements of design. The home arts course covers food preparation, buying, and planning meals. Selection of materials, clothing construction, grooming, social etiquette and interior decorating are studied. The Modern Living course helps students prepare for happy human relationships. The boys who elect industrial arts develop basic skills in auto, machine, mechanical drawing, metal, and woodwork shops. In these shops instruction is given in the handling of power machinery and various tools. This year the department offers two new courses, arts and crafts and interior decorating. By learning, observing, and doing, students gain a working knowledge of their prospective careers. With practice behind them, they can do a better job and look forward to a better future. Fil-rt row: Edison R. Burden, Elizabeth M. Geiss, Kermit Whitehead, department headg Marjorie J. McConnell, William Gordon. Second row: Robert P. Schultz, Helen G. Morton, john J. Pearson, Marion Berry, Julius Senshyn, and Lina D. Gulushko. FUTURE MECHANICS OR HOT ROD ENTHUSIASTS-Mr. Burden tells his Auto Shop boys how the engine func- tions. Left to right: Albert Brick, Dom Procacci, Ben Capua, Jerry Coleman, Mr. Burden, and Joe Cepparulo. PRIDE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT - Girls in the Arts and Crafts class learn the technique of creating linoleum block designs. Left to right: Pat Faber, Sue Meaney, Carol Walton Qseatedj, and Mrs. Geiss.