Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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Marcia T. Westpfahl Paul Chambers Luther Gearhart (Department Head) Guilford College, A.B. Bloomsburg State Skidmore, A.B., Teachers, B.S. Columbia, M.A. Paul Heintz Judith Henehan Shirley Hunter Newark State College, B.S.; Cornell University, B.A.; University of North Columbia University, M.A. M.Ed. Carolina, A.B. va Sidney S. Mace Mary McAloon John McCurdy St. Joseph's College, B.S.; Central Connecticut State Rutgers, B.S.; Duke M.Ed.; Villanova University, M.A. College, B.Ed.; Rutgers, Rutgers Law School, L.L.B. M.Ed. Michael J. Nittoli Richard Pajewski Gilbert Young New York University, B.S.; Central Connecticut State Pennsylvania State M.A. College, B.S.; Columbia University, B.S.; M.Ed. University, M.S. 16 SOCIAL S TUDIES The Golden Age of Pericles, the greatest period of Greek culture . the decline and fall of the Roman Empire . . . the glorious Renaissance . . . These are some of the great events of history which have shaped the world as we know it today. Men have always been in- terested in history, and the Social Studies Department, under the direction of Mrs. Marcia West- ofahl, offers a history program which fosters increased interest and encourages study in this field. Through courses in European and United States History, the student can learn a great deal about the origins of our system of government, our customs, and our way of life. To those students interested in specialized study, courses in eco- nomics, social psychology, and World Geography are available. The current events of today will become the history of tomorrow; therefore, much attention is given to the study of current world affairs. New discoveries are con- stantly revising our knowledge of history. Because of this constant revision and addition, interest in history continues unabated through the years.

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John H. Boyer, (Department Head) Muhlenberg, PH.B.; Columbia, M.A. Karl S. Fritz Kutztown State College, B.S.; Pennsylvania State University, M.Ed. MATHEMATICS Mathematics, the science of numbers, is a study that helps to formulate the basis of clear, concise thinking. Math also has a more common aim: Whether one is reading a clock or a calendar, an understanding of numbers is necessary. Everyone should be aware of the use of numbers in his life. For this reason the Mathematics Department, under the supervision of Mr. Boyer, offers the student a fundamental course of study in general math. For more advanced work, in preparation for college, the student may take Intermediate Algebra, Analytic Geom- etry, and trigonometry. According to Mr. John Boyer, the depart- ment head, this year a new course was offered to students interested in extended work in the field of math. This course, held on one after- noon every other week, included subjects not offered in regular class work. Under the direc- tion of the Mathematics Department, the studen ts discussed advanced math applica- tions and also heard lectures given by out- side guests. This afternoon class provided an excellent opportunity for students to increase their interest in and knowledge of mathe- matics. Every year this department is expanding and improving its program. As a scholastic requirement and a basic essential in daily living, mathematics deserves the attention of all students. George Bubrick Pennsylvania State, B.A.; N.Y.U.. M.A. Victor B. Liske Lafayette, B.S. Robert McMullen Pennsylvania State University, B.S.; M.Ed. 18 Arthur E. Smith, Jr. Rutgers University, B.S.; Ed.M. June Toulouse University of Maine, B.S.