Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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Mr Meaney patiently awaits the answer to the chemistry problem Mr John Cole Math - Music - Computer Coordinator Sister Mary Colman Social Studies Chairman 19

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Mr. Harry Copperthwaite realizes that merely explaining quadratic polynomials to his Algebra II and Trig students is not sufficient. Sr. Judith Chevalier Social Studies-Religion 18

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the students’ range of knowledge. To many students school was a note- book - a collection of facts - and the teacher’s job was to fill the pages. With this idea of teaching in mind, we asked Mr. Anthony Polestina, a vital influence on the music department, if he ever considered himself a teacher. In response he stated, “NO, I’VE NEVER CONSIDERED MYSELF A TEACHER A teacher disseminates knowledge, but I help people, talented people, to grow and develop.” Mr. Polestina, who has spent a great deal of time composing and directing for the professional theatre, related, . . There’s really no difference, as far as I’m concerned, between directing here or directing professionals, and direc- ting students just makes my job with the professionals seem so much easier. My work here is more of a challenge ... a challenge to continue a reputation of fine performances established even before I began work here.” Lastly, as a professional, Mr. Polestina expressed his concern for the future of fine arts in America. He con- veyed his fear that the emphasis on the physical, clouds the development of the intellect, and excludes appreciation of the arts. “The arts teach a sensitivity, an awareness, and this is the first road to God,” he said, leaving us with an enor- mous feeling of gratitude for having had educators with such insight and values. . . Mrs. Wesel works hard. THE TEACHER WITHOUT A NOTEBOOK i Miss Dieker prepares for a game of soccer. 20