Salamanca High School - Seneca Yearbook (Salamanca, NY)

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Miss Ann Louise Mohr B.A., M.A. Y Head of Department, English III and IV, Seneca. Advisor Miss Barbara A. Miller B.A. English IV James D. Keenan B.A. English III and IV, Speech, Senior Advisor Peter Gereluk B.A. English II and III, Speech, Wrestling Coach Mrs. Whitford P. Geiser A.B. English I, Freshman Dra- matic Club E GLISH AND Mrs. Frank S. Stewart B.A. English II Miss Mohr sheds some light on the intricacies of the English language.

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SCIENCE John A. Ha.mmond B.S., M.S. Head of Department, Chemis- try, Physics Fred M. Pavlock B.S. Biology W. Mark Oyer BA- Clare W. Lankow Biology, Earth Science, Health, Applied Math, Fresh- man Football Coach B.A., M.Ed. Science 9 Q Robert K. Kirkendall James P. Ormsby B.S., M.Ed. B.S. Ed. Science 8, Sth grade Science X Science '7 Club Advisor ' Science has assumed a great role in our mod- ern world. New technological breakthroughs occur every day. To keep pace with our changing world, our science department has been mod- ernized. The goals of the science department are ambitious but realistic. It strives to develop a better understanding of the natural and physical world. It attempts, through laboratory work, to show the methods used in science. It teaches the students about their bodies a.nd how to take care of them. Futhermore, it strives to create interest in a career in science. These are the objectives of the science depart- ment, whether it be at the Junior High level, where generality is stressed, or at the Senior High level where some degree of specialization is attempted. Mr. Hammond explains the differences of various chemical compounds.

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LANGUAGE Mrs. Robert Anderson English B, Junior High War- rior Adviser, 8th Grade Ad- viser Mrs. Edward J. Forness B.A., M.A. Head of Foreign Language Department, French, Student Council Adviser Miss Carol M. Noelck B.A. Spanish Latin, Journalism, Photog- raphy Club Adviser, Warrior Adviser Mrs. Eugene Waldeck B.S. Miss Anne Marie Quattrone English '7 B-A . .4 , English 9 .1 J ,Z OL, S6 cafi A as ,C Qofycn g,f 1.,,f i 1,414 Language is the memory of the human race. Through language, we are able to pass on ideas and beliefs from generation to generation. Language is our means of communi- cation. Without it, we could not express our feelings and emotions. The study of English helps us to become more proficient in the use of our native lan- guage. Through this study, we learn the origins and development of English through the centuries. A thorough knowledge of English vocabulary, grammar, and usage enables us to appreciate great literary works of the past and to enjoy those of the present. Latin is the classical language from which are derived many modern languages. The study of Latin affords an insight into the culture and civilization which has so greatly affected our own. Since so many English words come from Latin roots, an acquaintance with Latin helps in our understanding of English. As the world becomes smaller through increased technological advances, foreign countries seem closer than ever. To broaden our interests, it is worthwhile to learn about languages and people whom we may never have the opportunity to know. To achieve these goals, our school offers both French and Spanish programs. Albert B. Rich B.A., M.Ed. A knowledge of the French language will reap tremen- dous profits in later years.