Salamanca High School - Seneca Yearbook (Salamanca, NY)

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BUSINESS Mrs, Dean Whipple B.Ed. Shorthand, Notehand, Secre- tarial Practice, Office Practice Advisor William D. Furlong B.B.A. Introduction to Business, Business Arithmetic, Book- keeping, Varsity Baseball Coach, Freshman Basketball Coach LIBRARY LIBRARY THE KEY TO INFORMATION The library is the center of the educational life of the school. In the library we instruct pupils how and where to find books and magazines, how to select them and use them effectively. The library provides the students need for ref- erences, research and leisure reading. It encourages stu- dents to develop the habits of reading and enjoying worthwhile books and magazines. It has been said: the person who knows how and where to find what he wants to know is the person best equipped to meet his own demands and those of the world around him. Typing is a skill which requires patience, Stephen L. Smrek B.S. Head of Department, Typing, Personal Typing John L. Dugan B.B.A. Retailing I and II, Business Law, Distributive Education, D,E. Club Adviser, J.V. Base- ball Coach, Girls Rifle Club and a good instructor. 4 The Business Department consists of four areas of skills: Bookkeeping, Office Practice, Stenography, and Distributive Education. The successful completion of Bookkeeping should equip a student to accept a begin- ning bookkeeping-clerical position upon graduation. Bookkeeping also stimulates an interest in professional accountancy as a ca.reer. One of the greatest number of employment oppor- tunities in offices is in the clerical area. Typing and office practice courses enable a. student to become pro- ficient in this area. After completing this program, a student should be able to pass the Civil Service Test for Clerk-Typist or Typist. The need for capable stenog- raphers and receptionists is great. Participation in the secretarial courses stimulates interested students to attend business schools for advanced training. The Distributive Education Department enables students to gain practical experience and earn money in part-time positions while still in school. Because of the wide range and large number of job opportunities in retail, wholesale, and service establishments, stu- dents with widely varying abilities can benefit from this curriculum. The conscientious student whose ability is above average may become a trainee for a managerial position with many chain stores upon completion of this program and graduation from school. Mrs. Clare W. Lankow Clerk Anna R. Maier Librarian 21

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Blaise P. Buffamante B.Ed.,M.A. Head of Department, World History, Driver Education, Sophomore Adviser HISTORY Mrs. J. Leo Mallan B.A., M.A. American History 1 1, Nation- al Honor Society Adviser L. F. Schultz B.S.J. World History, American His- tory I, Junior Class Adviser 20 Miss Marian E. Carter B.A. Social Studies 9, Ninth Grade Adviser Mrs. Fred J. Elsen B.A., M.A. viser 1 .lm ,Ms Theodore T. Kochan B.A. Social Studies 8, Junior High Student Council Adviser .MAJ Joseph Sexton B.S., M.Ed, Social Stu ies Miss E. Jane Palmer 'aj' B.A. g Social Studies '7 and 9 y ' The History Department is very important to every student. It is in these classes that he learns to evaluate many problems by looking at the past and comparing similar situations with the present. He also learns about various types of government and how to use such tools as maps, charts, graphs, newspapers, and other means of com- munication. The course enables him to make intelligent conclusions through reasoning, and most importantly, he learns how to become an informed citizen, so that he can contribute to society. Mr. Buffamente affably explains life during the Middle Ages to his World History students. American History I and II Fu ture Teachers of America. Ad

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Miss Nancy K. Moore B.S. Homemaking '7,8,9 Mrs. William Laidlaw Homemaking I,II,III, Future I-Iomemakers Advisor The homemaking education program prepares individuals to think creatively and scientifically to solve personal and home living problems, and to provide opportunity for gaining basic knowledge and skills helpful in assuming the responsibility of home and family living. Through the homemaking program, abilities are developed that help individuals to make wise decisions regarding the use of human and material resources and to apply principles of the physical a.nd social sciences and the arts to problems of everyday family and community living. Homemaking education is important in building the kinds of homes essential to the strength of a democratic society. HOME ECGNOMICS Results ii.. sewing are achieved by Mrs. La.idla.w's helpful hints. Mrs. Joseph G. Horney B.S. High School Art 1 N A 1 ART The Art Department offers a. wide variety in the choice of courses, such as basic art, oil painting, and crafts, and the chance to develop our skills or, in some cases, to discover an unexpected talent. We are very much aware of our Art Department when we see the elaborate decorations and paintings that adorn but halls during the Christmas season. Another feature of the department is the display of art work and paintings to which the public is invited at the end of the school year. V