Schreiber High School - Port Light Yearbook (Port Washington, NY)

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Discovery Method Of Teaching Charles Kezar, M.A. A world traveler, Mr. Kezar is well acquainted with European culture. He’s given more years of service than any other teacher at Schreiber. Carnival Advisor. Carmen Licitra, M.A. Possessing an adventurous spirit, Mr. Licitra prefers scal- ing mountain peaks to any- thing else. Mr. Biro, impressed with his class’ response, promises ice cream and cake for everyone. Gail Melchior, M.A. Mrs. Melchior has many in- terests, among which are knit- ting, tennis and exotic culinary arts. It’s a wonder that she finds time to read historical novels. Fred Stopsky, M.A. Mr. Stopsky, who could even make the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty seem exciting, enjoys athletics in his free time. Stu- dents are wary of his power- ful karate chop. Department Chairman. John Sutherland, M.A. Mr. Sutherland’s trusty fish- ing pole rarely leaves his side during the summer months. He’s been both a dock worker and a truck driver at a Girl Scout camp. June Tow, B.A. Miss Tow, whose parents have made her an expert in Can- tonese cuisine, is also an in- vincible Yahtzee player. 23

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History Department Innovates Daniel Biro, M.A. Mr. Biro’s favorite sports are skiing and golf. His summers are spent directing the kiddies at Rolling Hills Day Camp. Varsity Football Coach. Barbara Blumberg, M.A. Mrs. Blumberg is well ac- quainted with the fine points of drama. Working with blind students has been a memor- able experience for her. V Violet Campbell, M.A. Miss Campbell, who has travel- ed throughout Europe, has hopes of exploring the wilds of South America. She’s a fan of mystery and detective novels. Patricia Ecker, B.A. One of Miss Ecker’s most valu- able experiences was teaching at a reform school. She’s fami- liar with the perils of bicycl- ing. Independent study was the focus of the history department this year. The extensive use of the history library, the restyled senior program, and the use of the discovery method for juniors and sopho- mores expanded the range of history instruction. Seniors were given the opportunity to choose from among eight twenty-week courses: Sociology, Psy- chology, American Studies, International Relations, Renaissance History, History of Science, World His- tory and History of the West. Teachers emphasized independent term projects and out-of-class reading materials. American Studies, a course integrating English and history, was supplemented by lectures on both the art and music of the period under exami- nation. The accent of the junior year American History course was on the “discovery method.” Students were urged to read a great deal of primary source material and then arrive at their own interpretation of what had occurred. The object of the tenth-grade history program was to give students a knowledge of the great move- ments in world history. As a result, sophomores w’ere able to gain deeper insight into modern-day problems. Jonathan Harris, M.A. Mr. Harris, who founded Schreiber’s History of Science course, has had much experi- ence in the fields of advertis- ing and journalism. Jazz moves him. David Hobson, M.S. Mr. Hobson, who teaches an exciting course in sociology, is an experienced film maker and is deeply concerned with human rights. S.A.M. Advisor. Mr. Hobson lectures on recent population trends in the United States. 22

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Robert Bartels, M.A. Mr. Bartels’ vocal talents are well known; however, few know of his hidden flair for composing nursery rhymes, leading boy scouts across treacherous mountains, and practicing horticulture. Jeannette Kellie, M.A. An avid gardener, Mrs. Kellie spends her summer months cultivating the beautiful flow- ers she produces. Alfred Reinfelder, B.S. An ardent conservationist, Mr. Reinfelder desires clear streams and abundant wild- life for his fishing and camp- ing trips. Math Department Fuses Practice Louise Greenfield, M.S. Miss Greenfield’s cast pro- vided Schreiber with the year’s most difficult puzzle. Was it skateboarding or sky- diving? The math program at Schreiber is designed to give students a basic understanding of both the theoretical and practical applications of mathematics. The integration of several School Mathematics Study Group courses into the traditional math sequence re- flects the change in modern mathematical thought. The SMSG Geometry course is offered to sophomores who have participated in an accelerated program in junior high. All seniors are eligible to take the SMSG Matrix Algebra course, and highly qualified seniors can take an advanced-placement course which may lead to college credit or placement in a sophomore-level col- lege course. Mathematics plays a highly significant role in so- ciety. The math department is helping all students meet the many challenges they will encounter in this discipline. Miss Sehaflander explains the law of transitivity. Louis Perone, M.S. In addition to his avid interest in golf, Mr. Perone is an ex- perienced aeronautical engi- neer and college teacher. Susan Sehaflander, B.A. Miss Schaflander’s deep con- cern for civil rights has led her to teach in a freedom school in Fayette County, Tennessee. 24