Seekonk High School - Seekonk Yearbook (Seekonk, MA)

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Robert A. Kulaga, B.Ed., 9-2, 10-2, Mini C, Class of 1982 Advisor, Girls’ J.V. Basketball Coach, Freshman Football Coach, Golf Coach on one of my tests.” Mr. Murphy begins the daily hymn. OA 8 Mi Ri Ap SOLARA PROLOG Roe SS Frederick W. Nelson, B.A., Mini-B, 10-3, D. English Stephen H. Murphy, B.A., M.A., Junior Honors English, 10-1, 10-3, Journalism, Reflections Advisor, Arcade Advisor ec Only her hairdresser knows for sure. roe The absent-minded Professor. “Read this by Friday.” Michalene Rollins, B.S., M.S., Developmental Sally Wing, B.A., Mini-B, Mini-C, 9-1, Indoor and Remedial Reading Track Assistant Coach, Outdoor Track Head Coach 2 Faculty 11 “Who stole my knitting needles?”

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Innovation Continues The English Department offers each student skill development in all phases of the language arts pro- ey he department places emphasis on the intel- ectual development and growth of the student by urging the student to draw his own conclusions from une world around him and to always be open to new ideas. The learning process in the English program is sequential, Bach grade level having specific objec- tives. The curriculum is in the process of making revi- . sions in this area which will be completed by the end ne of the 1980-1981 academic year. The new sequence John Walton, A.B. M.A. — English Depart- will be as follows: Grade Nine, Introduction to Liter- ment Chairman, Advanced Placement English, Mini-A, 9-3, Latin I, II ary Types; Grade Ten, Survey of American Litera- ture; Grade Eleven, Survey of British Literature; and Grade Twelve, Survey of World Literature. On the Junior and Senior levels, this sequence replaces the Mini courses that have been offered over the past six years. “T dare you to try cheating Junior Honors English and Senior Advanced Place- ment English will still be offered to those who want to pursue new depths of u intellectual activity. Also, an intensive SAT preparatory program, initiated this year, will again be offered to Juniors and Seniors who will take the PSAT SAT. A smile from a new member of the English Department ae ed te Carol A. Coelho, B.A., M.A.T., Mini-A, Mini-B, 9-3, Cheerleading Co-Advisor, Majorette Co- Advisor Bruce W. Ellis, B.A., M.A., Drama, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, Drama Club Advisor Pe er . Grizzly Adams Look-Alike? bt “Really, it was this big!” James S. Kinder, B.Ed., M.A.T., Mini-A, Mini- B, Mini-C, Silver Key Advisor, Football Announcer Angela J. Heaton, B.A., M.A., 10-2, 10-3, Mini- A Portia 10 Faculty eRe Mr. Kulaga assumes his usual pose. —

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a James Callahan, B.A. — Social Studies Department Chairman, American Govern- ment, Comparative Government, Drivers Education iP aw “See, understanding government is really simple.” if = j. Donald Carey, B.A., U.S. History A, U.S. Omer Leclerc, B.A., M.Ed., Comparative Gov- Francis Mooney, B.A., Economics A, Econom- History B, Social Studies Mini ernment, Social Studies Research, U.S. His- ics B, Comparative Government, Social Mini, tory, Freshman Class Advisor (1983), Supervi- Boys’ Cross Country Coach, Girls’ Cross Coun- sor of Athletics Cross Cultural Experiences The main philosophy of the Social Studies Department is to help the student develop into an independent thinker and a responsible citizen. This department provides a solid educational base for each student in world cultures as well as American History. To provide each participant with a solid background, cer- tain courses are required such as Comparative and American Government in the freshman year and United States History in the junior year. A more accelerated U.S. History course is offered for the advanced student in the junior year. Social Studies Mini-courses and research courses are offered for those interested in investigating the many social and political problems of today. Economics courses are Seen as electives to assist students in understand- ing today’s economy in preparation for the future. A Behavioral Science course is offered for twelfth grade students who wish to learn the basic principles of psy- chology and sociology. To help our students understand the background of our own community, the Social Studies Mini-classes will attempt to develop a written history of the town of Seekonk in conjunction with the Seekonk Historical Society. 12 Faculty try Coach, Boys’ Indoor Track Coach, Girls’ Indoor Track Coach, Boys’ Outdoor Track Coach, Student Government Advisor Mr. Callahan’s Freshman fan club 4 Leader of the Pack.