Seekonk High School - Seekonk Yearbook (Seekonk, MA)

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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.

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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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Ronald Ridolfi, B.A., Social Mini, U.S. History, A.P. History, Football Coach, Tennis Coach ast Sandra S. Sypek, B.A., M.A.T., Behavioral Sci- ence, Social Mini, American Government “Gee Frank, maybe it’s time for Head and Shoul- ders?” Language study on the rise The Foreign Language Department strives to equip stu- dents with the ability to communicate and think in more than one linguistic dimension. Through the medium of both ancient and modern languages, the student is pro- vided with the means of transcending the bounds and limitations of his native tongue in order to view the world from different perspectives. In addition to acquiring basic skills in speaking, under- standing, reading, and writing the language, the student is provided with a growing awareness of the diversity and richness of foreign cultures. nia A Robert H. Hartley, B.S., M.A. — Foreign Lan- All courses are designed at various ability levels to meet guage Department Chairman, Spanish II A, B, the needs of all students. The newest courses offered are Spanish III, IV, V, Sociedad Honoraria Hispa- Spanish Conversation and French Conversation which ae eCehae as rovide the student with an opportunity to develop more grees So Beaicy in the language. Mr. Bucacci enlightens a student. CLO. oe At a time when the ARs SISA languages is waning elsewhere, at SHS the Foreign Language Department services seventy per cent of the total school population. Edward A. Bucacci, B.A., M.A., Spanish, Carlos Isidoro, B.A., French II, III, Spanish I, Joanne Lacy, B.A., M.A.T., French III, IV, V, French French Club Co-Advisor French Club Co-Advisor Faculty 13