Stuyvesant High School - Indicator Yearbook (New York, NY)

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English... English... English... Engl Michael C. Marks 'Now this is an interesting scene. Judith Meisels Dr. Pamela Shelden If you can’t spell separate, you're not up to par.” 1 1 Judith Kocela “Have fun with language! Play with words and surprise yourself with new discoveries and possibilities. Lynne Evans “J’m as mean as you make me. Dorothy Burman “That's just my imagination that you're chewing gum, isn't it? 28

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 Biology... Biology... Biology... Biology Carol Ann Held “Can I tell you about the surprise quiz?” Frogs — that’s all you remember from Biology, right?? Pin the dead frog down to the tray (Thank God it’s dead!) and zoom into formal dissection procedure. (“I’m not crying — that’s just the Formaldehyde.”) Well, there’s more to Stuyvesant’s Biology Depart- ment than meets the optic nerve! The past four years have brought new life to the department. In 1982, Mr. Plass supplanted Ms. Au Kim as interim department chairperson, and hatched an extended curriculum. In addition to Regents, Honors, and A.P. Biology it in- cludes Bio-Careers programs, such as Vertebrate Zoo- logy and Lab Techniques, as well as Environmental Sci- ence courses. Good news for Freshmen! A new system has evolved which requires all of the paramecium to take Biology instead of Earth Science, Ecology, or Qualatative analy- sis. This leaves more time to take these or other courses in Junior or Senior year. But wait — there’s more! A new elective stemming from students demands is the Westinghouse Research Program, with its own offspring: Journal of Student Sci- ence Research. Environmental science has branched off to include Oceanography and Meteorology. Also, the new Stuyvesant Medical Careers Program allows a nov- el approach to Biology, with independent and full-year classes in Human Physiology, Medical Ethics and Ge- netics, as well as internships at Beth Israel and Cabrini Hospitals, supervised by Ms. Suecoff. A further threat to the amphibian population is the continuing growth of the Biology Faculty. A new sprout in the Department is Dr. Utting, and Ms. Held has put down roots as a permanent member of the staff. The seeds have been planted: expect even greater change in the Department in the years to come. 27 Mitchell Prussman Did 1 give out this hand-out sheet yet? Marianna Reep Cool your jets! Dr. John M. Utting “Well that's the way We pronounce it!”

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i... English... English... English... Leslie Johnson “We all live together, and those of us who love and know, live so most.” — Henry fames Chaired by Mr. Ince (one of the greatest department chairmen of the twentieth century), Stuyvesant’s Eng- lish Department has undergone a dramatic metogenesis in the past few years. Students are now exposed to the most diverse selection of classes offered since the Hel- lenic Period, a refreshing alternative to the less varie- gated progression of past years. Electives range from Elizabethan Drama to Metaphysics, from Film Medium to Poetry. Also, the Advanced Placement English cur- riculum has been revised to encompass a variety of literature from different ethnic groups. The activities offered after school are equally di- verse. The English faculty is one that cares and is there for its students. Their extracurricular involvement is overwhelming. Mr. Dolan now coordinates an annual Dramatist’s Guild Workshop. Last year, Mrs. Kocela in- stituted a tradition when she organized Stuyvesant’s first poetry reading at St. Mark’s Church. One of the newest additions to the Enlgish Department, Ms. Shein- man, coaches the Debate and Speech Team. This year. Ms. Lippe deserves particular thanks, as she concludes her reign as faculty adviser of the yearbook. Descartes said: “I think, therefore I am.’’, and this applies to our English Department. It is constantly thinking, whether to be of a new elective or event. It is constantly changing to suit students’ needs. And, in- deed it does exist! The humanities are alive and well in “New York's first Science High School.” % Wendy Jones Margaret Hegarty Take out a sheet of paper. 1 assure you this won’t count as a quiz. Marvin Lipper “CLOMA Henry Wozniak