Waterford High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Waterford, CT)

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ROBERT KELLEY Ancient History, Sociology, ROBERT BACHMAN HOWARD CHRISTENSEN RALPH KEHOE problems of Democracy, U.S. History, Ancient History, U.S. History, Problems of Democracyg Cross Country Coach, Problems of Democracy Problems of Democracy Head Football Coach Assistant Coach K if ' MARJORIE KRINSKY RUTH MILLER MARY ANN JOHN WOOD Geography, World History, Problems of Democracy, MOUNTZOURES World Geography U.S. Historyg Drama Club U.S. History, Geography U.S. History, Modern European History, World History ROSEMARY CARDEN U.S. History, Department Chairman The actual shape of the world has not changed, but in every other way it has gradually become a new world. The progress of man changes it everyday into more of a future world. The proper study of mankind is man said Alex- ander Pope, and it is still true that the lessons of the past can instruct our behavior in the future. W.H.S. students learn of man's constant struggle to create a social climate in which progress is possible. His failures, economic and political, and his successes, point the way in which we may safeguard the freedom of the individual to enjoy the prosperity which scien- tific progress and our expanding economy seem to promise. Contemporary affairs, sociology and new teaching

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Mr. Halisey points out a Haw in Kathy Potkay,s writing. English teachers emphasize the-importance of concise, co- herent expression. ELIZABETH MOORE RUTH OWEN ELEANOR LOVELL English IV, ,Iournalismg LINDA NEVIN English IV, Publicity, English, Reading EXCALIBUR English, French Cheerleaders, Pep Squad MADELINE PARKER LOIS ROBERT MARTHA SHINDLER Business, Special Education English Englishg Future Teachers of America Baton Corps

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Knowledge of Past is Preparation for Future mm methods stress the interrelationship of factors con- trolling man's destiny. Two new teachers make it possible to explore in greater depth the rise and fall of ancient empires, the development of European nations which provide our cultural heritage, and the history of American democracy. Many seniors study problems which arise in our democratic system, and students planning to enter the business world take commercial geography. Understanding the world in which we live is necessary in order to 'cremold it to our heart's desire. Geraldine Picarde, taking reference notes for a term paper, like other history students, must gain from the experience of organiz- ing facts from the past in a coherent paper to sup- port a theory about the present or future. As an important part of learning history, students taking ancient, modern Euro- pean, U. S. history, prob- lems of democracy and history seminar are re- quested to write at least one term paper. President Johnson speaks on the prob- lem of water pollu- tion at Syracuse, New York, August, 1966. Current problems like water pollution have their origin in past practices and demand future solution.