Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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12B Two periods of mathematics per day MAP 7) Trigonometry and Solid Geometry MAP 8) Differential Calculus 12AMAP 9) Integral Calculus Pupils arc selected for participation in the MAP program on the basis of interest and ability. Major weight is given to recommendations of the 9B and 9A algebra teachers. Taken into account arc results of various tests: arithmetic, achievement, I.Q., and aptitude. The overall school record and future plans of the student arc also considered. Custodial Staff. . a devoted staff of ladies and gentlemen dedicated to the Augean task of cleaning up after the students and maintaining essential services. Custodian, Head Samuel Wilson D, d, n. (pi D's. d’s. Ds, ds), 1. the fourth letter of the English alphabet: from the Greek delta, a borrowing from the Phoenician: sec alphabet, table. 2. the sound of D or d, normally a voiced tongue-apex stop. 3. a type or impression for D or d. 4. a symbol for the fourth in a sequence or group, ad). 1. of D or d. 2 fourth in a sequence or group. D, n. 1. an object shaped like D. 2. a Roman numeral for 300; with a superior bar (D), 500,000, or, less often, 5,000. 3. in chemistry, the symbol for, a) deuterium, b) formerly, didvmium. 4. in education, a grade fourth in quality, or merely passing: as, a D in history. 5. in music, a) the second tone or note in the scale of C major, or the fourth in the scale of A minor, b) a key, string, etc. producing this tone, c) the scale having D as the keynote. 6. in physics, the symbol for density, ad), shaped like D. Dale, Gerald, n. 1. an athlete who excels in basketball and football. 2. snack-fiend, one who snacks devil's food cake and lemonade. adj. 1. jovial, pertaining to those bom under the planet Jupiter. 2. ambitious, as desiring to play college football. Darrah, Arthur, B.S., N.Y.U.; M.A., Business Education Dept. Rutgers.—see Del Visco. Lawrence J., B A , Rutgers; M A , State University of Iowa.—see Language Dept. Deutsch, Sophia N., B.A.. Skidmore.—see Business Education Dept. Digiesi, Donald, adj. 1. athletic, as shown by participa tion on the J.V. football team. 2. of or pertaining to one who has been a member of the Math and Science clubs; also one who enjoys driving. 3 ambitious to attend Seton Hall University and to become an accountant. Digiesi, Myrna Lee, v. 1. to work for benefit of school and class as a member of Legend staff, decoration and theme committees of Hop. 2. to have fun by seeing movies like, Imitation of Life. 3. to bowl, n I. lover of walnut sundaes. 2. future medical assistant.—SYN. see Af)r e,”it's lovely.” duel, n. a formal ceremony preliminary to the reconciliation of two enemies. Dultz, Louis. Science Club adviser.—see Science Dept. E, e, n. (pi. E’s, c's, Es, es), I. the fifth letter of the English alphabet: from the Greek epsilon a borrowing from the Phoenician: sec alphabet, table. 2. a sound of E or e: in English, usually the mid front unrounded vowel, IPA (e), of bed, or the high front unrounded vowel. IPA (i), of ecjual: also used in written diphthongs (ea, ei, ie. etc.) and as a silent final letter (originally, a vocalized inflectional ending in Middle English) to indicate a long quality in the preceding vowel, as in note, site, fate, etc. 3. a type or impression for E or e. 4. a symbol for the fifth in a sequence or group, adj. 1. of E or e. 2. fifth in a sequence or group. E, n. 1. an object shaped like E. 2. a Roman numeral for 250; with a superior bar (E), 250.000. 3- in chemistry, the symbol for einsteinium. 4. in education, a) a grade fifth in quality, often equivalent to condition, b) sometimes, a grade first in quality, meaning excellent. 5. in music, a) the third tone or note in the scale of C major, or the fifth in the scale of A minor, b) a key, string, etc. producing this tone, r) the scale having E as the keynote. Edwards, Patricja, n. 1. a member of Contemporary club 2. one who enjoyed reading Exodus and watching Strangers When We Meet. 3. a bowler who is fond of fried shrimp. 4. desirous of becoming a housewife and mother. 16

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Thus, three different study patterns arc the basic elements of Wecquahic’s curriculum. Each pattern has a detailed list of subjects to offer and the list grows continually. This is the key to the success of Wccquahic’s curriculum. It an expand to meet the individual needs of the students so that they will have a firm foundation upon which to build their futures. Required Subjects offered at Weequahic High School In the freshman year students are required to take the following subjects: Mathematics 1, 2 English 1, 2 Art or Music Foundations Occupations Physical Education 1. 2 Health 1 In the sophomore year students are required to take the following subjects: English 3. 4 Physical Education 3, 4 Health 2 In the junior year students arc required to take the following subjects: English 5. 6 U. S. History 1, 2 Health 3. 3A Physical Education 3, 6 In the senior year students arc required to take the following subjects: English 7. 8 U. S. History 3, 4 Physical Education 7. 8 Health 4 Elective Courses offered Mathematics I II III IV Algebra—Elementary X X X X Algebra—Intermediate X X X Algebra—Advanced O 2 yr ) X Business Arithmetic X Math Advanced Placement X X X Plane Geometry X X X Probability and Statistics X Solid Geometry (l 2 yr.) X Trigonometry X English Creative Writing X X X Dramatics X X X Journalism X X X Speech X X X Science Biology X X X Chemistry X X General Science X Physics X X Foreign Language French X X X X German X X X Hebrew X X X Latin X X X X Spanish X X X Social Studies Economics (V2 yr) X X International Relations (V2 yr) X X World History X X X Commercial Accounting xxxx X Bookkeeping Business Law (l 2 yr.) Consumer Problems O 2 yr ) Economic Geography Junior Business Training X X X X X X Record Keeping X X X Stenography Salesmanship X X X X X Machine Shorthand Office Practice Office Machines X X X XA XB Art Commercial Art 1, 2, 3, 4 X X X Survey X X X Music Music Literature (Appre.) X X X Music Workshop MINORS X X X Art Art Club X X X Ceramics Art Club X X X General Art (1 yr.) X X X Painting Art Club X X X Commercial Advanced Transcription Clerical Projects X X X Typewriting (full year) X X X Mathematics Arithmetic Fundamentals X X X Music Band X X X X General Music Experiences X X X Instrumental Ensemble X X X X Instrumental Ensemble X X X X Mixed Chorus X X X Orchestra X X X X Voice Ensemble X X X Voice Class X X X Practical Arts—Girls Clothing X X X Food X X X Practical Arts—Boys Architectural Drawing X X X Mechanical Drawing X X X Printing X X X Woodshop X X X ♦For 25 or more students. In September, 1957, Weequahic High School entered the Advanced Placement Program in Mathematics sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board on a national level. The objectives of the program arc to challenge the maximum capacities of those students who are unusually gifted in mathematics, to provide as good a background as possible for those who will use mathematics in their future careers, and to provide an opportunity for obtaining advanced placement credit in college. As a member of the Advanced Placement Program a student will take the following courses: 10B-MAP 3) Intermediate and Advanced Algebra 10A-MAP 4) Intermediate and Advanced Algebra 11B-MAP 5) Foundations of Geometry 11A-MAP 6) Euclidean Plane Geometry Informal Solid Geometry Analytic Geometry 15

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Egeth, Phillip A., B A., M A., Montclair; E.E., Oregon State.—see Mat hematic i Dept. EGOTIST, n a person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me. Eisenberg, Howard Harvey, n. l. one who likes to listen to popular music, csp. Poetry in Motion.” 2. an ardent bowler, ad). 1. of or pertaining to one who likes cold cuts and soda. v. 1. to aspire to become a commercial artist.—SYN. sec Eaz. Eisenberg. Walter, B.S., M.Ed., Rutgers Dept. Elson, Eugene, adj. 1. pertaining to a cool dresser, v. 1. to play football and baseball. 2. to enjoy jazz and Italian food. 3. to be found near the pizzeria and at bowling alleys. 4. to aspire to attend college. Emposimato, Anthony Donald, n. 1. distributor of O.B.A. tickets, N. Y. Times, and Calumet. 2. reader of Rattle Cry. adj. 1. famous for relaxing.—SYN. Tony. .—see Science The three publications of Wcequahic High School, the Calumet. Ergo, and of course, this Legend arc advised by Mr. Hccht, Mr. Hendlcr and Mr. Tumin, all members of the English Department. What does the English Department have planned for the future? Perhaps an English Honor Society, to stimulate even more achievement; a Critics club whose function would be to review plays, books, movies, and to inform the student body through the school paper as to their findings; more audio visual aids to be used in the classroom. A Literary club has just been inaugurated. For those students having difficult)' with the English language or with speech, developmental reading and remedial speech are available. Remedial speech, a minor, is offered to correct speech defects. Other courses offered for the enrichment of the student arc public speaking, dramatics, journalism, and creative writing. Members of the department are keenly aware of their special responsibility for introducing parts of the world's greatest literature to relatively raw minds. It is their hope that the student will keep on with his reading. TV and movies get duller, the flesh gets weaker, but the good books last forever.—see illustration. Etheridge. Sandra, n. 1. efficiency, competency in duties as Mr. Adler's secretary. 2. one who has been homeroom ticket agent. 3- activeness, the act of being in motion as dancing and fencing. 4. chicken and rice, that which causes hunger. 5. ambition, as to be a dancer. English Department. An understanding of the English language is a prerequisite to success in one’s chosen career. That is why English is a required course for all students in all patterns. It is through this department that the student should develop the ability to communicate, both in writing and in speaking, precisely and effectively; to read with comprehension and discrimination; and to listen intelligently, interpret what is heard, analyze the facts presented, and synthesize the ideas offered. This department, through its excellent teachers, attempts to acquaint the pupil with literature that will give him a knowledge of his cultural history, his ideals, his accomplishments, and especially his American heritage. By introducing a variety of topics into classroom discussions, the English department strives to improve social attitudes and behavior patterns, with emphasis on better human relationship, service to society, and pride in the democratic institutions of life. Headed by Miss Janet McKenzie, this department offers a variety of courses that appeal to the interests and needs of the students. An honors course is now available to those students who have shown an aptness for the English language and literature. This course is comparatively new to our school, having been started two years ago. The honors course delves more deeply into the subject-matter of the average English class and offers the student the opportunity to advance rapidly. As in other advanced placement courses, the Honors English students receive special marking considerations. Ettin, Andrew Vogel, n. 1. one who enjoys listening to classical music and reading good literature. 2. a sometime author who works in the English office. 3. a substitute teacher, noted scholar and critic. 4. a singer. 5. a future professor of literature, now engaged as president and chairman of the planning committee of the Literary club. 6. a valued editor of Legend.—SYN. see Andy. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Top Row, left to right: Robert Wille, Earl Hendlcr, Seymour Heck, EdwardTumin. Middle Row: Elias Levinson, Leonard Gross, Donald Nicholas, Harold La Penna. Front Row: Janet McKenzie, Louise Weinstein, Marion Jennings, Edith List. Not Pictured: Hilda Lutzke, Hannah Litzky, David Bucharest. Eugenia Chos-ney. David Stamelman. Louis Stamelman. Marilyn Feitel. 17