Weequahic High School - Legend Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Leonard L. Gross Hannah G. Litzky into the subject-matter than the average English class and offers the students the opportunity to advance rapidly. As in other advanced courses, the Honors English students receive special marking considerations. The three publications of Wccquahic High School, the Calumet, Ergo, and Legend arc advised respectively by Mr. Heck, Mr. Hcndlcr, and Mr. Tumin, all members of the English Department. What does the English Department have planned for the future? It is contemplating 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; and more audio visual aids to be used in the classroom. A Literary club has already been inaugurated. For those students having difficulty with the English language or with speech, developmental reading and remedial speech are available. Members of the department are keenly aware of their special responsibility in 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.

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English Department: Since an understanding of the English language is a prerequisite to success in one’s chosen career, English is a required course for all students in all patterns. This department helps the student develop his ability to communicate, both in writing and in speaking, to read with comprehension and discrimination and to listen intelligently, interpret what is said, analyze the facts presented, and synthesize the ideas offered. Through some excellent teachers, it attempts to acquaint the pupil with literature that will give him a knowledge of his cultural history and American heritage, and 10 help him to form his convictions and ideals. 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 aptitude in the English language and in English literature. Th;s course is comparatively new to our school, having been started only three years ago. The honors course delves more deeply

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Mathematics Department: In a world in which clear, logical thinking is becoming increasingly important, the math department hopes to make its students achieve objectivity of thought through its offered courses. For those who plan to continue with math or science, Weequahic has much to offer in the way of preparation. In addition to the regular math — two years of algebra, one of plane geometry, and one-half year each of solid geometry, trigonometry, advanced algebra, and probability and statistics — an MAP (mathematics for advanced placement) program is offered. It begins with the second year of algebra and concludes with a course in calculus. The concentrated studies involved make a year of college math possible. The department aims to develop an understanding of the nature of mathematical proofs and an appreciation of the nature of a mathematical system, to provide experience of problem solving and of symbolic arid abstract thinking, and to demonstrate logical and critical thinking as exemplified by mathematics. The advanced program, instituted three years ago, was conceived with the intention of providing students of exceptional ability with the stimulation and challenges they need. The MAP program is also designed to provide status for those with exceptional talent in mathematics. Successful students are offered the chance for advanced placement in mathematics in college. Math Can Be Fun” is the slogan of the math club. Guest speakers, student leaders, and the club advisor help make this slogan come true. Other than requirements for graduation and college entrance, there is a great deal to be derived from the study of the Queen of Sciences. 12