West Essex High School - Milestone Yearbook (North Caldwell, NJ)

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Mr. Malcolm Simpson, Mr. Gilbert F. Adams, Mr. Charles M. Paglieri, Mrs. Arlene Chalcraft, Mrs. Maryann Burden, Mrs. Anne Faubl, Mrs. Carolyn Canfield, Mr. Robert Young. As the enrollment of West Essex reached a peak so did the number of students enrolled in the Math-Science courses. For the first time a course in Geology was in session, and there was a great increase in the number of classes in Physical Science. Also increased was the Advanced Science course from a class of two (one of whom was Mr. King) to a class of 15 students. In addition to these classes Biology I and II, Chemistry, and Physics were offered. These classes conducted discussions, laboratory experiments, and mental experiments ranging from the number of species possible to the number of molecules in a drop of oil to why Santa would break your roof if he did come at Christmas! The Science Division, ever expanding, once again opened many more doors to knowledge for the Knights of West Essex. As in the Science Division there were notable increases in class sizes and courses being taken. The Calculus class expanded from five to twenty-one students, and the overall number of students enrolled in math courses went up. Offered, as in previous years, was General Math I and II, Algebra I and II, Trigonometry, Advanced Math and Calculus. A new course this year was Technical Math for those interested in becoming future technicians or working in manufacturing. An added incentive to math-minded persons were Mr. King's Brain Busters in the Wessex Wire. Mr. Oakley Roark, Mr. Russell Everett, Mrs. Anne Dargis, Miss Mary Merlo, Mr. Fred Bednarek.

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The Guidance Department not only aids students in selecting courses of study but also helps students seeking job placement or guidance in college selection. During the year 800 parent conferences were held to arrange schedules for next year and to discuss college and career plans for the individual student. This year admissions representatives from various col- leges have visited with the students in conferences designed to acquaint the student with colleges of interest to him. The Guidance Department also has a large selection of college catalogs to be used by the students. In cooperation with the Business Department, Guidance has arranged for career conferences and trips to local companies such as Bell Labs, for those interested in a career immediately upon graduation. Mr. August Belotti, Miss Patricia Lewis, Mrs. Marietta Arnold, Mrs. Lucetta Houghton, Mr. Richard Mersereau, Dr. John Simmons.

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junior t)ivision nus; cience FRONT: Mr. LeRue Stellfox, Mr. William Kozlowski, Mr. Peter Alexander. BACK: Mr. David Audet, Mri. Esther Zall, Mrs. Charlotte MacDowell. The Junior Division science programs, which are a requisite for all Junior Division students, are presented to give the students a background in the sciences. Junior Division students, over a two year period, delve into the basics of the many science fields which, as Senior Division students, will be available to them. These two years serve as an introduction to the sciences through reading, lectures, and experiments. During this time students gain an insight into methods of science and obtain knowledge on which to base any future selections of science courses. Like science, math is required for all seventh and eighth graders. These two years help prepare the students for senior high because they become acquainted with the techniques and language of math. A select number of students are permitted to take an Algebra 8 course, comparable to the Algebra I course offered k the freshmen, if they show an ability to take on an advanced program. The purpose is to allow able students to be prepared for Calculus in high school after covering all the necessary requirements in a most preferred manner. These two years (7th and 8th grade) of the School of Mathematics Study Program taught at West Essex High School have proven themselves to be of great value later on during the senior high school years.