Yeshiva University High School For Boys - Elchanite Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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.ff Mr. David Schiff UR science faculty has seen more shifting of personnel than any other department, but throughout this period of transition it has maintained its high standards. When we entered the school the staff consisted of Messrs. Kallner, Lan- downe, and Lebowitzg now, after four years, the first two have been replaced by Messrs. Shiff and Davidson. General science, biology, chem- istry, and physics are the four sciences offered. Of these the first two are required, the second two optional. The science laboratory is used by all classes and practical ex- periments increase interest in the courses. Not relying on texts alone, J. Tesler and M. Press learn from personal experience in our laboratory ff

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i - M., X -5 V 4 e .4 , W. . Q A '-s- --195 -f-i 'N 'fo' .1 1' ' fi, R P ,. N 1 .,..,A.. Mr. Morris Turetsky Rf, 5 45' 1 1 -xl .fp i IQ a i X 'iii '35-. , V 1 ,,..v I 41,163.1 x xx X Mr. Harry Goldstein HE varied methods and techniques employed by our mathematics teachers have instilled in our students an avid interest in these subjects. Our in- structors are drawn from several fine schools, bring- ing with them abilities which can only be gained from years of experience. In the past year our Mathematics Department substituted tenth year mathematics for the custom- ary plane geometry. This is an example of their con- stant efforts to improve the caliber of the program of studies. -and sp Mr. Israel Wallach Mr. Morris Septimus 69 fx -,Y-

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1 I l social studies f Mr. Isidore Melov HOUGH taught by one of our smallest staifs, social studies occupies a very prominent place in the curriculum. Mr. Lilker, who teaches Ameri- can and world history to the junior and senior classes, is well known and liked by all. In our senior year, Mr. Melov, who formerly taught geography and economics, left us to write a book and was replaced by Mr. Purcell. In the short time we have had him he has becorne part of our school and adds to the popularity of his department. Mr. Martin Lilker w . :Ili Mr. Morris Purcell QWQF 49 B S il f 5 Lx - lx . or lk if its X, B E' .