CRIMSON AND WHITE
Vol. XXXV, No. 7
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
MARCH 7, 1960
CAREER SERIES
CONTINUES
Career Series programs this year
have been planned to include a
more varied scope of vocations. As
has been the custom every year,
people from various occupations try
to explain to students what their
jobs are like.
Tom Rider, chairman of the Stu-
dent Council Assembly committee,
spoke November 12 on the impor-
tance of learning about vocations.
This s ed as an introduction to
the first two programs presented
December 8. *
February Busy Month
All students interested in learning
about pharmacy attended the meet-
ing where Dr. W. D. Moore from
Sterling Winthrop laboratories
spoke. Betty Weinstein acted as
hostess. This same date Thomas
Widdowfield from Niagara Mohawk
spoke about electrical engineering
after an introduction by host Dick
Doling.
Playing hostess for William P.
McGlone, who spoke on social wel-
fare work, was Joyce Johnson. Feb-
ruary 16 three series were held. L.
Herue Larche from American Air-
lines spoke on aviation. Dr. Henry
C. Weisheet explained the work of
a veterinarian. Also, Sergeant G. L.
Infante talked about the State B.C.I.
agency.
Several career series remain to be
given in the future.
Allez-Vous a N. Y.?
Second year and third year French
students will be going on a tour of
New York city Saturday, March 12.
Highlights of the trip will be a
tour through the United Nations
building and a visit to the Metro-
politan Museum of art or the Mus-
eum of Modern art.
Attend Metropolitan Opera
In the evening the students and
supervisors will dine at a French
restaurant. The trip will culminate
with a visit to the Metropolitan
Opera house to attend a performance
of Gounod’s Faust.
Students will leave 7:45 am. and
To help r
and
Publications Choose New Staffs
Hiltz, Newman Head
Paper, Yearbook
Editors of the Crimson and White
ks and Ivy revealed the
e funds for foreign students at State a 1920 vers
the Jack” was presented by Miss Betty Glass, Miss Ruth Wasley, Miss
Royann Salm, Mrs. Sue Losee, Miss Anita Dunn, and Miss Jane DeSani
n of “Ballin’ |
Seniors Tour |
State Capitol
Twelfth grade history classes are
touring the New York State capitol
building again this year.
Fourth period class went February
23 as guests of the League of Women
voters. In the morning the students.
saw the Assembly and Senate cham-
bers, press rooms, committee rooms
and the controversial million dollar
staircase.
Hear Speakers
Senator Julian Erway spoke to|
the group about the process of in-
troducing bills into the legislature.
Later, a member of the League of
Women voters explained how lobby-
ing affects government. Several bills
were mentioned, which had been
passed due to pressure groups.
Representative apportionment was
also discussed.
See Session |
In the afternoon the class sat in
on a session of the state legislature.
During this time a bill was debated
and passed.
return 4:00 am. Sunday. As an
unusual feature all students will be
required to converse only in French.
Failure to do so will result in a
minor penalty.
Milne Elects New Council
Milne students elected officers to*
the Senior Student council on Thurs-
day, February 19 The following
juniors will lead the Council in
1960-1961: Sandy Berman, president;
Tim Hamilton, vice-president;
Margie Childers, ' secretary; Joe
Allison, treasurer.
Posters Plaster Milne
After the nominations the previous
Friday, the eight candidates chosen
by the junior class began the task
of poster making and the formulation
of campaigns and platforms. By
Monday morning, the halls of Milne
had become a maze of colorful signs
and banners extolling the virtues of
the various candidates.
Platforms Presented
On Election day grades 9-12 as-
sembled in Page hall auditorium to
hear the speeches of candidates and
campaign managers. Electioneering
during the remainder of the day was
prohibited.
New Voting Method Used
Included in Milne’s election pro-
cedure was an innovation, the use
of a voting machine, employed by
State college in their elections the
previous week. Following the as-
sembly, the students voted by history
classes, each group going in turn to
Draper hall, where the polls were
located.
Humanities Class
Hears Speaker
This year the senior class will
| have one of its own members as a
John Hiltz.
| New
identity of the new newspaper and
yearbook staffs at the annual C&W-
B&I dance held last Saturday in
Page gym.
Crimson and White editors are
itor-in-chief; Janet
Arnold, ne’ ; Bonnie Reed,
associate editor; Dick Blabey, boys’
sports editor; Ricky Stewart, asso-
ciate editor and Tim Hamilton, fea-
ture editor.
Bricks and
Ivy editors are Sue
an, editor-in-chief; Stu Horn,
literary editor; Glen Simmons and
Gail Spatz, art editors; Jon Axelrod,
photographer; Joan Kallenback, ad-
vertisements’ and Al Markowitz,
treasurer.
Conference Soon
New editors of each publication
are to attend the Columbia Scholas-
speaker. Having been to Germany |tic Press Association conference
last year, Ted Standing will give| March 17 through 19 in New York
an account of the culture of that | city.
country. He will be accompanied) Other Crimson and White staff
by his father, Dr. Theodore Standing.
Peterson Speaks on Opera
The first speaker was Professor |
Karl Peterson of the State college |
faculty, who gave the class a two
day “Survey of Opera.”
Dr. Carlton Moose, another honor- | J
ary ‘member of the Humanities
faculty, gave a full period talk on
| “The Physical Basis of Sound.” This
was accompanied by demonstrations
on chimes and the Galton whistle.
World Travellers on Faculty
Mrs. Anna Barsam will, in the
near future, tell about her trip
around the world, including a look
at the cultures of several eastern
countries.
Dr. Randolph Gardner, who had
been on a Fulbright grant to Pakis-
tan, will tell the class about the
culture of that country.
Senior Shares Experiences
This year, as in previous years,
Dr. Roy York’s humanities class has |
been fortunate in having several
members of the faculty at Milne as
well as at State college, present to
give an inside look at the cultures
of the world and some different
aspects of music.
Class Studies French Poetry
Dr. Ruth Wasley will acquaint
humanities students with the poem
Afternoon of a Faun by Mallarme.
The class will then be better able
to. understand Debussy’s L’Apres
Midi D’Un Faune, which is based
on this poem.
THIS SPACE
FOR DOODLING
jin the
members’ are Assistant boys’ sports,
Steve Rice; Girls’ sports, Gay Sim-
ons; Chief typist, Jan Mattick;
usiness manager, Barbara Rogler;
Exchange editor, Linda Clawson;
Times Union reporter, Betty Wein-
stein; Knickerbocker News reporter,
udy Koblintz, Senior spotlight, Jane
Siegfried and Barry Rosenstock;
Inquiring reporter, Dave Herres;
Junior highlights, ‘Martha Lowder
and Dave Kermani and Merry go
round, Jan Humphrey and Mary
Taylor.
Conference Trains Editors
Columbia Press conference is held
annually to carry on the business
of the Association and train the new
editors in their jobs. Lectures and
round table discussions are given in
the morning and afternoon on vari-
ous segments of journalism and
yearbook production. Winding up
the affair will be a gigantic luncheon
Waldorf-Astoria Saturday,
March 19. Thousands of student
editors will attend.
Profit from the C&W-B&I dance
helps to finance registration for
those who go to the conference.
MATH CONTEST HELD
Mathematical Association of
America and the Society of Actu-
aries will sponsor a math contest in
Milne this year.
Twenty-five juniors and seniors,
selected by the math department,
will take a test March 10, during the
first two periods of the day. While
this test does not provide a scholar-
ship, it is a good recommendation to
colleges for granting scholarships.
Last year Milne placed fourth in
northeastern New York state. Stuart
Lewis, now a senior, and Larry
Giventer, class of '59, tied for first
place among Milne students.
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CRIMSON AND WHITE
MARCH 7, 1960
CRIMSON AND WHITE
March 7, 1960 No.
Vol. XXXV. 7
Published every three weeks by the Crim-
son and White Board, The Milne School,
Albany, New York. Address exchanges to
the Exchange Editor and other correspond-
ence to the Editor. ie
MEMBER
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
The Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief Peter Sarafian, ‘60
News Editor Bonnie Reed, ‘61
Associate Editor Steve Whaley, ‘60
Boys’ Sports Editors. Stuart Lewis, ‘60, Stu Horn, ‘61
Associate Editor Kathy Henrickson, ‘60
Girls’ Sports Editor Sue Newman, ‘61
Staff. Photographer “Doug Margolis, ‘60
Chief Typist Eleanor Steitz, ‘61
Business Manager Roger LaMora, ‘60
Exchange Editor Lynda Dillenback, ‘60
Faculty Adviser Mr. David Martin
The Staff
Daye Blabey, Cherie Dominski, Ginny Lange, Barbara
Lester, Mark Lewis, Alan Markowitz, Bill’ Nathan,
Pamela Press, Gay Simmons, Elaine Spath.
Contributors
J, Breeze, V. Brooks, L, Clawson, J. Hiltz, K, Hoffman,
J. Margolis, T. Rider, W. Walther.
Requiem
It is with a sigh of relief and a not-so-heavy
heart that this editor resigns his post to the
next sucker who falls into editorship. Yes,
sucker is the proper term for anyone who has
to put up with the nonsense that has been
dished out to this soul.
If one looks at these four meager pages he
thinks it is amazing that so many people
could work on something and end up with so
puny a product. How could it take three whole
weeks just to print this? That's easy to
answer. Almost every word here was written
or rewritten by only four people.
It is the job of the editors of this paper to
correct articles handed in. However, in prac-
tice they must revise almost all the material
What is worse, they must brow beat many
contributors mercilessly to get stories which
are handed in days after the deadline. With
a little conscientious effort those who are
anxious to see their names in the paper could
save several people a big headache.
The only words to describe such people are
lazy and inconsiderate.
¢eMilne Merry-Go-Round
By ELAINE and GAY
Attending a real cool “Beatnik” party, given by
Peggy Carney, were Lonna Carroll, Ginger Coleman,
Art Brook y Grear, Sue Ashworth, Brian Meurs,
Haft n Thomas, Charla Starker, Jack
Baldes, and Lorraine Abajian
Judie Margolis, Jeff Sperry, Gay Dexter, Chad
Grogan, Mike Daggett and Jon McClelland were seen
having a fabulous time at Hilde Lanzetta’s and Elaine
Pealee’s Valentine's party.
Dale Frank gave a swell party for Sher
Steve Hutchins, Cindy Newman, Ted Brown,
Martin, “Moe” Clenehan, Joe Michelson, Pete Slocum,
and Tomy Lange.
Being studious by studying in the library one time
ast week were Anne Riley, Jim Lange, Wendy V
len, Betty Kelsey, Dick Doling, Sue John
ilyn Hesser, Dick Blabey, Bob Valenti, Pete Ein-
horn, Bill Shelden, Judy Lemon, and Chuck Eson.
Having a good time at Jack Baldes’ was Jack Baldes.
Also having a good time were Penny and Peggy
Roblin, Karen Thorsen, Art Brooks, “Moe” Glasheen,
Sue. Scher, Pete Quackenbush, Jill Kapner, Carole
Huff, Hengerer, Gay Simmons, Claude Nuckols,
Stu Horn, Andre’ Donikian, Joyce Johnson, Bet
Lorarine Abajian, Anne Miller, and Curt Cosgrave.
Kallenbach, Joe Allison, Al Mar-
ie Childers had a good time at Sue
Newman's part
Helen Alpert, Janet Arnold,
Lewis, and Bill’ Nathan had a ball at the conclave that
the Central New York Federation of Temple youth
Judy Koblintz, Stuart
held February 12-14 in Monroe, N.
Nikki Genden, Pat Olsen, Arlene Tobonsky, Nancy
Segal, Elaine Feldman, and Carol Goldstein had a good
time at the Saturnalia weekend at R.P.L
Linda Van Zandt gave a party January 30. Sandy
Berman, Penny Pritchard, Tim Hamilton, Tom Thor-
sen, Judi Safranko, Neil Robinson, Janie Seigfr
Thorsen, Janice Humphrey, and “Codge” Jen
all_were present,
During the holida
Rosenthal
Baal elses ecle Yitee Doupsieegol
Spath all enjoyed themseleves.
Patty Reynolds, Jan Mattick, Stu Horn, Joyce John-
son, ‘tim Hamilton, Neil Robinson, Dave Blabey,
Sandy Berman, and Penny Pritchard were seen cheer-
ing Milne 0 on at the - at the Miln -Van Ren
-LETTER TO THE EDITOR—
All | hear are editors’ gripes and groans.
Editors seem to do nothing but complain about
the present conditions. They look at every-
thing with pessimism. If things are so bad
why don’t they do something about them? |
have never seen an editor get up and do any-|
thing but gripe.
—Angry
Well, my fine feathered friend, if you're so
wortied about things not getting done why not
yolunteer to write an article for the C&W.
The paper could always use a smart guy.—Ed.
Omelet
To fry, or not to fry, that is the
question |
Whether nobler in the frying
pan to suffer
The herbs and spices of ridiculous
cooks
Or to call the delicatessen for a
sandwich
And by a knockwurst end it. To
boil, to stew
No more; and by an Alka-Seltzer to
say we end
The heart-burne, and the thousand
natural burps
That ulcers are heir to; ’tis a con-
summation
Devoulty to be wished. To boil. to
stew
ee, ugh!
To stew, perchance to fri
there's the gas,
For in that sleep of gastritis what
dreams may come?
When have finished off these
+ give us napkins; there's the
respect
That makes calamity of so greasy
a food,
For who would clean the spots and
stains of catsup,
's tip, the maitre d's con-
tume
the
The pan; of disposed radish.
chef's delay, ;
The insolence of cashiers, and the
re never merit of the
worthy steaks
When might a person his hunger
un-
take
With a dull knife? Who can bear
the gastric pains
To grunt and sweat over a grizzled
lamb chop,
The overstuffed tummy,
from whose
bourn
No traveler returns, puzzles the
gourmet,
And makes us rather bear those
pills we have,
Than fly to others we know not of
Thus conscience (and wives) doth
make cowards of us all,
And thus the clear, clean’ white
resolution,
Is greened o'er with the last piece
of celery,
And added’ ent
of
of great color,
With this regard their willpower
turns away,
And loose their belt, Soft boiled
now
The fair custard—floating, in the
dish
Be all my sins forgotten—
Tomorrow I go on a diet.
—Jan Welt
“That - - - editor will never call ME a lousy cartoonist again!!!”
S. Berman
By PAUL |
Question: Should Milne have a
boy's intramural sports program?
Mark Kupperberg: Sure, it’s a ter-
i idea,
Hamilton:
I think it’s a good
Al Markowitz: With the faculty
included if they can stand competi-
tion,
Stu Horn: Sure enough!
Jim McClelland: Why not?
Sandy Berman: I think rejected
athletes like myself would find good
use for it,
Art Bas It would in-
: Oh, sure.
crease school spirit.
Tony Dominski: Yes, of course.
Bill Sheldon: Yes.
——THE INQUIRING REPORTER —
Charles Shoudy: Yes, I think so,
it's a good idea.
Chuck Eson: If we could have
bowling as one of the sports.
Scott Bunn: Yeah, I guess so.
Guy Roemer: Yes, definitely.
Tom Rider: Yes, then more boys
would have a chance to participate
in sport
y Lozoff: I don’t know.
Yeah, sure, good
Ken. Hoffman:
idea.
's a terrible ques-
: I think coed intra-
e more interesting.
I think a Latin
club would be more interesting.
Hengerer: Yes, why of course.
Jim Brody: I feel we should.
MARCH 7, 1960
CRIMSON A
ND WHITE PAGE 3
Varsity Record Consistent: 0-16
Junior Varsity: 11-3
Tom Thorsen netted 28 points in
a futile attempt to save the Milne
varsity from a winless season as
the Raiders concluded the ’59-'60
campaign last Saturday with a 67-57
loss to Watervliet.
Jon McClelland’s 31 markers
sparked the Crimson to a 72-56 upset
over league-leading Watervliet J.V.
Hawks Devour Raiders
Hudson’s Jack Taylor chalked up
27 points as the Hawks better than
doubled the Raider’s score with a
57-28 victory on their own court
February 26. Steve Rice penetrated
the slick Hawk defense for 7, while
Mie Grogan and Tom Thorsen each
added 5, as the Young Profs seemed
unabel to do anything right.
Butch Irwin racked up 30 points
on numerous fast breaks as Hud-
son’s J.V. downed Milne 53-40.
Cadets Triumph Again
Albany Boys’ Academy, whose
basketball varsities have held some
mysterious power over Milne teams
for the past six years, extended their
winning streak against the Raiders
to 12 games with a 65-59 victory
Friday, February 19, on the Page
Hall court.
John Anderson spearheaded the
Cadet attack with 27 points, 11 of
them on charity tosses. Hank Haase
accounted for 13, while Ted Taylor
helped greatly on the boards, scor-
ing 12.
Jeff Segel scored 24 for the Crim-
son, hitting 10 out 12 from the free
throw line. Mike Daggett’s jump-
shooting added 18.
Trailing 29-22 at halftime, the
Raiders closed the gap to three
points after three periods, and kept
the margin fairly close until the
final minutes. Lack of rebounding
power hurt the Crimson, as both
Mic Grogan and Tom Thorsen were
lost via the foul route.
No Milne basketball varsity has
defeated Academy since the '53-'54
season. If a member of the class of
1960 entered Milne in seventh grade
and attended every Milne-Academy
game, he would graduate without
seeing his team win.
Victory at Last
Jeff Segel ripped the cords for 13
markers at Milne’s varsity copped
a 49-40 decision over LaSalette
Seminary in an unofficial game
played Wednesday, February 24 on
the Page Hall floor.
Outscoring the visitors 13-4 in the
second period, the Young Profs
were able to overcome a 13-10 first-
period deficit. The score stood 38-
31 in Milne’s favor after three
perio
Mic Grogan and Steve Rice each
totaled 8 to aid the Milne cause,
while Mike Daggett tossed in 7.
Rams Win
Van Rensselaer’s Rams rolled over
the Raiders by a 65-47 count Feb-
ruary 11 on the losers’ floor. Art
Coleman capitalized on numerous
fast breaks to account for 16, while
much-publicized John Rucker added
15, while aiding greatly with 27 re-
bounds and expert ball-handling.
Mike Daggett and Jeff Segel
stared for the Crimson, each tally-
ing 15. After playing closely in the
opening minutes, the Rams surged
| Sur’s NEws
1960 Ice C: tals
Scraping the air with the greatest of
Hudson varsity.
Skating is one of the most inter-
esting of all winter sports. It seems
to appeal to the young and old
alike. Whether champion or novice,
one is easily able to enjoy this fun
on ice. Professionally this hobby
|and talent is exceptionally thrilling
|to watch and readily appreciated.
Milne’s girls are not likely to be an
| exception when it comes to vi
| ous audiences. On the contrar
', With
the spirit and response that MGAA
members have for their simple,
weekly activities, they are certain
to be among the most enthusiastic
onlookers. For the pleasure of all
seventh through twelfth grade girls
MGAA Council is sponsoring a day
at R.P.I. Field House. The matinee
of the Ice Crystals 1960, will see an
exuberant gathering of our own
Milnites. On March 19, at 1:30 p.m.,
Ek the girls will leave from school and
3 go by bus to the Field House. The
ease a Milne player soars above the |! is 25¢ per girl.
Magazine Sale Necessary
'FroshClobbered
Time ran out on a Milne come-
back as Shalmont’s freshman team
slaughtered the Raiders by the un-
[believable ‘count of 63-6. The
Raiders scored only 2 points before
the final two minutes of the game.
|Milne trailed 25-0 after the first
period.
|__In other games, the team suffered
32-18 and 62-37 losses to Shenende-
|howa and a 40-28 loss to Academy.
[Brian Carey has led in scoring
throughout the season, scoring 83
| points in the first nine games. Other
[top scorers are Leo Mokhiber, Jeff
Rider, Curt Cosgrave, and Coddy |
Nuckols.
| Our eighth grade team finished
the season with a 1-5 record. Pete
Slocum was high scorer with 44
points.
|
|
to a 30-22 halftime lead and were
never again in danger.
Lose on Foul Shots
Milne was nearly able to snap its
losing streak against +Mohonasen
February 6, on the Page hardwoods,
but finally lost 67-62.
Milne led 37-34 after 24 minutes
had passed, the score having been
| tied 21-21 at halftime, but the v:
tors kept score-keeper Dick Doling
busy by racking up 3 points in the
final quarter, and they held a lead
of at least 4 points during the final
minutes.
Milne outscored the visitors by
four points from the field, but
Mohonasen led 21-9 from the free-
| throw line.
| Knights Romp
Lansingburgh’s Knights capital-
ized on a balanced scoring attack to
|down the Raiders 55-39 on the
loser’s floor. Dave Safford and Bob
Rafferty each accounted for 11,
while Ken Gardner, John Simmons, |
and Mike Wood each added 9. Mike |
Dagget was game high scorer, toss-
ing in 14 for the home team.
Lansingburgh rushed to a 20-12
lead in the first period, and led|
36-18 after two revoiutions of the |
clock. Outscoring Milne by only |
one field goal, the Knights were able
to cash in on numerous charity
tosses. * |
MGAA Council would like to take
this opportune time to stress the im-
portance of the magazine campaign.
This field day is a perfect example
of what can be done for the Milne
girls. This can only be done if, at
IN LEAGUE Weer eee
gril does her best at selling. The
Milne’s Junior varsity basketball /Gouncil is then able to carry on a
‘squad continued on its winning trail more extensive and appealing pro-
by posting impressive victories over|gram for the girls they serve
Shenendehowa, V.R.HS., Hudson, throughout the year. For instance,
Lea een ival Al_|the general admission for the Ice
aUSIDE RULER and yal ave! Crystals is $1.50. It is only costing
bany Academy. After 12 games, the |each girl 1/6 of the normal admis-
team held second place in the league | si
|sion fee.
with a 10-2 loop record. Tim Hamilton Skates
Academy’s cadets threw a scare Me ate proud to sonounce that
f de ._ one of our newest students is among
into Milne's J.V., but they sue-| the professional skaters in the 1960
cumbed in an overtime period when fee Crystals, Before living in Al-
Joe Welch was called for goal-tend- | bany, Tim Hamilton resided in
ing a Codge Jenkins set shot in the | Michigan. At that time, as well as
final seconds giving the Crimson a/recently, he earned exceptional
52-50 victory. Terry Thorsen’s fine honors on skates. His titles have
included the 1956 Midwestern
rebounding and 19 point shooting 195
spree enabled the Raiders to lead Novice Championship, and runner-
through most of the game, but a|up in the Niagara Invitational. He
closing burst by Academy tied the|was third in the 1959 Midwestern
score at 46-46 after 32 minutes of | Junior Championship end a/corape tts
; tor in national finals twice. Mil-
action.
|nites will now be able to see Tim
McClelland Stars Jin action. He will be among the
Jon McClelland racked up 14 as/skaters at these 1960, Ice Crystals
Milne downed V.R.H'S. 55-30. The|which will be at RP.I. March 18
score stood 36-8 at halftime, Jon and 19.
led the team also in their 48-41 vic~ :
tory against Lansingburgh and|Pla Cancelled
scored 20 in a losing effort against) MGAA does have bad luck, too.
Mohonasen, the Raiders finally | As we all know, in September, Miss
i Hed ingtod: lurray enrolls her junior and
hoe eset 17 markers |Senior high MGAA members for
helped’ the Crimson down Hudson aevctals area pla ave: whiee take
48-42 after leading by only one |Place during the year Desey are,
TAL GE halftime. 3 ” patiently awaited and _ thoroughly
Bom alana 2 enjoyed with much vigorous en-
thusiasm,
Chess Club Loses ‘ f
Milne’s chess club was handed a Varsity Scoring
defeat in its first interscholastic
chess match by Hunter-Tannersville | Mike Daggett 181
Central school by a score of 41/-3%, | Jeff Segel 163
The match was played February 11|Steve Rice 118
at Milne. Jim McClelland 100
Janet Arnold, Bill Lapin, and |Tom Thorsen 86
Stuart Lewis were victorious for |Mic Grogan 26
Milne, while Dan Morrison tied his |Bob Cantwell 23
game. Other Milnites participating | Chad Grogan 19
were Marty Beglighter, Ellen | Doc Hengerer 1
Karrel, Steve Levitas, and Richard |Ken Lockwood 12
Luduena. Steve Einhorn 6
PAGE 4
CRIMSON AND WHITE
MARCH 7, 1960
Schools Should Teach
More
Many times upon leaving a class,
I think, “Well, that was a waste of |
time.” I have often wondered why |
large percentage of class time is)
sted and what can be done to
stop the waste, This question is one
of the first steps of inquiry in im- |
proving the quality of education. I
believe that the primary cause of |
wasted class time lies not in the]
student’s lack of receptiveness nor
in the teacher's inability to teach,
but in the methods and classroom
procedures governing the teaching
itself
Standard practices of making stu-
dents answer their classmates’ ques-
tions seems to be one of the most
important as viewed by New York
state edu In my opinion, this
practice is inversely proportional to
the quality of the individual stu-
dent's education. I have attended
many classes wherein the teacher
had the necessary knowledge and
ability to instruct his students, but
whose efforts were thwarted by his
having to make the students them-
selves answer questions when they
are not prepared to do so, or do not
know how to express themselves. I
am sure everyone has experienced
the situation in which a student will
ask the teacher a question, but in-
stead of answering the question, the
teacher calls on another pupil to do
so, The pupil frequently does not
know the answer, but to save face,
gives an unimportant and extraneous
only faintly related to the
answer. The teacher then
has to clarify the student’s answer
and/or give the correct one. This
leads to confusion and more ques-
tioning. Instead of simply relating
information to his class, the teacher
spend time questioning and
ing unanswered questions. |
In private schools, colleges and
state public schools, such re-
gressive procedures are not prac-
ticed. Teachers frequently lecture
for most of the period. During the
lecture, questions may (except in
college) be asked. The questions
usually are not bantered around
among the students, but are an-
‘swered directly by ‘the instructor.
At the end of the lecture, the teacher
may question his students to find
out how much they have absorbed
and whether the material presented
was understood. During this period,
the teacher may allow students to
answer their classmates’ questions.
I think high school students can
learn far more under this type of
instruction than the type found in
Milne and other New York state
schools. I have known many stu-
dent teachers who would have liked
to do a little lecturing, but because
they wanted to get a good mark in
their practice teaching, did not do
so. To the student teacher, practice
teaching is a very important matter.
A college senior who does well in
his practice teaching can usually
expect a better job than the one who
does poorly. In the great demand
for teachers today, quality is some-
times ificed for speed and quan-
tity.
I would like to make it clear at
this point that the opinions presented
here stem from a purely selfish
viewpoint. The methods and modes
of instruction currently operating in
Milne classrooms might be best for
the “average” student and the
masses. The high degree of student
participation in the classroom gener-
ally does lead to a better adjusted
and socially at ease student. My
opposition to the manner in which
some subjects are “taught” results
only from the value I place on
knowledge. I would rather learn as
much as I can, than possess a “well-
rounded personality” and a shallow
high school education.
—D. Sheeran
Juniors Take
Scholarship.
Examinations
Voluntary competitive examina-
tions will be given March 19, 1960,
to all willing juniors. One dollar
and presence at the Milne school
that morning wil enable these
juniors to receive valid information
as to their ability as college material.
Test Tough
This standardized _ achievement
test, known as the National Merit
Scholarship Examination has a two-
fold purpose: it is the first step to-
ward the national competition for
600-700 scholarships. These exami-
nations are extremely difficult to
win. Therefore, this is a taste of
what the student will get when he
is a senior. Also this is information
for next year’s seniors as related to
their ability in five fields: word
usage, English usage, math, social
science reading ability and natural
science reading ability.
Thus far, fifty juniors have signed
up. In September of the coming
school year, the returns on_ these
examinations will be at the disposal
of all the exam participants.
Save Your
Black Ducks
Quoted from the twelfth grade
American history book — American
Problems Today, chapter 16, “Our
‘Transportation System”.
Our transportation system is an
intricate piece of machinery; you
tamper with one part and another
seemingly unrelated part goes out
of order. It is like the boy who had
a pond of black ducks he thought
much of, Suddenly one year the
ducks disappeared. An expert was
called in who asked him a lot of
questions.
He found that the boy had been
trapping skunks. That’s why you
haven't any black ducks, said ‘the
expert. And then he explained,
Skunks eat about three quarters of
the snapping turtles’ eggs. You kill
the skunks and the snapping turtles
lose their deadliest enemy. They
multiply and kill off your black
ducks!
We want to be sure not to kill
any of the black ducks of trans-
portation.
Seniors Earn
Scholarships
Recently several Milne students
were among the winners of New
|York State Regents scholarships.
They were Kathy Hendrickson,
Stuart Lewis, Marianne Maynard,
Peter Sarafian and Ted Standing.
To achieve this honor, the win-
ners had to take an all-day New
York State Regents Scholarship
exam. This test is given every Fall
for all high school seniors. Al-
though it was a state test, partici-
pants had to compete only with Al-
bany County students.
Alternates Rate Also
Along with the five named, other
Milne seniors placed as alternates
were Warren Abele, Jed Allen,
|Ginny Lange, Doug Margolis and
|Bill Nathan,’ They will receive
scholarships if any winners forfeit
their:
Scholarships will provide from
| $250 to $700 a year, depending upon
the financial status of the winner.
The only condition is that the prize
be applied at some New York State
college.
Commerce Dept.
Has Speaker
Under the guidance of Mr. Charles
Fowler of the commerce depart-
ment, the 9th grade Introduction-to-
Business class had been studying
about consumer protection. This
unit teaches the student about how
the consumer is protected from
fraud and what organizations par-
ticipate in this public service.
Hannon and Madden Speak
Mr. Daniel Hannon of the Albany
Chamber of commerce, and Mr.
John Madden, Director of the Bu-
reau_of Weights and Measures for
the State of New york, were guest
speakers.
Mr. Hannon sighted cases which
showed how consumers can be
cheated. One such case was about
a man who sold tickets for a trip
to the planet Venus. When the
people were ready to take the trip,
they discovered it was a fraud. By
this time, however, the salesman
had defrauded the people of $58,000.
Mr. Hannon referred to such super-
salesmen as “con” men.
Class Studies Law Enforcement
Mr. Madden showed the class a kit
used by inspectors to test store
scales for accuracy and thus prevent
the public from being cheated. He
said that his department's job is to
enforce the many state laws which
are intended to protect the con-
sumer.
‘As part of the class study, each
student was asked to make a brief
report on the various organizations
which exist to protect the consumer
against fraud. Examples of these
would be the Department of Public
welfare, the State Health depart-
ment, and the Pure Food and Drug
agency.
FASHION SHOW MARCH 24
Mrs, Anna Barsam in charge of
the Home Economies department has
decided on having the Junior High
Fashion show March 24.
Senior
Spotlight
Sinister Ted Standing s from
the murky depths to be buried
again by Ginny Lange.
VIRGINIA LANGE
Indianapolis, Indiana must be a
ducky place for chickens, for our
own Virginia Lange was hatched
there (she said so herself) on Octo-
ber 30, 1942, An alumnus of good
ol’ P.S. 16, this chick can be found
scratching for worms in Sigma meet-
ings, Ski club, C&W, MBAA (Mr.
Baker Admiration administration),
and it’s Ginny who digs up the news
as Milne’s Teen reporter.
Speaking of chickens reminds me
of fouls, which reminds me of base-
ball, which reminds me of a strong
pitching arm, which reminds me that
Ginny has a’ strong arm for record-
ing minutes. She has to have a firm
hand, she’s not only secretary of her
youth fellowship, but of the Albany
Sub-District fellowship, too.
Ginny is a smart chick who knows
where she’s going, only right now
her immediate future is being tan-
talizingly withheld. It’s either Cor-
nell or Syracuse, but the waiting is
a little unnerving. However, the
Ski ‘club’s most fearless member is
sure to make good wherever she
goes.
TED STANDING
“Ach, Sprichst du Destsch? Mein
name ist Ted Standing.”
“Hello, I'd like to interview you—”
“Interview? Vell, let’s see, I vas
in Munich, Germany for a year. I
also vent ‘all around der Europa.
Prague, Berlin, London, Paris, Ven-
ice, Rome . . . Before zat I lived in
Hoag’s Corners, New york. Das ist
un vonderful place! i also vent to
der Milnie school in Albanie.”
“Aren't you president of the Senior
class at Milnie—rather Milne?”
“Natururlich! I am also leader of
der great Squad three, zat never
von a game. Ve is really der best
squad, but just don’t want to show
it!”
“Let's see, you also won a
Regents scholarship, and placed in
the top 1% in the country in the
National Merit exam, didn’t you?”
“Ja, and I vas also der first stu-
dent ‘in mein kindergarten class.
Anything else?”
“Yes, where were you born?”
“In Little Rock, Arkansas! Vell,
Aufwiederehen and goot bye!
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