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Head of the English Department and the Director of Studies, Mr. Jacques E. Le- Grand sits alertly at his desk, watched over by Czar Nicholas.
I^eginning with the fundamentals of English grammar, composition, and spelling, and gradually shifting empha­ sis to more advanced work in literature and writing skills, English is a compulsory course through grade twelve.
Mr. .lacques E. EeGrand, Director of Studies and head of the English Department, teaches twelfth-grade Eng­ lish. Mr. Joseph A. Nolan teaches the juniors. Sopho­ mores receive instruction from Mr. Alexander McDou- gall, who also teaches one section of the eighth grade. Mr. William P. Kenny instructs the freshmen, while the other sections of eighth grade are taught by Mr. Richard H. Rugen. Mr. Robert A. Paoli teaches the seventh
graders.
Advanced placement English is offered to the seniors
by Mr. McDougall who uses as his topic: “Man’s Eall from Innocence.” This course meets once a week.
'fhe ultimate aim of the thirteen-year program is to produce graduates with a sense of appreciation for liter­ ature, literary values, and an articulate and effective use of their native tongue.
Starting in seventh grade, Wardlaw students follow a comprehensive course carefully planned by the school's Social Studies Department.
World Elistory is taught in the seventh grade. Stu­ dents are then introduced to Ancient History in eighth grade. Medieval History is offered as an elective in the ninth grade, with tenth graders required to take U. S. History. Juniors follow one of two directions toward senior advanced placement. Elective courses include a junior U. S. Government course, which leads to senior Economics and a U. S. History ad­ vanced placement course. Junior and senior Modern History courses culminate in elective seminars in Eu­ ropean History.
The Social Studies Department is headed by Mr. M. Gale Hoffman, who conducts the European history course; while Mr. George P. Ljutich guides the study of American history. Other department members in­ clude Mr. Howard J. Ereeman, Mr. Max J. Munzel, Mr. Robert A. Paoli, and Mr. Joseph J. Sposari.
The department continues to offer a course in Mod­ ern Living started last year. Supervised by Mr. Alex­ ander McDougall, the sophomores receive lectures once a week presented by authorities in the fields of contemporary problems. Included were classes on ethics, social customs, drugs, urban problems, poli­ tics, health, and sex education.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Mr. M. Gale Hoffman, head of the Social Studies Department, often uses informative maps to further clarify his lectures.