Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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THE THEORY OF ART, THE UNLEARNED ITS PLEASURE.” Quintilian Mr. Howard A. Ncltlclon Director of Mimic—Belmont Public Schools; A Cappellu Choir: Singing Debs Mr. John G. Maines Stage Bund Mr. Dominic J. Amoroso Supervisor of Instrumental Music—Belmont Public Schools; Band; Glee Club “Leant your A BC’s or was it A HA’s? . . . the history of music by records . . . “The three B's . . . music critics of the world beware-Bel-lligh composers are here! . . . eight measure melodies ... “A person of your high standards, ability . . . dust remover for records . . . In Belmont High School, the student is given the opportunity to become acquainted with the field of music both as an apprcciator and as a participant. A fundamental of the Music Department is that the student need not possess a vocal talent or an instrumental ability to participate in the music curriculum. Through a study of the world’s great composers and an analysis of their work in Music I and Music In Everyday Life, the student is better able to listen to all types of music in an intelligent fashion. For the more serious music student. Belmont High School offers Music 2. which is designed for those interested in the musical field as a possible vocation. These students take a more technical approach to music through music composition, harmonizing exercises and ear training. Students are further encouraged to participate in the high school’s instrumental and vocal groups. 25

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“THE LEARNED UNDERSTAND Mrs. Grctchen S. Sanderson Art Club: Blueprint Thumb-nail sketching while listening to Robert Frost’s poetry . . . twenty mules won't even get those hands clean . . . using the wrong cubbyhole . . . Cool? Warm? Complementary? . . . getting arms caught in the tip-top tables . . . which direction is the light coming from? . . . that one minute left and I have 74 things to put away” feeling . . . Creative expression gives a deep satisfaction to any student. Perhaps the most basic and observable way to formulate emotions and ideas is through the media of the fine and applied arts. The Art Department of Belmont High School is concerned primarily with the student’s understanding, appreciation, and participation in the fundamentals of art principles. The large resource of art materials combined with expert individual instruction, enables the student to develop creativity and self expression through a distinctive technique. In brief, art provides enjoyment, and a worthwhile sense of accomplishment. Mr. M. Donald Plummer Director of Arts and Crafts—Belmont Public Schools Mr. Mulford aids Art I student with creative project 24 Mr. Roger M. Mulford Art Club

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UTILIZING THE TOOLS OF CONSTRUCTION Mr. Albert W. Hedemark Driver's Education; Mechanical Drawing Architectural drawing . . . T-squares and angles . . . preparing for careers in engineering, drafting, and architecture . . . hard lead pencils . . . developing plans . . . free hand drawing . . . “Let’s have it quiet Mechanical Drawing, one of the most creative of expressive forms, develops the student’s sense of visualization, concentration, and accuracy. Training is given in the basic skills of industry with emphasis on the abilities to visualize and to put ideas on the drafting board. In class, students develop designs and blueprints, thus preparing themselves for careers in the graphic field. Simply as an avocation, dexterity with mechanical drawing skills provides pleasure and a great sense of achievement. UNTRAVELLED ROADS OPENED Sportsman-like driving” . . . spot quizzes . . . one hour of driving per week . . . the slopping time reaction-tester . . . studying at the library from 2:30-3:30 . . . watching educational movies . . . learning the anatomy of the automobile . . . three afternoons a week for four months . . . studying the regulation book . . . I got my license ” One of the most important events which occurs during our high school years is our sixteenth birthday. Sixteen means a driver’s license which in turn means mobility and independence. In view of this momentous occasion, Belmont High School includes in its curriculum a Driver’s Education course. This course consists of thirty hours of classroom instruction, six hours of actual driving, and six hours of observation. After completing Driver’s Education, the student realizes the value of courteous and safe driving. Mr. I.cslic W. Irwin History; Driver's Education “Just make sure you’re home by 11:00 . . . 26