Carlmont High School - Yearbook (Belmont, CA)

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THE ROCKETTES PLUS FLYING FRIEND Boys ' PE Under the leadership of Bill Hurst, boys ' PE department head, the new silver class was formed, consisting of the top 40 athletes whose physical fitness point averages ranged from 325 to 388. Their schedule this year includ- ed fiagball, tennis, badminton, and a senior livesaving course, which enabled them to receive a senior livesaving card from the Red Cross. Mr. Hurst taught the regular silver class, and Gene Hawley taught senior livesaving. Girls ' PE This year girls kept fit by partici- pating in many after- school activities, such as hockey, tennis, swimming, and basketball. These sports were also offered during the entire year as part of the curriculum for the girls ' PE department. THE DESCENT OF MAN

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Foreign Language Constantly surging forward, the language department introduced a new program of audio-lingual instruction. Three tape recorders were purchased to aid students in audio-comprehen- sion, and a language lab was initiated in order to provide tapes of native speakers. In addition to French, Spanish, Ger- man and Latin, Russian was again offered this year. SAY FROMAGE Home Economics Suburbia will not suffer a lack of qualified housewives if the homemaking department can help it. This phase of training means many things here at Carlmont. Not merely clothing, textiles, foods, and nutrition, but also family relationships, child development, housing, plus home man- agement and health. Business Carlmont ' s business department con- tinued its drive to keep Wall street sidewalks supplied with grey flannel suits and starched collars. Practical office mechanics, such as typing, dictation, and shorthand, were stressed in order to prepare the student for the realistic business situations he will face. HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?

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EARN $40 A WEEK IN YOUR SPARE TIME? HAI OF COURSE, THIS IS JUST A ROUGH ESTIMATE . . . I Science Potential scientists searching for life ' s secrets were not hamstrung by conventional teaching aids, such as lengthy texts and regimented lectures. They were turned loose in the labs to experiment and gain a knowledge of theory through practical experience. In addition, the Lenkurt Electronics Lab opened at Sequoia, providing 14 Carlmont students with intensive training in physics through practical problem-solving. Social Studies In a drive to increase the number of well-informed citizens, the social stu- dies department embarked on a pro- gram designed to make students world conscious. Its main goal was to inform pupils of crucial problems facing the world and to activate an interest in events beyond our own borders.