East Longmeadow High School - Aegis Yearbook (East Longmeadow, MA)

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The LIBRARY at E.L.H.S. has grown from 2,400 books on open- ing day in September 1960 to 10,334 books on opening day in 1967. The 51 seating capacity has increased to 75. Along with the in- creased student and faculty population, the library circula- tion has leapt from 11,246 books charged out in 1960-61 to 24,046 in 1967-68. The librarian is ably assisted by 25 student aides who help in the preparation, care and circulation of the books, maga- zines, records, filmstrips and other available materials. The li- brary serves as a center for stor- ing and circulating the Audio- Visual materials to the school. Through the various materials, the East Longmeadow High School attempts to provide the students and the faculty with source ma- terials, reference guides, book reports, and information to cover the courses included in our cur- riculum and to satisfy the needs of readers looking for personal guidance or pleasure. Opposite Page: Mr. Ralph Cooley, Business Mr. Richard Freeburg, Industrial Arts Mrs. Nola Sheldon, Mathematics Mrs. Pamela B. Grazio, Physical Education Miss Judith A. Sessler, English Mr. Preston K. Jones, Jr., Science Mr. James Grocott, English Department Chairman 25

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Library Resources and Space Greatly Expanded in 7 Years Business Department Boasts New Equipment as Aides New approaches and new equip- ment were keynotes in the BUSI- NESS DEPARTMENT this year. One of the new approaches was the direction of the Notehand course toward the college prep student so that he could learn how to take notes in class. New tape recorders and various pre- recorded tapes were used in steno and typing classes to enable the teacher to give more individual at- tention to the students. Records and a record player were used to develop more rhythm and speed in typing by having the student type to music. Other new equipment included an IBM dictating machine and an electric Gestetner stencil duplicator. These were used in office practice classes to better prepare the students for the actual office situation. The busi- ness department is to be com- mended for offering students an opportunity to work in this realistic atmosphere. i —

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The MUSIC DEPARTMENT, under the direc- tion of Mr. Joseph Charron and Mr. Thomas Clough, has been through an almost com- plete change this year. Combining classes with clubs, and rehearsing during class and after school, the groups have been able to participate more fully in special community programs. All classes are represented in the four groups which meet four times a week. Crescendo Choir, a small ensemble of girls, has a varied repertoire of foreign, light, and serious music. The Troubadours is a lively boys’ group that sings sea chan- ties, folk songs, show music and novelty pieces. Another all girl chorus, the Harmon- aires , works to improve on all aspects of its music for appearances before the pub- lic. An entirely new course offered, this year, is Theory and Harmony. Students par- ticipating in this class strive for creativity and appreciation through reading, writing, listening, and discussing different elements of music for enjoyment or for a future voca- tion. Mrs. Patricia G. Bevington, Latin, English Miss Kristine M. Shonak, Science Mrs. Ella C. LaBarre, English Mr. Joseph G. Charron, Music Department Chairman Opposite Page Mrs. Anita Themistos, English Mr. Walter Porowski, Mathematics Mr. Robert A. Vespaziani, Physical Education Department Chairman Mr. Robert Troutman, Science Department Chairman 26