Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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DORA GARBOSE, A.B., M.A. New York State College University of California, L.A. French F WALTER O. OUIMETTE, B.S.E. Worcester State College University of Montreal F rench History of Our Times ELLEN E. PIERCE, A.B. Mount Holyoke Latin ALMUT H. METZROTH Private Interpreter’s College German All language courses are designed to develop in each student the ability to read and write for¬ eign languages and to speak and understand them correctly. The foreign languages which Greenfield High School offers are French, German, and Latin. Pronunciation is stressed, and grammar is taught as part of a foreign language. Not only must one learn to read and write with understand¬ ing in a foreign language, but also one must de¬ velop the skill of understanding the language when it is spoken to him. The culture, history, and government of the country are emphasized through periodic book reports and current events. Students taking the college certified course are urged to complete two years of a foreign language. Three years are suggested for competence in the language. Correspondence with students in for¬ eign countries is encouraged. Mr. Lawrence Cox, who is on a year’s leave of absence to teach in Ja¬ pan, is a teacher of German at G.H.S. ♦LAWRENCE E. COX, A.B., S.T.B., A.M. University of South Carolina Harvard University Yenching University California College in China Vienna Hochschule 15

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HOWARD A. BOUCHER, B.A., M.A. Boston University U.S. History Problems of Democracy American Way Social Studies Coordinator JOHN P. THOMPSON, A.B., M.Ed. College of William and Mary Rutgers University Problems of Democracy U.S. History CHARLES J. MAY, B.S.E. Boston University Problems of Democracy History of Our Times History of Civilization JAMES J. O’NEIL, JR., B.S., M.Ed. Holy Cross College of Our Lady of the Elms U.S. History American Way English The primary aim of the social studies program is to have the student, fully understand the politi¬ cal, economic, and social developments of the so¬ ciety in which we live. He becomes acquainted with past history of the world, learns how to dis¬ tinguish between fact and opinion, and gains complete understanding of the fundamental principles of democracy. The customs and living conditions the people themselves — as well as the geography and the government ot various ter¬ ritories are studied. In the course of United States History the student gains a richer understanding of our country and of the framework of our gov¬ ernment. Emphasis is pl aced on the need for an understanding of past events and on the develop¬ ment of skills and techniques in problemsolving. Wide reading and research becomes a “must” for each student in the field of social studies and the school library serves as a storehouse of infor¬ mation. All students must have at least one year of U.S. History before graduating from G.H.S. For those who do not qualify for this course must take “American Way of Life,” a survey of U.S History. Vital lectures, interesting films, and nu¬ merous field trips are important to the program of Social Studies. Mr. Walter Ouimette is also a member of the Social Studies Department. 14

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LEO P. VIGNEAULT B.S.E., M.Ed. North Adams State College Springfield College Guidance EDWARD M. EVANS, B.S., M.Ed. Springfield College Special Class A guidance counselor is assigned to each grade in high school. He has the responsibilities of ad¬ ministering and interpreting tests, keeping accu¬ rate school records, and holding interviews with students and parents. He must be familiar with the curriculum, college entrance requirements, scholarship information, military service require¬ ments, and occupational information. Upon en¬ tering the secondary school program of education, students encounter many new and perplexing problems and Counseling and Guidance become vital. The counselor helps students to select courses which will meet their capabilities and needs. Students learn more about themselves in the program of Guidance and thus learn to make wise educational and vocational decisions. Coun¬ selors hold conferences each Wednesday eveninsr J o for parents who wish to make evening appoint¬ ments. The new position of Director of Pupil Per¬ sonnel Services makes the program in Guidance more complete. Mr. Lawrence Cox, who is on a year’s leave of absence to teach in Japan, is sen¬ io r guidance counselor. In 1960 the program for the academically- limited student was started in high school. This Special Class attempts to provide a pressure — free area in which academic subjects can be taught at grade levels which provide success for the student who works at his own learning rate determined by his capabilities and his potential. In addition to reading, writing and arithmetic, creative arts, typing, music, social studies, physical education and home economics are included in the program for Special Class. 16