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

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JESSIE M. BROWN, B.S. Framingham State College Home Economics Vocational Human Relations EDITH M. SAUTTER, R.N., B.S.E., M.Ed Mount Auburn School of Nursing Boston University Home Nursing Health School Nurse BARBARA S. KIRKPATRICK, B.S. University of Massachusetts Home Economics Practical Mathematics c s H N H 0 U E M R A E S L I N G Home Economics is one of the most useful and essential arts for girls. The area of personal social and family relationship helps the student to select goals and values for all stages of the family cycle which give meaning to personal family and com¬ munity living. Knowledge of the basic fundamen¬ tals of clothing, foods and nutrition is gained. Students enjoy buying, preparing and serving at¬ tractive meals and making some of their own clothing. Home projects are required in addition to classroom projects. Field trips are included in the program. Management and Consumer Eco¬ nomics develops long range goals for financial security. In Home Economics all areas are covered each year. The rooms provided for Home Eco¬ nomic classes offer an ideal atmosphere. Home Nursing teaches the student the knowl¬ edge, techniques, and skills needed to give nurs¬ ing and emergency care safely and effectively. Prevention of disease and general health educa¬ tion are stressed. The characteristics and care of the child from birth to pre-school age are studied in Child Growth and Development. In the course of First Aid emphasis is placed on preparedness for national disasters. Physical examinations as well as examination of eyes, ears and teeth are given periodically to all students. Students are required to read and report on current literature concerned with health and medicine. Individua health rooms are provided and are adjacent to the classroom.

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THOMAS P. BUDREWICZ, A.B. Brown University Algebra Geometry GEORGE R. JONELUNAS, B.A., M.Ed. Amherst College Harvard University Geometry Senior Mathematics FRANCIS G. MAHER, B.B.A. Boston University Geometry Algebra Practical Mathematics EARNEST R. ROBERT Springfield Trade School Mechanical Drawing Practical Mathematics The main objective of the mathematics courses is to develop in each student an understanding of the number systems and of the operation on them. This training benefits the student when, in more complex mathematics courses, he encounters a challenge in abstract thinking involving num¬ bers, geometric figures, and standardized symbols. Good habits of logical reasoning are developed. Senior Mathematics is offered to qualified sen¬ iors who plan to major in mathematics in college or who have a special interest in obtaining a good foundation in mathematics. Practical Mathematics is designed to meet the needs and interests of other students and emphasis in this course is placed on practical problems generally encountered in every¬ day use along with an opportunity to study the slide rule and simple elements of Algebra and Geometry. Mrs. Kirkpatrick is also a member of the Mathematics Department. In Mechanical Drawing precision and neatness are emphasized. Basic skills in lettering and geo¬ metric construction are included in the course. Pride in results of work and a craftmen’s respect for work, tools, and his occupations are stressed continually. Scale drawings and the mastery of drafting techniques, through the use of drafting tools, are a part of the course. Miss Donahue teaches a class in Mechanical Drawing. IP

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T I 0 N H. DANIEL DYER, JR., B.S. Arnold College Physical Education Athletics One needs a strong healthy body and mind to insure success and happiness in life. The physical education department plans a program to meet the physical and recreational needs of both boys and girls. Not only does the program offer activi¬ ties for continuous physical development, but also students learn worthwhile activities for leisure time. Physical education classes are held outdoors whenever possible and during this time the girls play field hockey, tennis, and softball in addition to performing various exercises. The boys prac¬ tice football, tennis, baseball, and track with emphasis on the skills involved as well as doing ex¬ ercises. Basketball, volley ball, tumbling, and gym¬ nastics on the ropes are some of the indoor activities. The basic fundamentals and rules of each game are taught. Physical tests are given periodi¬ cally to determine agility, strength, skill and en¬ durance of each individual. Library Science, an orientation course in library skills, is taught by the librarian to all sophomores in regular class periods. In addition to teaching library instruction, the librarian trains interested students to work as student librarians. The library is used before school in the morning, after school and is used every hour of the school day. Much research is done in the school library as well as wide reading of periodicals and books for reports. At the present time the library has approximately 7500 volumes, five daily newspapers and sixty periodicals. A library of professional books and magazines is available to teachers and a file on occupational and career information along with colleere bulletins meet the needs of the students. Picture and pamphlet files serve the classroom teacher. 21