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

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JUSTUS P. ALLEN, Jr., A.B., A.M. Vocational: English Guidance Social Studies KARL J. DIHLMANN University of Vermont Vocational: Mathematics Science Drawing JAMES FOTOPULOS, B.S.E. Fitchburg State College Vocational: English Social Studies ROBERT P. HEMPEL Worcester Boys’ Trade School Vocational: Mathematics Science Drawing ROBERT RICHARDSON Northampton Commercial Vocational: Related Carpentry Vocational education has a definite aim and should not be regarded as general education. Be¬ ing situated in a community where the majority of workers are in industry, the Vocational School has for its objective the training for profitable em¬ ployment. The vocational student is trained in skills and good work habits, in the operation of the tools, machines of industry, in the use of measuring and testing devices of industry, and of the application of knowledge of mathematics, sci¬ ence, English, social studies and other cultural subjects. This preparation tends to make for the employer a valuable apprentice out of an earnest vocational graduate and it usually decreases the term of apprenticeship by a considerable amount. The vocational student alternates studies in class¬ room and in the shop each week. Thirty hours is spent in the shop and the alternate week is spent in the classroom where the student has related and academic subjects. In this way he is not only pursuing the required training needed for employ¬ ment, but is educated in tf cultural subjects that make him an intelligent citizen. This is cer¬ tainly an exemplary form of t danced education and the industrious and consci ntious student graduates equipped to take his plac, in industry. 22

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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

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HAROLD S. FRENCH Worcester Boys’ Trade School Vocational Machine Shop CLARENCE RANDALL Greenfield Vocational Vocational Auto Shop EMIL DIHLMANN Fitchburg State College Vocational House Carpentry STANLEY RZONCA Westfield Trade School Vocational Auto Shop JOSEPH O. TAYLOR Gloucester High School Vocational: Mathematics, English Science, Print Shop The shops are well equipped with the basic machines and tools of four trades: machine, auto¬ mobile, printing, and house carpentry. The pro¬ jects which are carried on in the shops are of com¬ mercial standards and the tolerances allowed in measurements are as limited as those in industry. No practice work is carried on for the shop per¬ sons; all jobs are “live” projects which are carried to completion. The students are responsible for printing up the school newspaper, programs, and other printed forms. In the automobile shop, cars are brought in to be repaired and are sent out in running condition. Wood products, small tools, and furniture are constructed in the shops. Actual house construction is one of the objectives for this year. Because of his training, the adjustment from student life to the demanding life of a full-time worker is not as difficult for a vocational graduate as it would be for a graduate of the regular high school. A four year course is offered in the Voca¬ tional School. 23