Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT MR. PETER LANZA — Public Speaking, Coll. Eng. 2 (AUUSIC DEPARTIUENT MUSIC — The purpose of the music courses, taught by Mr. Egidio Bisceglia, was to instill a better understanding and fuller appreciation of music. Through participation in the school band, chorus, and music appreciation classes, this goal was achieved. 24 MRS. ELSIE ADAMS — Public Speaking, Theater Arts SPEECH AND DRAMA — With the aid of Mrs. Elise Adams and Mr. Peter Lanza, students were given the opportunity to develop their skills in public speaking, voice control, and quality of diction. A new course in Theater Arts, a study of the mechanics and basics of stage production, was incorporated into the speech and drama program. MR. EGIDIO BISCEGLIA — Music

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MISS PAULINE CICCONE MRS. PAULA PERLA PHYSICAL EDUCATION — The three days per week sessions in gym offered participation in competitive sports, gymnastics, and health classes. Mr. William Hazell heads this department that attempts to de- velop physically and mentally sound students. MR. RALPH CAISSE MR. LEON HANNIGAN MR. CARMINE PICUCCI 23

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HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT HOME ECONOMICS — Home Economics this year was more than a course in preparing victuals and garments. Miss Poikonen and Mrs. Fetterman concentrated on teaching students home and kitchen management, consumer education, and nutrition. As in previous years, the students made use of the facilities available at the high school. MISS KAREN POIKONEN — Cooking MRS. JEAN FETTERMAN — Sewing 25