Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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S03 , W' ., ,J 4 ? 4' COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club consists ol girls interested in a business career. Mem- bers participate in the regular monthly meetings, and the programs include dis- cussions ol common interest. Twice dur- ing the year trips were made by the girls to a business organization, where they received valuable information relating to their chosen careers. The club,s gen- eral theme dwells on opportunities oFfered in the business world and re- quirements for success in a business career. Throughout the year, spealters, including some of our own faculty, pre- sented worthwhile talks on good groom- ing, personality, and other points con- sidered in accepting applications lor a job. The need for courtesy, promptness and initiative was stressed as a Hmustn in the Field of business. Members ol this Fine organization are grateful lor the valuable suggestions brought forth at the meetings. . 1- carl 3sa Cf Lvl EL X ye ., A . I K I f f 0 ' N 1 ' 6? 49? 5' lu v - ' - ri so 1 ' , 'Q J x i f 4 lx pf, A l 'gi-2' - Z L , Q I President . . . . Stephanie Zyilkonis Vice-President . . Marion Hargedon Secretary . . . . . Dorothy Coffey Treasurer . . . . . Norma Hamilton Adviser . Miss Virginia L. Altieri

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l HALL. A QQ ' -'IRB li WOR: ,gr H A F MJ! KL CHEMISTRY CLUB The chemistry departmentis hand- piclced group oi young test tube vvavers met again this year with its usual series ol learned lectures and intricate experi- ments. It is a privilege and an honor to be admitted to this club, as its members are chosen only by competitive examina- tion. Moreover, something new Was '9 4,46 so ' rw fx-Wax , X 0, A Civ if is I ED L f C' ,ii 1 OU1' MJ O I X yy Q 'O A L ff' L ' 1 X , KE . , Q, x if v, fs rx W i I lfin, f President . . . Vice-President . Secretary . . Treasurer . . Adviser . . . . Paul Reid . . Phyllis Lewis Richard McElroy . Victoria Barbo Mr. John C. Hall added this year, namely, that the meet- ings were conducted by the members themselves, with Five students leading each program and demonstration. Qne ol the highlights ofthe clubis events was the tour through Lever Brothers labora- tories. ln addition, to the science fair in the spring the club contributed an in- teresting and vvell-received exhibit. Keep an eye on these prospective Mon- sieur and Madame Curies, some day they may be developing products and methods For your better living. l

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