Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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499178 LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Bon jourgln these years of uncer- tainty between nations, what could be a better way to become Friendly with our European neighbors than to learn to spealc their languages? What could be more enjoyable than an alternoon watch- ing French movies, listening to people speaking about France, playing French games, or exploring the past ol France in museums - all while increasing French vocabulary and improving accent? The meetings were conducted completely en Francais, and although it must be ad- mitted that there was not quite as much chatting in Ule cercle lrancaisn as in other clubs, any amount ol conversation in the language oF France was ol profit to the pupil. This club was certainly an enjoyable supplement to academic classworlc and an aid to the members' success this year. Ji President . . . . Lucie Adam Vice-President . . . . Sally Lord Secretary . . . Nancy Concannon Treasurer . . . . Philip Kerivan Adviser . . Miss Mary L. Waters Xin Villlfjfi

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13 Suu' BY 24' , ,Q nn ,- , ,f S , f , , Q- ' L - 1 Q f 9 1'-T fx xp 4 A 1-at-Tl,,'s:, , X JJ m 'X if - X 1 7 . X l il 7 . L la' A Q Q' - - .1 L - QRIAANT -L I .N I1 N E if r Mg :gg f Q 54 -- f Q-: r ' 1- Q Q-x 1 x Q... . , --x X N Je' i LQf1i5v L: xix President . . . Louise Lynch Vice-President . . Greta Soyland Secretary ..... . Betty Duffy Treasurer . ...... Jane Burns President of Social Committee . Sally Lane Adviser ...,... Mr. Argento EL CLUB ESPANOL Saludos del club espanoll From the Spanish classes ol Newton l-ligh School came this year Spanish students who wished to malce use of their previous study ol the language, to improve their accents, to increase their vocabularies, and to spend an enjoyable afternoon at the same time. The regular monthly meet- ings of del club espanol vvere carried on in Spanish and vvere recorded by the club secretary' in Spanish, ol course. Furthermore, the senores and senoritas of the club were entertained this year by movies, and speeches delivered by lormer inhabitants of South America, on Spain or the Spanish-spealcing South American countries, and Spanish singers. They also played Spanish, What's the name lor it . . .'? , charades, and num- erous other games that contributed to the enjoyment ol the members and to the success ol the club's lall program. i l

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V 1. x QUT ca President . . . Dorothy I-lalloran Vice-President . . . Rita Kirby Secretary . . . Nancy Concannon Treasurer . . . . Wayne Finegar Adviser . Miss Edith Rideout HH FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Future Teachers of America was organized last year by a group of seniors who were interested in teaching and in youth guidance. The club is under the leadership ol the National Education As- sociation, and is Sponsored by the New- ton Federation ol Teachers. This year club members helped in social settlement houses and also visited some oi the New- ton schools. l'lere they observed the methods of social workers and teachers in handling youth and its problems. Qther activities included discussions with Dr. l'lomer Anderson, superin- tendent ol schools, and other members of the Newton Administrative Staff for help in the preparation for teaching. Club members were also guests of the Boston University chapter of the Future Teachers ol America. Membership in this club is extremely valuable to all students who are interested in teaching as a profession.