Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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International Baccalaureate Wellesley High School is one of thirty-two secondary schools in the nation to offer the International Baccalaureate program. Now in its second year at WHS. the IB program is headed by Miss Lynn Moore It is extremely rigorous, requiring each candidate to take a heavy course load, as well as to participate in a number of activities specifically formulated for the IB program. Upon completion of the program, each candidate is required to take an exam in each of his or her six courses and to submit an extended essay concerning one of his or her chosen subiects The IB provides a regimen of studies and an entrance exam recognized at universities throughout the world Not only is the IB in¬ valuable to students wishing to apply to foreign universities, but it is also highly respected by American institutions, that are aware of the maturity and dedication necessary on the student’s part for the completion of such a program Most colleges and universities waive freshman requirements for students who have earned IB diplomas, presenting a cost savings of up to $10,000 for one year’s tuition. Miss Moore is not alone in her excitement over the instigation of this important option She comments. “I think it says something about the kind of education we have here in Wellesley.” II can I be as bad as trial. Alexa ' i Aie a ( ansi wetting into Calculus (Adam Gould)

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Academia 1982 Johnny our buddy ' (John Callahan) A future senior ' (Chris Sullivan) WO) wins it ' (Marianne Woinar) Bod does it again! (Sarah Bodden) Macca. you did it, too. (Jack McIntyre) Izumi Kitade

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English “Lost in his books” (Mr. Griffin) “The true intellect” (Mr. McCormick) The English Department, one of the largest in the school, as English is a requirement, consists of fourteen teachers, three of whom are part-time. The department of¬ fers a large and varied selection of writing, literature, and skills in electives. The sophomore program is American Literature, and Juniors and Seniors attend electives. Class sizes vary ac-cording to popularity and students’ schedul¬ ing, but the basic class-size guideline is twenty-one students. The reduction of staff and consolidation of offer¬ ings is caused not only by Pro position 2 ' h, but also by declining enrollment. Both journalism and yearbook will not be offered next year, illustrating the trend in minimizing course offerings. The head of the department, Mr. Brooks Goddard, speaks highly of the teachers under his direction. He asserts, “Our versatility is the best aspect, virtually every member of the department could teach any course, and another is their willingness to accept the challenge. ' ’ Mrs. Ress and Mrs. Bretholz Brookes Goddard