West Bridgewater High School - Climber Yearbook (West Bridgewater, MA)

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.f 'Q in , ff' A ' m wxxffi a v 'i. ' E HOME ECGNOMICS The purpose of Household Arts is to give students a clearer understanding of the responsibilities of ' family living and its relationship to life in our so- ciety. Personal grooming, care and selection of cloth- ing, sewing, home nursing, child care, food selection I and preparation, and budgeting of time and money are all included in this course. X H591 u ' 1 V 1 .4 1 4, 1 1 . , v' 6 , v v i, 1 As part of their instruction, young homemakers prepare and serve luncheons. Mrs. DeVeber, Mrs. Litzen PRACTICAL ARTS lim' The Industrial Arts course comprises three areas of the general shop system. These areas consist of Wood 3 i ' lflp QA 1 i ' Working, printing, and electricity. Starting in the 7th ' L 7 ' grade,pupils are exposed to all three subjects with the opportunity to select one in which to specialize in the junior and senior years. . I -M :M c-:sm ' rf --WNMDM A. 1. f 1 Mr. Folsom, Mr. Williams 1 1 Actual experience gives these boys a knowledge of machinery. ..J

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f', gil! Ei? fe- -fi Mrs. Shukis, Mrs. Wheeler. CGMMERCIAL mon needs in the area of business of all pupils and the vocational business needs of pupils who desire to prepare for employment in business occupations. Our program endeavors to develop knowledges, skills, habits, attitudes, and ideals necessary for successful beginning and advancement in business. A new feature has been the use of records in - . the Typewriting I classes and dictation records This group of boys and girls are busy in the ShO1'thandIIg1'Oup. learning the technique of touch typing. MUSIC A D ART West Bridgewater High School tries to expose its students to cultural influences believing that it is the part of education ,f- to teach people how to live as well as how to make a living. Through literature, music and art, all our children are given some acquaintances with their cultural heritage. - x fi A' '23 -. N' Mr. Lewis, Mr. Rathbun. 06' t ' S' 3.-.tl ,Q ', 1- lo ., 0 fo, 5 0 o 4 0 990 S5.9bOl't U ' ' l'u 's 90 C These seniors employ in their work their knowledge gained from other cultures. Business education is designed to meet the com-

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,.. , V ,,.- :Q ,ii V, , I ,, wc . A . 1, sf' 5. . g I y I . i I ' ? ' ef-Er., h 1, ff rm, Q f -Munn l F-L. Miss Dana, Mr. Golding PHYSICAL EDUCATIQN A release from academic subjects is found in the gym which is a required subject throughout high school. Portions of the year are devoted to such activities as football, badminton, basketball, tumbling, softball, gymnastics, and other games. Along with i ' -H A the development of a healthy mind, physical , , education em hasizes a health bod . Under supervision boys are given a chance to p y y show their athletic abilities. Exercises make the girls ready for the games that follow. I