Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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T. Saia. L. Re0eitt, Mr. Rogers, li. Blanchette AUTO SHOP-Buzz and hum of activity . . . learning what is under the hood . . . spark plugs, carburetors, and batteries . . . exploring “foreign imports . . . testing the repair jobs VOCATIONAL MACHINE SHOP—Demonstrating the use of the machines . . . learning the versatility of the planer . . . hammers and screw drivers begin to take shape . . . patching, restoring and inventing D. Elwell. N. Woodfall. E. Wallis Mr. Seaman. G. Todaro ELECTRICAL SHOP-Volts and ohms . . . learning to handle power . . . repairing electrical appliances in the school building . . . applying safety measures . . . wiring for the dances 14

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i'oods (Miss Smith helps giris follow the recipe FOODS—“Quiet down girls! . . . learning cooking principles . . . canning . . . baking . . . eating the results . . . free samples to chosen faculty . . . clean-up’s the chore! MECHANICAL DRAWING Mechanical Drawing (Accuracy—Dr. Betten-cottrt instructing) HOME ECONOMICS FASHION DESIGN— “Fashion’s flair” . . . good grooming guaranteed . . . notebooks . . . lining, sewing. and fitting again . . . breaking sewing machine needles Fashion and Design (E. Veneri. --Howatt. ’. Gill. ’. Waters) ART Art (Mrs. Sanderson, II. Gowcn, D. Sint iris) MECHANICAL DRAW1N G—“Be yourself! . . . “Don’t sell yourself short! . . . using protractors, rulers, compasses and triangles . . . striving for neatness, accuracy, and clarity MUSIC ART—learning the fundamentals of good artsmanship . . . “Use the wash from a puddle—not the box ... a new side course in art appreciation—enjoying the great masters DRIVER EDUCATION DRIVER EDUCATION—“Any li- censed or unlicensed person learning how to operate a car safely and correctly . . . memorizing those little pink biblcs” . . . result— polite drivers MUSIC— Unless you can get two lingers in your mouth, you’re not singing properly . . . Wake up, people! . . . practicing for the Christmas Concert, Spring Concert, and Music Festivals . . . Problem—200 people: 190 robes?! Drivers Education (J. Cassella. J. Carty, J. Bourgeois, W. Berthelson, Dr. Bettencourt)

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DIRECTOR CROWSON: We, the boys , thank you for the helpful guidance you have given us during the years we have spent going through the Vocational School. We think that you have been a very busy man, and we hope that the time you spent with us will not prove wasted in future years. Respectfully yours, The CLASS OF ‘62 2uU R. Pclrine. R. Trapani. Mr. Crowson SHEET METAL SHOP—Selecting and using proper hand and machine tools .. . eye shields and blow torches . . . learning to weld efficiently . . . great future for those who know A. Amo, R. Uontempo. Mr. Corrigan WOODWORKING SHOP-Lcarning from Mr. Egan’s skill . . . flying chips and sawdust... surprising and pleasing results —handsome and practical cabinets, bookcases. desks—really good usable things A. Peterson, Mr. Egan. F. McCormick 15