Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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At this point the getaway car will be waiting Taking it easy Mr. Burke at work MATHEMATICS Geometry, trigonometry, algebra, and calculus con- stitute the cumulative progression of math education. For every student with ability greater than average, there exists a math course harder than his ability such that every homework assignment less than completed assures that the first test grade will be less than pass- ing. Thus as the student ' s grade approaches zero, the limit of the teacher’s patience becomes undefined. With grades on math tests like vivid signs, and circle equations to be solved (not easy as pie) it is no won- der one trigs off on tangents. Official taxing problems raised in the business course account for a blue profit in practical revenue of knowledge. With each course the competition and intensity in the field of mathematics becomes more acute. Final accomplishments parallel one’s power to raise bases of understanding. Mr. Sullivan is ready Awk! Q 2 + fO—O duuv iwnai ST H 15

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LANGUAGE The language department of Belmont High School has developed deepe r dimensions. Audio-visual aids, films, tapes, maps, and records are shaping a modern language program which teaches the student to think and converse fluently in the foreign tongue. In a new language laboratory, accomodating thirty-five students, oral practice makes the goal of perfection in fluency, pronunciation, intonation, and comprehension more at- tainable. Improved methods of travel and closer foreign rela- tions of the present indicate the future will bring us into frequent contact with other cultures. An under- standing of world history, customs, civilizations, and association with foreign cultures is essential. A firm foundation in languages will benefit us in building for tomorrow. This is Mercury Control And now. mes betes Mrs. Mezzacappa This is the operator Miss Sullivan, the teacher? 14 i

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The new art room inspires ARTS AND SKILLS Miss Kearney approves first cut Art is perhaps one of the most excit- ing courses available at Belmont High School. With the incentive which Mrs. Sanderson poses and the philosophy that talent is secondary to interest and imagi- nation, art is a gratifying study. Art is an infinite exploration of line, shape, and texture. One learns to see beauty everywhere, to see shape and line in every object. One learns to use unlim- ited media, such as charcoal, water color, pastels, drawing pencils, and pen and ink. One learns balance, proportion, perspective, and technique in commer- cial, abstract, and fine arts. Knowledge gained from this course is infinitely useful. Upon leaving room 413, one carries away not only a portfolio of drawings, but also knowledge and love of art. Sewing for tomorrow HOME ECONOMICS Blueprints The Home Economics course provides a girl with skills which will be useful throughout her life, in ca- reers or in home living. In the Fashion Design course, girls study character- istics and care of fabrics, suitability of style to figure- type, and methods of careful construction of a gar- ment. Fashion design, a form of art, requires not only patience and skill, but also a knowledge of color and lines, and their optical effect. The ability to sew is both a practical skill and a rewarding form of self-expres- sion. With this training, women find career opportuni- ties in designing and retailing. The Foods course combines theoretical knowledge of nutritional foods value with practical application in foods preparation. Concentration in this skill could lead to a career as a dietician. Whether for personal use or for training toward ca- reers, the goal of the Home Economics program at Belmont High School is to combine productivity with creativity. Doc B and his drivers?