Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Home Economics The talents of cooking and sewing arc integral parts of the home economics courses, the study of which is guaranteed to be useful throughout life, in the home or as a career. In Fashion and Design, students learn the characteristics and care of various fabrics. Styles of clothing, colors, combinations, blending effects, and eye-catching mixtures all play an important role in the course. Dressmaking is not only an economical and productive skill, but it may also lead to a wide range of career opportunities. In cooking, students are instructed in the preparation of foods and their specific nutritional values. Even if one docs not wish a career as a dietician, much practical knowledge is gained from this course. The home economics skills will consistently prove beneficial throughout one’s life. Driver Education Dr. William Bettencourt Mechanical Drawing Because transportation is essential in today’s modern society, our school provides the basic training for safe driving. This course entails classroom study and actual experience on the road. With the knowledge acquired, students develop good judgment and proficient handling of a car. Miss Theresa M. Smith Mathematics: Home Economics Clnh: Field Hockey Miss Katherine F. Kearney Belmontian Cltth: Home Economics Club 17

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Mr. M. Donald Plummer Art Director Mrs. Grctchcn S. Sanderson Art Club; Blueprint Mechanical Drawing Mechanical drawing provides an excellent training in visualization, concentration, and accuracy. A student develops basic skills in modern drafting and designing-room techniques. With this knowledge, a wide variety of job opportunities arc made available. Mrs. l-'lainc Crosby Art All students who have the interest and personal initiative find the art courses at Belmont High School both stimulating and rewarding. Mrs. Sanderson is eager to have her students develop a sense of design and color as well as a general appreciation of art. The ability to express oneself creatively is improved through experience with definite problems which emphasize lettering, pencil and water color techniques, color harmony, and figure drawing. Balance, proportion, and perspective are stressed in the commercial, abstract and fine arts. New media are constantly being added to the program to encourage individual creativity. The knowledge and the keener perception of beauty that is gained from this course greatly contributes to our growth and development. 16

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Developmental Reading The discovery and investigation of words plus the development of reading skills comprise a very interesting and worthwhile subject. Analyzing analogies, classifying antonyms and synonyms, and defining words are only a part of the activities presented. By increasing their reading skills, those enrolled in this course may also accelerate their reading speed and improve their vocabulary. These skills have been found to be so profitable in the educational process that developmental reading has become a required course for all students. Mrs. l.cah SchilT Hookworms Club Mr. Howard Nculeton Music Director; Choral Music Music Belmont High School has a noted music department. The music staff oilers courses which cover a wide range of musical levels. For the beginner, an excellent course in music appreciation is conducted. Students become familiar with various types of music, the lives of composers, and their great works. The more advanced musicians take courses in ear-training, music theory, and elementary harmony. Under the guidance of Mr. Amoruso and Mr. Nettlcton, these courses extend the student's knowledge in the various areas of music. Mr. Dominic Amoruso Instrumental Music 18