Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Miss Janet Geggis Ten nix; Cheerleaders Mr. Robert Whatley Football; Baseball Physical Education Physical fitness has become a vital part of the American way of life. Because of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness, several new sets of exercises have been introduced into the curriculum to increase coordination and stamina. In addition to the endurance tests, the boys struggle through calisthenics while dodging basketballs thrown by coaches Whatley and Crutchfield. Fall would not be complete without Saturday football games. During the winter, the sounds of dribbled basketballs and the groans of the wrestlers and weight lifters echo through the halls. As spring moves in, the boys move out to the Concord Avenue field for track and baseball. Girls begin the year imitating tired horses and angry cats while doing their exercises. The agility gained by these contortions is put to use with the apparatus equipment. The girls work with enthusiasm and cooperation to make their leant sports successful. In view of the growing concern for a healthy America, the physical education teachers have planned a vigorous program for the student body. 19

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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

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Mr. Michael J. Egan Woodworking Mr. Carlton L. Seaman Machine Shop; Track V ocational Mr. Joseph L. Rogers Automotive Shop Two additions to the faculty, combined with last year’s new school building, give Belmont Vocational-Technical students the opportunity for diversified and intensive training in skills as well as a study of theory. The student who studies automotive repairs and servicing learns to work with automobiles, tractors, motorcycles, and internal combustion machines. The electrical wiring department emphasizes speed, accuracy. and knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Boys studying in the machine work and technology shop are required to know how to build and operate machine tools and to make complex adjustments. In the mill carpentry and cabinetmaking shop, students are guided in the skills and knowledge required in many involved projects. Boys graduated from the sheet metal and metal fabricating shop know how to work from blueprints and sketches. Experience in these shops makes it possible for these students to get fine jobs after graduation. Mr. John Catalini English Mr. Henry Haroian Electrical 20 Mr. Philip N. Normandin Mechanical Drawing