Belmont High School - Blueprint Yearbook (Belmont, MA)

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Mr. Domenic Arangio Phys. Ed.; Football; Hockey Mr. Joseph L. Aceornero Phys. Ed.; Swimming; Swim Team With the beautiful new facilities and a greater variety of course choices, the Phys. Ed. depart- ment is becoming one of the more progressive and creative departments in the school. From swimming and wrestling to modern dance, stu- dents are letting out their energy and really hav- ing a good time. Mr Robert Whatley Phys. Ed.; Football; Wrestling PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mrs. Calista Keaveney Phys. Ed.; Basketball; Field Hockey; Tennis l, V :3 r v Miss B. Alberta Cleary Phys. Ed.; Field Hockey; Softball Cheerleading; Pep Club; Synchronized Swimming Mr. T. Meldon Wenner Director of Health and Phys. Ed. Want to learn mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or how to plan a diet? Now all this and more is available to BHS students in the new health edu- cation course taught by Miss Joan Bentz. The course of study depends on the grade you are in: freshmen learn about chemical substances in the body; sophomores study emotional development; juniors examine nutrition and diet; and seniors study consumer and safety education. The pro- gram consists of four 8-week units, with one unit allocated to each year in the high school. Cer- tainly, the freshmen will be the healthiest gradu- ating class Belmont ever has had! The classes consist mainly of discussions, but Miss Bentz has diversified the curriculum with films, tapes, books, slides, and demonstrations. HEALTH EDUCATION Mi ss Joan Bentz Health Education; Swimming; 25

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With a whir of machinery, girls are swept into the exciting world of high fasion. They are in- troduced to the basic techniques of designing and sewing, and experiment through making their own creations. The annual fashion show demon- strates the abilities the girls have acquired. Fash- ion Design is a perfect start for girls headed for a career in the fashion world, or for developing the joy of being creative. Miss K. A. Dudzinski Foods; Homemaking; Color Guard Miss Katherine Kearney Fashion Design; Homemaking MUSIC Dr. Jon S. Nicholson Mr. Raymond Kuutti Director of Music; Concert Band Orchestra; Instrumental Music; Choir Have you ever thought about how much work is involved in putting on a concert? Or would you just like to learn more about a fascinating subject? Either way, there’s something for every- one in the Music Department. Led by a well- rounded staff, the music classes, band, orchestra, and glee clubs are a sharp bunch of hard workers who admit flat out that they gain a lot of ex- perience through their involvement. FASHION DESIGN “What are we making today. Miss D?” “Brownies with soap.” One learns never to inter- rupt a group while they’re cooking, you might find yourself with a crepe in your face. Tunnels in the muffins are caused by batter that is too smooth. Cupcakes made with the wrong in- gredients taste like rubber, and quizzes on mea- surements, equivalents, and on recipes keep the food’s students on their toes. “Remember girls, not too much 10-X.” FOOD 24

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Left— not right! . . . Put on your blinkers . . . Quick, the brake! . . . No, you’re in reverse . . . Watch out for that tree . . . This isn’t the Indianapolis Speedway so SLOW DOWN! ... First put the key in the ignition . . . Keep your eyes on the road . . . Not the girls on the sidewalk . . . Mr. Hedemark and Mr. Yazejian have their hands full with novices . . . chuckle! MECHANICAL DRAWING My T-square isn’t even straight! . . . You mean to tell me we can’t even afford one can of Rubber Dust? . . . The brushes are made from sterilized horse hair? Don’t be fooled— there are many serious students who learn the basics of drafting and architecture under the guidance of Mr. Hedemark. There is lots of room for creativity in the course, whether one is recreating Cape Cod on graph paper, or building a model of the high school. As Mr. Hedemark would say, “Mm! Mm! Good!” Mr. Albert W. Hedemark Drafting; Driver Education DRIVER EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL ARTS One of the most forgotten but useful departments in the school is the Industrial Arts Department. Consid- ered a strictly male subject in the past, this year Indus- trial Arts has gone co-ed with the enrollment of three girls. A major project of the year in wood shop classes was the refurbishing of a horse drawn buggy. The classes not only prepare students for careers in the in- dustrial arts, but provide a background that helps stu- dents in doing general handiwork around the house. Mr. John J. Corrigan Metal Wood Lab; Key Club 26