Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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12 Walter StJ, r lira Principal’ W. pjjci (j i jpO impart to each student the be st education consistent with his ability in an atmosphere of wholesomeness, to develop those skills, at- titudes and ideals which will make of him a worthy and responsible members of our society, this is our philosophy of education. Lincoln once said that he would study to prepare him- self and perhaps his chance would come. A climate of opinion which decries mediocrity and strives for perfection kindles intellectual curiosity which in turn provides mankind with the best in academic achievement. At no time in mankind’s history has op- portunity knocked louder. The sciences and mathematics are in great demand. It may be that these studies will alleviate the world’s major ills, improve the conditions of living, prevent future calamities and indeed determine whether or not mankind itself survives. But to minimize or exclude the humanities from one’s intellectual development would but pro- duce a hulk without a soul, a world without the aesthetics of faith, charity and hope — a valley of vacuums.

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eacnerS Miss Virginia Bailey, B.A. B.A. at Bates College English; Librarians; Director Senior play; Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. William Butler, B.S., M.Ed. B.S. at Hyannis State Teachers College M.Ed. at Boston University Freshmen Shop; Driver Training; Athletic Association Advisor; Senior Class Advisor Mr. William Cluff, B.S. B.S. at Boston Teachers College Industrial Arts; Mechanical Drawing Mr. Frederick Comings, B.S. B.S. at the University of New Hampshire Physical Education; Director of Boy’s Athletics; Consumer Science; Key Club Mr. Raymond Fitzgerald. B.A. B.A. at Brown University Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Miss Ann Gedges, B.B.A. B.B.A. at Northeastern University Commercial Subjects; Assistant Director of Senior play Mr. John Gray, A.B., M.Ed. A. B. at Providence College M.Ed. at Boston University Latin; Guidance Director; Freshman Class Advisor Miss Lynnette Holden, B.S. B. S. at Sargent College General Science; Biology; Prom Advisor; Junior Class Advisor Mrs. Ruth Kiniry, A.B. A. B. at Boston University English; Sophomore Class Advisor Mr. Andrew Laughton, B.S. B. S. at University of Maine Commercial Subjects; Financial Secretary; Assistant Coach Football; Coach Basketball; Junior Class Advisor Mr. John Margarones, A.B., B.S. Ed., M.A. A. B. Bates College B. S.Ed. at Gorham State Teachers College M.A. at Boston University Social Studies; Faculty Advisor of Student Council; Honor Society, and Yearbook; Freshman Class Advisor and Guidance Counselor Mrs. Constance Rose, B.A. B.A. at Rollins College French; Social Studies; Librarians; Sophomore Class Advisor Mrs. Ann Sullivan Posse-Nissen Health; Girls Physical Ed.; Cheerleaders; GitL Athletics Mr. Carlton Thorne. B S. B.S. at Lowell State Teachers College Mu ic Director; Orchestra; Band Miss Marilyn Tuck. B.S. B.S. Boston Teachers College Related Arts; Vocational Homemaking Mrs. Irene Walker Rhode I land School of Design Art Supervisor 11

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13 It is therefore so essentially obvious that the end product of education be well rounded — that no facet of a modern education be neg- lected. By following the best precepts of past teaching we are but making it possible for mankind to successfully endure. Often minimized and sometimes overlooked ate four essential services in our school. These are: 1 . Cafeteria 2. Guidance 3. Custodians 4. Health Our cafeteria feeds about 300 students in about two hours. One can see at once the problems of menu variety and quantity prep- aration. Visitors who eat with us are generous in their praise of both quality and quantity. Guidance serves both the student and ad- ministration in problems of placement, after high school selection of schools and colleges, administration of the testing program, alumni surveys, registration for courses, scholarship opportunities and counseling. It is a most im- portant adjunct of a modern school and is being done exceptionally well. Parents’ nights, both of the high school students and eighth graders, Visitation Day for incoming freshmen are the developments of this department. We are fortunate in being blessed with two fine custodians. Both the interior and the ex- terior of the building are well kept. It is amaz- ing how often visitors compliment the work of these men. Never has there been a time when either or both men have been called upon for various and extra activities but they have cheerfully and efficiently performed be- yond the call of duty. Such men are rare and we deeply appreciate their efforts. Our students’ health is most important to us because the better the health, the bett er the at- tendance and school performance. Examina- tions of the eyes, ears, and teeth are given and parents notified of the results. Everyone is given physical examinations and no student ( boy or girl ) may participate in sports until the physical examination has been completed. Better than 95 % of our students have had polio vaccine, in fact, percentage-wise, we stand first on the Cape in this regard. These things do not just happen. A great deal of planning and record keeping are required. To our nurses, doctors, dentist and Board of Health we grate- fully say Thank you for a job well done.”