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

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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.”

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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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1 am indebted to my father for living, but to my teacher for living well. We, the students of Bourne High School, recognizing the prodigious task which faces our teachers in educating us against what seems, at times insurmountable odds, pause to recognize an insatiable come-what-may at- tachment and perservance to duty. In its dedication our faculty is a credit to the teaching profession and we would like to pay silent tribute to those whom we owe so much. We, therefore, salute: Miss Bailey for her pleasant and friendly smile, her consideration of others, and intro- ducing us to the study of English. Mr. Butler for his friendly understanding and morale-building, his ability to see both sides of any situation, and for making us good, safe drivers. Mr. Cluff for his patience, tolerance, good sportsmanship, and his expert instruction in woodworking and mechanical drawing. Mr. Comings for his contagious enthusiasm and spirit, his encouragement and his train- ing us in sportsmanship and athletics. Mr. Fitzgerald for his wit, humor, pleasant conversation, and his giving us a solid foundation in math and science. Miss Gedges for her friendly sense of humor, her listening to our problems, and help- ful guidance in business training and office practice. Mr. Gray for his cheerful greeting and smile, making us feel worthy, for imparting language techniques to us, and acting as eyes to those blind to the future Miss Holden for her sense of humor, fairness, strict class control, and enjoyable con- veyance of science and biology to us. Mrs. Kiniry for her understanding, extra help and advice, and for rounding out our English program. Mr. Laughton for his sympathetic understanding and good-naturedness, piloting of a championship basketball team, and skillful teaching of shorthand, typing and bookkeeping. Mr. Margarones for our freshman adjustments, his creative ideas in extra-curricula activities, imparting to us the knowledge of the various histories, and making us better citizens and people. Mrs. Rose for sharing with us her many travel experiences, assisting in department of social studies, and imparting to us a knowledge of French. Mr. Stahura for his helpful advice to our problems, showing us how we can work and still have fun, his gifted knowledge and speech, and conducting numerous assembly programs. Mrs Sullivan for her morale lifting talks, her sparking of spirit, and helping our physical development. Mr. Thorne for helping us with orchestra and band, training our voices in chorus and for being our friend. Miss Tuck for her friendly companionship, listening to our problems, spreading cheer, and showing us proper methods of homemaking. Mrs. Walker for her art enthusiasm guiding us to art appreciation, and training us in the use of colors. 14