Bridgton High School - Corona Yearbook (Bridgton, ME)

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Mr. Arthur Kilborn - Albegra I, Gen. Math Applied Math - U. of Me., B.S. The History Department at B.H.S. seems to be a very versatile one. The teachers take a very active part in many of the extra cur- ricular activities. Mrs. Parker not only teaches Economics, Prob- lems of Democracy and Civics but also coaches Junior Prize Speak- ing and various speech contests, one of which is the annual V.F.W. Voice of Democracy speech in which students partici- pating must write their own original speech. The contestants are judged, the winners are announced, and they then speak at a school assembly. This year Liz Warren was awarded first place, Holly Sanborn second and Greg Crosby was third. Liz will go on to other contests. Mr. Coombs teaches history, English, and Drivers Education, a new aspect of the school curriculum, summer and fall. Mr. Barnes has experienced many ventures to foreign countries thus bringing his world history students a little closer to his subject. History is life itself-an exciting and essential part of a com- plete education. At B.H.S. we strive not only to learn but to make these facts more of a reality. Mr. Richard Coombs - English, Civics, History U. of Me., Assoc, of Arts, B.S. Ed. 13 Mrs. Eleanor Parker - P.O.D., Civics, Economics History - Bates, A.B.

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Mr. Richard Bucknell Biology, Gen. Science Gorham State College, B.S. Mr. Eugene Whitney - Chemistry, Biology Science - Boston University, U. of New Hampshire Colby, Salem State College, B.S. Ed., M.S.T. Math and science maintain an important aspect of a well- rounded education at Bridgton High School. The faculty members of this department strive for high academic standards and awareness of the many career choices after graduation and further education. In the science field, Mr. Bucknell instructs Biology and Earth Science. Mr. Whitney not only teaches Biology, Earth Science and Chemistry, but also coaches J. V. Basketball and Baseball. Mr. Spear teaches Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math, and Physics. Mr. Kilborn instructs Algebra and Commercial Math and coaches football and Varsity Basketball. Because the needs of students differ and change, B.H.S. strives to meet these demands. This year Mr. Goodman instructs a new re- fresher course in basic math and arithmetic. In a well-rounded curriculum the importance of math and science must be readily stressed to all students. Mrs. Kilborn and Mr. Dwelley instruct studies in business math, bookkeeping, along with the other courses in typing, shorthand, etc. This certainly is a growing world of science and math and so B.H.S. must also be a smaller sphere where these two subjects play a most important role. 12 Mr. Norman Spear - Physics, Ad. Math, Algebra II, Geometry U. of Me., B. S. U. of Wyoming

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Mr. Jack Barnes - English, History Willimantic Teachers College, A.S.; N. Dakota State College, B.S. Mr. Craig Gray - English - U. of Conn. B.A., New Britain Teachers College, Brown University Guiding students in the awareness of English Literature and the background of our language is a cultural aspect at B.H.S. Our many English teachers lend a strong hand in not only teaching students to appreciate the classics but also in stimulating young minds to create their own style and sense of taste. Mr. Riley, new to us this year, instructs many divisions of English. His job encompasses teaching grammar to the Freshman and guiding each Senior in producing his own thesis. Mrs. J. Cook, Mr. Coombs, and Mr. Barnes teach the f reshmen, Sophomore, and Junior classes of English. Mr. Gray, head of the English Depart- ment, sees representatives from all four grades each day in his English classes. He also is the faculty advisor to the Corona, the B.H.S. year book. This historic account of a year at school pre- sents many opportune chances for students to express their talents in creative writing, planning, and artistic abilities. Many thoughts and ideas are created in the library where students are allowed to do research, read books, or just browse. So that the library may reach as many as possible, B.H.S. has made sure that in it there is something of interest to every student. Mr. George Riley - English - Bates College, A.B. 14