Bristol High School - Torch Yearbook (Bristol, CT)

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Study of English stimulates thought. Standing left to right: Mr. Francis Enslin, Mr. Donald Prigge, Seated left to right: Miss Carol Rogasky, Miss Angelina Satta, Miss Mrs. Ruth Eggleston, Miss Mary Whipple, Miss Marie Donovan, Louise Mella, Miss Alice Pulsifer, Miss Angela Spinelli, Miss Anita Miss Grace Stack, Miss Rita Large, Miss Loretta Teevan, Mr. Sportelli. Wallace Handy, Mr. Raymond Robinson. Miss Large shows examples to P. Palmer and L. Jennings in Sopho- more English Period 3. Read the next act of Julius Caesar - Do page forty in your Tressleri' - Read the next scene of Macbethn - these are frequently uttered words resounding from the classes of Bristol High's many English teachers. The aims of the English Department are to instill in BHS students an appreciation of literature, a proficiency in grammar, and an ability to express themselves accurately. Bristol High Schoolis fine staff of English teachers all participate in making the English classes both interesting and informative. K. Homon, J. Stocltman and P. Peatman discuss essays in Eng- lish IV A. T

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MR. GEORGE R. PERRY Principal of Bristol High School The class of 1958 will be remembered for many things. It was the class whose senior year was spent in overcrowded halls and classrooms. It was a class which was, nevertheless, conspicuously cooperative and thoughtful. It was a class so proud of itself that it was determined to have no stain on its honor, no blemish on its virtue, and, if at all possible, no peer among recent classes. Although the class of 1958 may possibly produce no great artists or scientists or men of literary genius, it is already quite apparent that it is contributing many young men and women of enterprise, respon- sibility, and good will. MR. EARL C. ROSEEN Principal of Technical Division At no time in our history has the youth of our nation been faced with the challenge which now faces you. Every phase of your life is changing more rapidly. You must plan for an expanding economy and simultaneously secure our national defense. These are great demands as you plan your own lives and the future. You have accepted your responsibilities as students and have already excelled in many fields. I shall remember you for your willing- ness to serve and your loyal and cooperative spirit. My congratulations and good wishes. MR. CHARLES C. MARSH Principal of Freshman Building It is well to realize that you face the future in a world of activities motivated primarily by conflicting political tensions. At the same time, man is being challenged by the penetration of a new frontier - space. The significance of these challenges is tremendously great. We can use them to enrich the fullness of our life or our future can be- come a meaningless vacuum. Our forefathers recognized that religion, morality, and knowledge were necessary to good government. Throughout history the wisdom of this philosophy has preserved our democratic way of life. Confidence in this philosophy will enable our nation to continue meeting the chal- lenges of the future successfully. Democracy will have life only as long as it draws life from everyone. I trust that your education has provided you with an abiding faith in the values of democracy. My congratulations to the class of 1958. 7

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Social Studies help us To understand people. Left to right: Mr. Raymond Robinson, Miss Josephine Carroccia, Mr. H. Richard Lehmert, Miss Angela Spinelli, Mr. Paul Lawley, Mr. Robert Googins, Miss Ruth Crockett, Mr. Robert Millerick, The objective of the Social Studies Department is to acquaint students with the world around them and to pre- Miss Ruth Benharn, Mr. John Whitcomb, Miss Helen Heffernan, Mr. Harold Pinney. T. Anderson points out Great Britain to his U. S. History class. pare them for their role as citizens. All students are familiar with the United States History Course, as it is compulsory by state law. But to those in- terested, BHS oflers many other courses such as psychology, social problems, economics, world history, modern history, and Far Eastern History. Our social studies teachers strive always to teach our students more about our ever-changing world, a subject which never becomes dull. Miss Benham of Freshman Building hands R. Heberle his quiz paper.