Bristol High School - Torch Yearbook (Bristol, CT)

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Physical Education Virtually every Bristol High student has taken gym. These classes offer a welcome diversion from the day's routine and give everyone a chance to stretch his muscles. The purpose of this program is to help our students become physically fit. Many sports are taken up during the year, swimming probably being the best liked. Our physical education staff consists of pleasant, under- standing instructors with whom the students are all glad to work. Driver Education BHS offers a course in driving to those students preparing for a driver's license. It in- cludes both time spent in the classroom and a period of actual practice once a week. Its objective is to turn out drivers who are safe, reliable, and courteous. Driving is taught by instructors who are unbelievably patient and brave-they have to be. But seriously, all driving students really appreciate their instructors and they look forward to their weekly drive. Above: Seated left to right: Miss Ruth Lapp, Mr. M. Richard Anderson, Miss Phyllis jordang Standing: Mr. William McCooey, Mr. Vincent Punzog Absent when taken: Mr. Toby Vega. Upper left: An exhibition of a diving technique as taught in physical education classes at BHS. Lower left: Mr. Lehmert supervises as Margo Cope prepares to drive after school. Below: Left to right: Mr. H. Richard Lehmert, Mr. Robert Millerick.

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'f-rs Above: Miss Helene Geruldsen, Art Director. Upper right: Miss Geruldsen instructs D. Lewis, B. Maclnryre and R. Dutton in the use of watercolors. Lower right: L. Nocera and B. Pease sing a duet at assembly. Below: Left to right: Mr. Michael Masailo, Mrs. Mildred Simmons, Miss Virginia Hough, Mr. Harold Portner. Art Our Art Department offers courses both in art appreciation and courses which guide students in the use of their artistic talents. A surprisingly large number of students have taken art at one time or another. They all have derived considerable enjoyment from it, and they also have created some very original pieces. Our students are guided by a cheerful, well-liked teacher in their artistic endeavors. 5,5 Music Our fine Music Department, offering courses which aim to instill an appreciation and understanding of music, is used to the fullest advantage by many students. Most of our music students are quite active in the orchestra, band, or choral groups. The two music courses, together with the activities which develop musical talent, offer our stu- dents a well-rounded program under the guidance of wonderful teachers.

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Techn'caI studies prepare us To Take Standing left to right: Mr. Harold Savage, Mr. Richard Smith, Mr. David Habel, Mr. Albert Caswell. Walter Gustafson, Mr. Edward Busby, Mr. Nelson Lyons, Mr. G. Farago inspects a motor. Our Technical Department is located in a separate build- ing about a block away from the school proper. Its main objective is to give boys a working knowledge of some trade. Consequently, courses such as machine shop, wood- working, and drafting are included in the average Tech boy's program. Mechanical drawing is a popular Tech course, useful not only to boys in the technical school, but also to students planning to further their education. Of course the J. Zarick, Mr. Tedesco and R. Douglas confer on plans in me- chanical drawing.