Brockton High School - Brocktonia Yearbook (Brockton, MA)

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Upfront Assistant Housemasters ln the course of an ordinary day, these men, Richard Zoino, Kenneth Cordone, Charles Pullo- fiaco, and Raymond Bussolari, deal with disci- pline, demerits, and suspensions, The Assistant Housemasters' main function is to deal with stu- dent discipline problems, The job is a complicat- ed one for one man in each building to handle in view of the many factors which enter into it. Since the Assistant Housemasters deal exclu- sively with discipline problems, they feel that, today, the percentage of students being dealt with has increased However, they are auick to emphasize that the students who cause disci- pline problems are not representative of o ma- jO'iTy at the student body. . . . work toward helping each other by Generally, the Assistant Housemasters see so- ciety as a great influence on the problems of today's high school student. People have be- come frustrated with the problems of our times and this spills over into education. Students are sometimes not motivated and thus develop a negative attitude toward the benefits of o solid education and the offerings of Brockton High School to each individual This attitude seen by the Assistant Housemasters is becomingly great- er as economic and social problems increase. The Assistant Housemasters advise students to work toward the improvement of society. They would like those entering new phases of their life to remember that life will be filled with good times as well as bad times. It is important to be honest with ourselves and to work toward help- ing each other. 80 Dawn Stanton Betsy Zullas .4-ur l lr' Richard Zolno, Green House Kenneth Cardone, Red House ui' 'F ,, U .Qt Charles Pullaflco, Azure House 3 1- f A ' Raymond luuolarl, Yellow House -.--11-0 I I

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His voice is often heard booming over the intercom announcing Another victory for the Azure House . , . or he may be seen buying coffee and donuts for an entire homeroom as a reward fo being the first group of students to turn in theirufederal forms. The man is Mr. Argys, Housemaster of the Azure House, and his enthusiasm spreads throughout the building. As the main administrator in the Azure Building, Mr. Argys is generally responsible for insuring that all as- pects of the building run smoothly. ln addition, He very actively instills a sense of pride and a feeling of be- longing in the students as well as the faculty of the building. lvlr. Argys says that he enjoys working with the students, Making decisions for them and with them, The have to be made to feel that they belong, that they are cared about, and that someone will fight for them. Mr. Argys has been involved in the Brockton School System for about twenty years. He commented at length on the changes in students between now and in years past. He stated that since technology has made the world so much smaller and more complex, the needs of the students are greater. As an exam- ple of this, he cited the increasing need for students to learn foreign languages in order to communicate with many other peoples. In the students themselves, Mr. Argys feels that they are just as serious now as in the past, but they are much more aware of their surroundings and they know more. They want more out of their education they want to know as much as they can. Kids today demand a quality education, and if they are not receiving it they will let you know. They are much more assertive today. It's yours forthe correcting . . . Go get 'eml Mr. Argys is very hopeful for the Class of 4980. This class is going to set some standards, he said. He feels that this is one of the best classes the high school has turned out, and says that he is very proud to be associated with it. His words to the class: lt's yours for the correcting . . . Go get 'em. 80 Betsy Zullas r' Chrls Argys, Azure House fii K xr r Clalro Appllng, Yollow House Ever to Excel is the motto adopted by the Yellow House, and the spirit of this motto is made manifest through the Housemaster, Dr, Claire Appling. The position of housemaster is a demanding one, yet Dr. Appling suc- ceeds in carrying out its many responsibilities with a com- mitment toward excellence. lt is a challenging goal in view of the many changes in education which have occurred since Dr. Appling attended school. Utilize and develop your abilities to your highest possible level . . . Dr. Appling cites many differences in today's modern school, its procedures, dress, and attitudes. 'lWhen I start- ed school, it was more structured and rigid. Students obeyed authority. Parents helped and respected teach- ers and administrators. Time was well planned and with a minimum of free periods, Dr. Appling informed us, Today there is a diversity of courses, an increase in unassigned time, and a lessening of expectations in behavior and achievement. Hopefully, during the tQ8O's we will find and improved balance between individual and group free- doms and each person's inherent societal responsibilities. School should again stress standards of academic ecel- lence and renew their strong positive educational influ- ence on the youth of America. lt is with these insights into the world and its ever chang- ing status that Dr. Appling tries to instill a sense of pride, determination, and enthusiasm in the students and facul- ty. She has high hopes for the Class of 1980. Utilize and develop your abilities to your highest possible level and remember, learning is a life long process. Those who are realistic, adaptable and flexible are the ones who are ready to accept and successfully meet the challenges which are presented to them. 80 Linda Stetson

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Upfront HeadmasTer For AdminisTraTion ln his remarks To The senior class, Mr. Mahoney, Headmasfer for AdminisTraTion, observes ThaT i'Today, BrockTon High School offers one of The mosf diversified curricula in The nafion, This has been made possible by The new BrockTon High School, iTs faculTy, and The faciliTies iT affords. Having firsT enTered adminisTraTion in 1955, Mr. Mahoney has nofed many changes in educa- Tion. He says, 'TEducaTion is like a pendulum, In 1957, when The Russians puT SpuTnik inTo orbiT, our schools came under heavy crificism because of lack of emphasis on science and maThemaT- ics and There, also, was a vere sTrong Thrusf of reTurning To The basics. He conTinues, From The mid-60's unTil approxi- maTeIy a year or Two ago, many high schools offered a Tremendous amounf of elecTives and enjoyed The liberalism given To The sTudenT. . . . fulfill obligations in cifizen- ship As we enfer The 8O's, Mr. Mahoney sees, The cry for a refurn To The basics, sTricTer discipline, and a much more sTrucTured curriculum. He adds, This almosT reflecTs The 495O's. He furfher commenfs, 'like our sociefy, public school educaTion seems To be in a consfanf sTaTe of flux. AT This poinT, however, he quoTes The French saying, The more Things change, The more They remain The same. Mr. Mahoney hopes Thaf The days aT BrockTon High School have been enjoyed by The Class of 4980. He hopes, Too, ThaT The graduaTing class is well prepared To enfer adulf socieTy To fulfill obligaTions in ciTizenship, family responsibilifies, educafional and vocaTional areas. He wishes conTinued success and good healTh To all.80 i Q fi'