Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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Brookline School Committee Row I — Miss Adams (Secretary), Mr. Caverly (Supt. of Schools), Mr. Hills (Chair- man), Mrs. Baker Row II — Mr. Idell, Mr. McGrath, Dr. Kendrick, Mr. Endicott, Mrs. Pinanski Mr. Hills Mr. Caverly The Brookline School Committee is subject in all cases to the public will. Elected by the people of Brookline, the group consists of citizens bred in the town life who work for the people by insuring a sound and honest school system in Brookline. It is not a tool of invisible government, for its actions in session are always subject to public hearing. The School Com- mittee is a government of, for, and by the citizens. The duties of the Committee are far-reaching and significant. The members decide on new teachers, create school appropriations which are in turn considered by Town Meeting members, and determine school policy in general. Majority vote rules. The excellence of the Brookline High School building is due in a large measure to the School Committee efforts. For some years we have been well aware of the better guidance by the house plan at Brookline High School. This was designed by the School Committee to better the school system. Further broadening of the educa- tional program is evident in the appropriations given for the radio broadcasts of the past two years which have been presented over both national and international hookups. If the purpose of democratic government is to obtain a happier condition, the School Committee of Brookline has not failed in its purpose. 12

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Miss Mary W. Sawyer Dean of Girls My cordial greetings to the Class of 1940! Life is made up of challenges. You had scarcely entered Brookline High School when you were challenged by the emergency of the Fire. Since then you have met countless challenges successfully. Now you are being graduated to take your places in a world which demands the best you have to offer. To keep that standard will not be easy in the conflicting currents of present day life; anything less than your best will not be enough. Certainly fateful days are ahead in which you must play your part — a part for which the Brookline High School has tried to give you training and inspi ration. In the words of the poet, After it, follow it, Follow the gleam,” of the best and finest that life can offer. It is what you have in your heart and what you see that counts. My best wishes go with you all as you go forth to answer the challenge of the days ahead! 11

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Miss Liden Akers Miss Abel Science Mr. Ball Physical Education Mr. Beck General Science House Masters Mr. Webber Packard Miss G. Allen English Mr. Barnes English Mr. Bemis Physical Education Miss Sawyer Shailer Faculty Head of Department Miss N. Allen Physical Education Science Miss Berriman Commercial 13 Mr. Seamans Robe rts Miss Anderson Mathematics Miss Bates Mathematics Mr. Blanchard Social Studies Mr. Totman Lincoln Mr. Atticks Commercial Mr. Bates Mathematics Miss Buss Social Studies