Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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TYLER KEPNER Although Mr. Kepner is supervisor of Social Studies in the Brookline School System, he also teaches several college preparatory classes in U. S. History. In spite of this full program, he found time to supervise the revised publication of his textbook, America, now used in the Senior History classes. ANNA R. LIDEN M iss Liden, who admonishes her students not to “let George do it”, ac- tually practices what she preaches. Formerly head of Akers House, she now keeps well occupied as attendance officer for Packard and Shailer girls, as a member of the Shailer Council, and as a teacher of geometry in the Mathematics Dept. RUTH M. LaPOIXTE As assistant school librarian. Miss LaPointe has been most helpful to stu- dents. both by aiding them in their se- lection of books and by doing her share to make the library an attractive, useful organization. The Library Staff, especially, owes a great deal to her cheerful and patient helpfulness. EDWARD J. LISTOX Dr. Liston comes to Brookline High from Washington state. An exchange teacher for our own Mr. Miller, he, this year, has taken over the duties of that instructor in the Social Studies Department. These tasks include in- structing classes in non-college United States History. CELINA H. LEWIS Miss Lewis has received recognition in many circles as a book reviewer of merit. She helps arouse our interest in modern and classical reading matter as adviser to the Literary Circle, and as an instructor in English. She de- votes her energy to teaching in the evening, also, as a leader of the Boston Center of Adult Education. CARROLL H. LOWE Mr. Lowe is a well-liked teacher in the Science Department for he teaches Physics with an infectious enthusiasm. It is understood that the students in his classes are particularly well in- formed about this subject and about Science in general. FLORENCE E. LEWIS Miss Lewis ' s interest in her subject, Geography, extends beyond the con- fines of the classroom, for she does much committee work in connection with that study in the Social Studies Department. As a member of the Packard House Council, she has this year helped the freshman class with the management of house affairs. GILBERT G. MacDOXALD It is doubtful whether our hoopsters would have reached the heights they did this year without benefit of Mr. MacDonald’s able coaching. When not helping to build a Tech Tourna- ment basketball team, as one of the two Junior Department instructors, he can be found teaching Mathematics and English. VERA E. LIBBY Miss Libby, though she has been with our school for less than three years, is held in high regard here as she was formerly at the Runkle School. She has already made a definite place for herself in the life of Brookline High as a teacher of English and as a faculty representative to the School Council. ANXA L. MAGUIRE Miss Maguire may be receiving fre- quent visits from numerous pupils for several reasons. It is possible that they wish to discuss their work in typewrit- ing or bookkeeping, or that they are seeking supplies from the Commercial Department supply room, of which Miss Maguire is in charge. 22

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JOHN F. HJORT ' I ' he sound of clanging tools and rat- tling mechanical devices, issuing from the machine shop, may be coming from one of the classes of Mr. Hjort, a new- ly added member of the Industrial Arts Department. The natural ability which he possesses was developed at the Worcester Trade School and by actual shop experience is now cheer- fully passed on to students. FRANCENIA J. HORN Most of the fine decorations seen at Girls’ League and Foster Club meet- ings have been fashioned under the expert guidance of Miss Horn. Be- sides belonging to the Brookline High Art Department, she is the vice-presi- dent of the Massachusetts School of Art. VELMA HOLBROOK Since the course in grammar-school French has been discontinued, Miss Holbrook now devotes herself solely to high school students. However, their loss is our gain, for she has proved a valuable member of the Modern Lan- guage Department, and as head of the Lost and Found, has helped many pu- pils to track down lost articles. ELEANOR JOHNSON Her vivacious, energetic manner make Miss Johnson a favorite with all who know her. She teaches English, takes the attendance for Roberts and Lincoln House girls, is an adviser for the Girls’ League, and always finds time to give help to a student in either academic or extra-curricular work. BERTRAM H. HOLLAND This year’s freshmen have been priv- ileged to have Mr. Holland as their new Housemaster of Packard House. Long a member of the Science Depart- ment or a backer of biology to sopho- mores he has taken over his new duties easily and efficiently. He is also on the committee for conservation of paper, as well as a member of the Brookline District Committee of the Boy Scouts. GORDON A. JOSLIN At assemblies, plays, football games, and other high school affairs, Mr. Jos- lin, as leader of the band and orches- tra, has become a familiar figure. A teacher of music courses in several Brookline schools and a member of our Auditorium Committee, he is known as president of the Massachusetts Music Educators Association. 0 LELAND G. HOLLINGWORTH The genial, though busy, head of the Science Department considers the task of supervising the many subjects which fall under this category as only a part of his work. In addition, he per- sonally instructs three classes in Chemistry, heads the Grade School Science Committee, and gives consid- erable attention to meetings of the Scholarship Committee. ELIZABETH JOSLIN Cooking is a very useful and neces- sary accomplishment, and under the direction of Mrs. Joslin, the study of it can be very enjoyable. Her willing- ness to help students gain a fuller and broader knowledge about fine cuisine has made this member of the faculty very popular in the Social Arts De- partment. ARTHUR C. HOLTON This year the school has welcomed back Mr. Holton after a serious injury that kept him away for most of last year. Forced to take a less active part in the work of the school than he used to do, he still teaches the classes in electricity, which are becoming in- creasingly important with the war effort and helps advise the stage staff. RACHEL L. KELLEY No relation to Colin of the same name is Miss Rachel Kelley, head of the girls’ Physical Education Depart- ment. Well known to the girls of Brookline High School, she is also well known to the boys through the results she has achieved. Because of the im- portant place women are now taking in the war effort, her efforts will, no doubt, be well rewarded. 21

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PAUL W. MATHER This year has seen Mr. Mather in the honored position of President of the Brookline Teachers Club. Having secured the esteem of the faculty of our school, he is receiving that of the students for his other fine work. Be- sides being a popular teacher of French in the Modern Language Department, he helps to represent Lincoln House at School Council meetings. FLORENCE G. NASMITH In common with many of the mem- bers of the Social Studies Department, Mrs. Nasmyth is very much inter- ested in current international events and their causes and effects. For this reason, she offers to her classes in mod- ern and ancient History supplement- ary information on these matters. She is also very willing to help out any students in school who are interested in this field. JANE A. McCABE When not striving to give us the best possible assembly periods, Miss McCabe, chairman of the Auditorium Committee, teaches Civics and Mod- ern European History. It can be seen that she takes a vital interest in these subjects since she is a member of sev- eral social studies committees. FRANCIS W. NEWSOM Long associated with the editorial staff of the Sagamore, Mr. Newsom has this year returned to take charge of the feature section of the school newspaper. A teacher of English, who himself specializes in poetry, he is well qualified to offer constructive advice to those putting out our bi-weekly journal. anne s. McCarthy The absence lists, slips, and notices distributed every morning are the care- fully prepared work of Miss Mc- Carthy, the attendance secretary. A new member of the Administrative De- partment, she carries on in the general office, handling filing and reference material particularly. MIRIAM A. NICHOLS The teaching of United States His- tory, as thoroughly as this is done in Brookline’s Social Studies Depart- ment, is a time consuming task in it- self. Nevertheless, Miss Nichols man- ages to find some minutes in which to help take charge of High School Girl Scout Meetings, to participate in cur- riculum revision committee functions and to serve as Vice President of the Teachers Club. RALPH D. McCLEARY Those pupils whose interest in ma- thematics carries them through the intricacies of the first three years of that subject may study mathematics under Mr. McLeary. The head of his department, he has written a text book which is used in this school. His extra- curricular work in Brookline High in- cludes his position on the Counseling Committee. ADELINE F. NICKERSON Miss Nickerson, besides endeavor- ing to make students understand the fundamentals of bookkeeping and jun- ior business training, tries to give them training for future efficiency in the business world. She has been able to give house treasurers further valuable advice in her capacity as assistant treasurer for the houses. EDWARD H. MERRILL Air. Merrill, an instructor in L’nited States History and Problems of De- mocracy, offers, to those in his classes, courses which have taken on added meaning since world affairs have been in such a chaotic state. The wide ex- perience he has gained teaching these subjects holds him in good stead on several committees connected with the Social Studies Department. f V . V ,, KATHRYN L. O’BRIEN Near the door of Miss O ' Brien’s office hangs the sign, “Ici on parle Francais,” for, as head of the Modern Language Department, she is anxious that students master thoroughly the tongue she teaches. She manifests this same earnestness of purpose, all year long, since she also instructs pupils at the Middlebury College French Sum- mer School. 23