Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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MARION W. PARKER As Director of all phases of Art Ed- ucation in Brookline, Miss Parker su- pervises the subject in all the grades up through High School. An adviser to the Girls’ League, the Poster Club, and the Dramatic Society, she helps greatly in the activities of these organ- izations, particularly when decora- tions, posters, and programs are needed. EMMA POLAND Another person who can count her spare moments on one hand is the Commercial Department’s Miss Po- land, most of whose school time is spent administrating Akers House af- fairs. However, in spite of this work, she is able conscientiously and effi- ciently to act as President of the School Council and as adviser to the Mariners and to the Girls’ League. JANE W. PERKINS With her seemingly endless supply of interesting and amusing anecdotes, Miss Perkins stimulates interest in Latin grammar and poetry, subjects she teaches as head of this ancient lan- guage department. She also leads two other groups, namely the Homeroom Committee and Alpha Pi. ELVIRA EGLEE POTTER The lunchroom, foods classes, nee- dlework classes — all these come under the supervision of Mrs. Potter, for she is the head of the Social Arts Depart- ment. Special entertainments and so- cial affairs also are in her charge, espe- cially those of the Girls’ League and the Dramatic Society. ALINE PERRIN To vary the routine of the French classes, Miss Perrin tells her pupils interesting facts about the history, lit- erature, and geography of France. Her sense of humor and popularity make her an indispensable member of the Modern Language Department and Le Cercle Francais, of which she is an adviser. JANE G. RICKER One of the most charming and well- liked members of the Modern Lan- guage Department is Miss Ricker, who makes even the chore of mastering French pronunciation and gra mmar an almost enjoyable one for her pupils. Her pleasant company is also shared by members of the Girls’ League, when she attends meetings as one of its ad- visers. MARGUERITE PELEGHAAR Like most of the other teachers of the Modern Language Department, Miss Pfleghaar enjoys travel and has made journeys to France and other foreign countries. The students in her French classes feel infinitely close to that country because their teacher of- ten recounts tales of her memorable adventures there. NEWTON RODEHEAVER A newcomer as a regular member of the staff in the Department of Social Studies, Mr. Rodeheaver teaches both Ancient and L ' nited States History. Since he holds membership in the Committee on Civic Education and in the National Council for the Social Studies, he keeps well informed about the recent developments in the field. E. LENORE PLACIDO The Spanish division of the Modern Language Department profits greatly by the tireless energy of Miss Placido. Always “on the go,” she teaches Span- ish classes and acts as adviser of El Circulo Espanol. BENJAMIN D. ROMAN Although comparatively few stu- dents have been in Mr. Roman’s Latin classes, many more persons in Brook- line High have taken advantage of his kindly patient counsel. He has helped set numerous pupils “on the right track” either in his capacity as Student Guidance Director or as faculty ad- viser to the Court of Justice. 24

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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

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MARY V. SAWYER Miss Sawyer’s desk is always buried under a motley collection of papers, consisting of college application blanks, personality rating sheets, and English tests. As a teacher of this sub- ject, head of Shailer House, and Dean of Girls, her time, as well as her office space, is always more than adequately filled. ALBERT SHEPARD Because of his unusual training and ability, Mr. Shepard has the distinc- tion of having taught, at one time or another, almost every language that is commonly listed on school curricula. He continues this type of work outside of school as an examiner in modern languages for the Boy Scout Troops of Brookline. MARY SCANNELL Miss Scannell is a well-known figure in our messhall. The secretary-book- keeper for nine school lunchrooms, she does the necessary office work for these groups, and assists in the preparation of refreshments for such social func- tions, at the High School, as the Girls’ League Supper Party. CARL A. SMITH Mr. Smith of the Industrial Arts De- partment looks upon printing not only as a subject to be taught but also as a very real interest. This enthusiasm for his work enables him to offer to his students in both the day and evening schools a very interesting and benficial course. ALBERT SEAMANS It is only fitting that this year’s Murivian should be dedicated to the head man in Roberts House, who has helped bear most of the problems of the largest graduating class in this school’s history. In addition to this special service, he has rendered inval- uable aid to the entire school as a member of the Handbook and Activi- ties Committees. WENDELL F. SMITH The Dramatic Society owes much of the financial success of its various productions to Mr. Smith’s guidance. It seems appropriate that a teacher of Geography should also be adviser to the Stamp Club, and a member of the Scholarship and the Curriculum Com- mittee for Social Studies. CHESTER G. SEAMANS Upon the fourth floor in Brookline High’s “Latin Quarter” may be found Mr. Seamans, who, in addition to hav- ing contributed two very well-liked children to the student body, has aug- mented his own popularity as an ad- viser to the Boys’ Club. Our popular teacher is also known as an instructor at the Episcopal School of Religion and the American Youth Foundation. MURIEL SOUTH Cooking, as many pupils of Miss South have discovered, can properly be called an art. In her regular classes and at meetings of the Boys’ and Girls’ Food Clubs, she tries to show them the “tricks of the trade” and to impart in them both skill and confidence. 0 8 CAROLINE R. SIEBENS Compiling book lists for the school at large ; personally aiding pupils in their selection of reading matter; teaching library science to interested pupils ; all these are tasks performed by Mrs. Siebens who has charge of our very modern reading and reference rooms. Well known in New England library circles, she holds several note- worthy positions in these groups. ALICE HOWARD SPAULDING The number of activities in which Miss Spaulding participates can hard- ly be equalled by any three other peo- ple. We know her as the head of the English Department, and, hence, the supervising member ex-officio of the English Club, the Sagamore and Pub- lic Speaking; and an English teacher outside of Brookline High, she is also active in similar fields. 25