Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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ROW 1 : Mrs. Ginty, Miss Bates, Mr Walsh, Miss Zelinka, Miss Anderson. ROW 2 : Mr Bates, Mr Wells, Mr. Downes, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Bruce iHatlmuatins Di ' partmntt Equational puzzles, geometric per- plexities, functional relationships, and everyday math problems consti- tuted the paths of learning through which the members of this depart- ment led young mathematicians of B.H.S. These teachers prepared stu- dents for college, employment and future citizenship based on logical thinking, the result of mathematical training. From 31 1, amid abstract geometric murals, Mr. Ward di- rected this department and also mathematics departments in all the grammar schools. ifhtiimt Eamuuuu ' ii Di ' partmrut Grammatical constructions, vocab- ulary usage, and verbal fluency in French, German, and Spanish were phases of modern language pursued in the classrooms of this department. Supplementary topics of geography and history of each country were in- cluded in the study along with the cultures and habits of the people. Joining the language faculty this year were Miss Doe and Mr. Mai- dana. Directed by Miss O’Brien, this department served as a highway of understanding between the youth of America and Europe, by building a common bridge, language. SEATED: Miss Douglas, Miss Placido, Miss O’Brien (Head of Dept.) , Miss Chamberlain, Miss Hol- brook. STANDING: Dr. Shepard, Mr. Friedland, Miss Doe, Mr. Mather, Mr. Maidana. CLASS ROOM IN ACTION MODERN LANGUAGE LIVES 12

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IniUUitrial Arts Drpartnuntt Woodturning, printing, automo- bile repairing, woodworking, me- chanical drawing, radio repairing, machine shop practice, carpentry, metallurgy, and repairing electrical appliances were only a few of the many subjects taught by well-trained members of this department. To prepare young men for posi- tions in industry, to teach them trades by which to earn livings, these were the aims and the achievements of the Industrial Arts Department. Brookline High School was proud to help fill the ever-increasing need for tradesmen. SEATED: Mr Bowler, Mr. Woodlocke, Mr. Edmonds (Head of Dept.), Mr Beauchemin, Mr McCabe. STANDING: Mr. W. Driscoll, Mr. MacMillan, Mr. Ford, Mr E. Driscoll. IGatiu Bryartnuntt Caesar’s campaigns, Cicero’s ora- tions, and Virgil ' s Aeneid live as works to be read and analyzed by the classical scholars of B.H.S. These students gain better compre- hension of the derivation of their own and foreign languages. In addition to the Latin readings, background material on Roman cul- ture and life enriched the curriculum of this department, so that it pre- sented not only the mechanical work- ings of the language, but also that era’s contributions to our civiliza- tion. SEATED: Miss Perkins. STANDING: Miss Vanacore, Dr. Shepard, Mrs. Manter. AND THIS IS WHAT MAKES IT GO ROMAN STRATEGY 11

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Plujiitral iEiUtrattmt Drpartmrut Body and Soul . . . Our admira- tion for this quintette, who helped develop each student’s Body and Soul, has no bounds. Co-ordination exercises, apparatus work, and sports were a part of the athletic program. Mr. Hines and his ener- getic co-workers awaited the time when classes would be held in the new gym and the necessary equip- ment, including folding partitions to form bleacher seats for gamewatch- ers, locker rooms, and shower and drying rooms for visiting teams, would be obtained. SEATED: Mr. Keene, Miss Bruce, Miss Abel, Miss Murdock, Mr. Hollingworth (Head of Depart- ment) . STANDING: Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Warren, Mr. Beck, Mr. Lowe. - r Prunin ' Department The Last Rose of Summer . . . The North Wing will provide not only a green house, where the Last Rose of Summer will last all winter, but also room for skeletons, flasks, and geiger counters used by these teachers of general science and its basic branches. Films, lectures, ex- periments and observations pro- moted scientific interest evidenced by student participation in the science clubs and the Science Fair. Mr. Hol- lingworth incorporated his knowl- edge and experience on a series of four science textbooks. AND WHO’S GOING TO UNTANGLE YOU BOYS? H-BOMB OR BURST 13