Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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Administration To a visitor entering into this massive structure that we call Brookline High School, the running of this building must seem a complicated affair. He would be amazed to learn that it takes only a small body of secretaries to keep the building operating efficiently and smoothly. Patiently answering questions and filling out forms, the members of this department are always willing to do more than is required of them. Seated: Miss O’Leary, Miss Niland. Standing: Mrs. Guehring, Mrs. Hanley. Art, Speech, and Music The three departments of Art, Speech, and Music have been grouped together because they embody most clearly the creative and initiative ways that a stu- dent can endeavor to increase his back- g round in the appreciation of arts. These departments aid in the develop- ment of character and poise through speech therapy classes, band, orchestra, chorale, and the art program, as well as adding to the students’ interest. Seated: Miss Peckham, Mrs. Woodbury, Miss Horn, Mrs. Joseph. Standing: Mr. Black, Mr. Joslin, Mr. Corley, Mr. Joseph. Seated: Miss Maguire, Miss Berriman, Miss Poland, Miss Hamblin, Miss Greenshields. Standing: Mr. Dunbar, Mr. Avery, Mr. Ehnes (Head of Dept.), Mr. Wall. Business The Business Department offers a well- rounded preparation for those who plan to seek positions immediately after graduation. It also offers an excellent background for those who plan to con- tinue their education prior to going into the field of business. Practical usage of all studies are offered to students, wheth- er it be on the switchboard, with the Central Treasury, bookkeeping for the bank staff, or as secretary for the various department offices throughout the school . 10

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Guidance, Homemaking, and Library The Guidance, Homemaking, and Li- brary Department although presented as one, are three of our school’s most ac- tive groups. Mr. Woodman heads the former by directing the paths of high school’s many bewildered students; while Miss Cronan leads the home- making instructors who prepare their pupils to be thrifty and competent housewives; and Miss Philips with the other librarians opens the cover to knowledge by presenting displays and talks which prompt all students to delve in the wealth of literature. English Since English is the only subject re- quired all four years, it is doubly im- portant that the staff be competent. We feel fortunate, therefore, to have Miss Spaulding at its head. The English De- partment’s main purpose is to train young minds to think analytically and logically, thus preparing them for col- lege, for business, and for life. One of the progressive features of this depart- ment is the creative writing course, ably taught by Mr. Newsom. This course is for the student who shows natural aptitude towards writing original compositions. However, in all English classes the student is given adequate preparation in writing and the funda- mentals of grammar so that he will be better equipped for all endeavors he undertakes. Industrial Arts The Industrial Arts Department, di- rected by Mr. Edmunds, serves to edu- cate vocationally those who may not have the benefit of post-secondary edu- cation. In addition, it offers supple- mentary courses for a student who does not intend to further his education. Mr. Edmunds believes, after working with the students, that industrial arts are beneficial to both groups, because they give a practical unders tanding of the fundamentals necessary to the field of industry. Seated: Miss Phillips, Miss McGuire, Miss Gerrish, Miss Egan, Miss South. Standing: Mr. Grinnell, Mr. Archibald, Mrs. Means, Mr. Woodman. Seated: Mrs. Savas, Miss Johnson, Miss Shaw, Miss Sawyer, Mrs. Triska, Mrs. Joseph. Standing: Mr. Wilkinson, Miss Deal, Miss Tiews, Mr. Jordan, Mrs. Spencer, Dr. Campbell, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Newsom. Seated: Mr. Bowler, Mr. Woodlock, Mr. Edmunds (Head of Dept.), Mr. McCabe. Standing: Mr. MacMillan, Mr. Beauchemin, Mr. Ford. 11