Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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Latin From the fundamentals in the freshman year to Virgil in the senior year, the Latin Department offers a complete course in the language of the ancients. First-Year Latin, taught by Mrs. Arnold and Miss Manter, offers the student a basic knowledge of grammar complete enough for the successful translation of Latin prose and poetry as taught by Miss Vanacore. In addition to learning grammar, Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, the Latin student also increases his vocabulary and gains valuable training for his later education. Mrs. Arnold, Miss Vanacore, Miss Manter. Seated: Mrs. Ginty, Miss Bates, Mr. Ward (Head of Dept.), Miss Zelinka, Miss Anderson. Standing: Mr. Downes, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Bates, Mr. Borg. Mathematics “X” = Mathematics. The proof of this can be seen in the countless faces of stu- dents as they prepare for either basic background or scientific and profession- al training in mathematics. Their aim, as is that of the director of the depart- ment Mr. Ward, is the making of clear and exact thinkers through the study of mathematics. Seated: Miss Douglass, Miss Placido, Miss O’Brien (Head of Dept.), Miss Pfleghaar, Miss laconis. Standing: Mr. R inaldi, Mr. Mather, Mr. Friedland, Dr. Shepard. Modern Foreign Languages Under the able guidance of Miss O’- Brien, the Modern Foreign Language Department offers the student his choice of three languages: French, German, and Spanish. Miss O’Brien has inaugu- rated in the past few years seminars and rapid advancement classes for the stu- dent who shows that he has an aptitude in languages. This is the most known progressive feature in the department. However, this department stresses oral work, pronunciation, and reading, along with grammar and vocabulary. The for- mer are emphasized in order to make the student more proficient in the lan- guage of his choice and prepare him for the continuation of this language throughout life. 12

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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

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Physical Education In recent years, the Physical Education Department, supervised by Mr. Hines, has concentrated its p rogram on such activities as special remedial gym classes and ballroom and square dancing, as well as its regular curricula of apparatus work and sports. These aid the student in developing physical fitness and an increased interest in athletics. m, mr, f 1 ill Seated: Mr. Hines (Head of Dept.). Standing: Mrs. Brusko, Mr. Bemis, Miss Kelly, Miss Bentley. Science From the learning of fundamentals in General Science, through the study of primary life in Biology, followed by the relationship of properties in Chemistry, to the study of matter and energy in Physics, the student of Brookline High has the opportunity of partaking in a science course each of his four years, thus becoming more aware of his sur- roundings. This department, supervised by Mr. Hollingworth, strives to give each student the fundamental knowledge and the will to conquer other new fields of science. Seated: Miss Campbell, Miss Abel, Mr. Hollingworth (Head of Dept.), Miss Bruce, Miss Murdock. Standing: Mr. Warren, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Wells, Mr. Keene, Mr. Lowe. Social Studies Students of all houses are given the op- portunity to participate in the program of the Social Studies Department. For the first time. World Civilizations, previ- ously offered to the upper three houses, was extended to include freshmen, thus broadening the younger students out- look on world affairs. Also included in the curriculum are American History, which is compulsory. Problems of Democracy, and Modern History. Semi- nars conducted in American and Mod- ern History are examples of the ever- increasing popularity of the progressive system of education, which is rapidly becoming a vital part of the Social Studies Department. Seated: Miss Weeden, Miss McCabe, Mr. Merrill, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Hartley. Standing: Mr. Scot- land, Mr. Coe, Mr. Howard, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Friedland, Mr. Smith. 13