Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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Row 1 : Miss Tondreau, Miss laconis, Miss Pfleghaar, Miss Thompson, Miss Douglas. Roll) 2: Dr. Shepherd, Mr. h ' riedland, Mr. Mather, Mr. Rinaldi. Music Brookline High School can pride itself on the accomplishments of its band, orchestra, and vocal groups. Led by Mr. Corley, Mr. Joslin, and Mr. Joseph respectively, these three groups display un- usually fine talent for the high school level. The curriculum of music courses is so arranged that the beginner can rapidly letirn new skills, and the gifted students can further develop their ability Not only talented students can benefit from the teachings of the Music Department, for music appreciation courses make it pos- sible for anyone with an interest in this form of art to add to his understanding of it. Row 1: Mr. Corley, Mr. .Josliii, Mr. .Joseph. Modern Foreign Languages helj) Brookline students, the Modern Foreign Language Department offers widely used languages; included are French, German, ami Spani,sh. Some of the brightest features of this department are the seminar cla.sses where the more a(le])t students are introduced to the ad- vanced intricacies of their chosen lan- guage. Under the supervision of Miss O’Brien, all students are given a thorough background in reading and grammar. The goal of this (lej)artment is to make the classes not only beneficial, but also in- teresting and appealing. mm liiiiiiiii English Although the schoolteachers of the colo- nial period might be appalled at some of the accepted jjresent-day vernacular, they would probably be equallj im- pressed by the varied and interesting courses offered by the English Depart- ment under the direction of Miss Spauld- ing. With the expert guidance of i Ir. Newsom, jtmiors and seniors are given the opportunity to develoj) their talents in Creative Writing courses. The newly instituted Adv an cetl Standing Plan, head- ed by Mr. Wilkin son, enables students to advance rapidly to a near-college rate. Art Under the guidance of Miss Peckham, the Art Department offers courses for the complete beginner and the more advanced student. Art may be an elective once or twice a week or a complete credit course. After having the opportunity to experiment in many medi- ums, students have a chance to develop their skills in the ways which appeal to them most. Students of art classes also take part in the art workshoj) of the Dramatic Society. The faculty members of this department are truly hard-working and devoted to helping each student find and develop his own ability in the field of art. Row 1: Miss Horn, Mrs. Woodberry. Row 2: Miss Peckham, Mr. Black. Row 1: Miss Deal, Mrs. Triska, Miss Shaw, Mr. Wilkinson, Miss Johnson, Miss Sawyer. Row 2: Mr. Seamans, Mr. Newsom, Mr. Schhintz, Mr. Jordan, Dr. Campbell, Dr. Walsh, Mr. Weeks.

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Business Department It is u well-known fact that only with the (leveloi)inent of husiness can a eonntry or town prosper. Hiisipe.s.ses today need endless miinhers of young women who can aeenrately and eflieieidly do sneh work as typing, stenography and book- keeping. Hoys ])lanning to eider the eoni- mereial world reipiire a good background in such courses as business law. Mr. Klines and the Husiness Department at Hrookline High Seliool provide just such programs which will prove to be fouuda- tions to future careers in the growing business world. This curriculum is com- plete, and its graduates can look forward to work in a variety of concerns. Row 1: Mrs. Stewart, Miss Poland, Mr. Ehnes (Head of Dept.), MLs.s Ilamtlin, Miss Greenshields. Row Mr. Dunbar, Mr. Wall, Mr. Avery. ' !!i m I iiiiiiii iimi ii i ' ll, Latin Department Throughout the long jirrigress of education, educators have never lost sight of Latin, the language of the ancients. So it is at Hrook- line High School, for, under the able leadership of Mi.ss Vanacore, M iss Manter, and Mrs. Arnold, the students are given a thorough training not only in the fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary, but also in the translation and understanding of Latin literature, both prose and poetry. During the four years of study in which the stiulents study Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, they begin to discover the history of ancient countries and, at the same time, gain a better command of the English language. Rov ' 1: Mrs. Webster, Miss Vanacore (Head of Dept.), Miss Manter. Mathematics Department With the advancement of science through- out the world, the need for people with mathematical ability has continually grown. Mr. Ward and the Mathematics Department have been striving to en- courage more young men and women to tlelve further into this fascinating sub- ject. Whether a student of Hrookline High plans to enter a field that requii ' es advanced mathematics or one which calls for business math, he is able to find a course that will prove exceedingly valu- able to him in later life. Even the student who does not expect to work in a field which demands mathematical skill can develop an aliility to reason which will always serve him well. Row 1: Miss Bates, Mrs. Ginty, Mr. Ward (Head of Dept.), Miss Zeliiika, Miss .Anderson. Row 2: Mr. Aloulton, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Borg, Mr. Downes, Mr. Fitzgerald. 9

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Industrial Arts To the hoys who wish to find employ- ment upon graduation from high school, the Industrial Arts Department, under the direction of Mr. Edmunds, offers an e.xcellent opportunity for j)reparation for a specific vocation. Through the work in this department, these young men receive a specialized education by means of j)rac- tical experience with various tools and machines. Among the many valuable courses are auto, print, and electrical shops, mechanical drawing, and metal working. The graduates of this dej)art- nient are indeetl well prej)ared for a wide variety of skilled jobs. Row 1: Mr. IJeauchemiii, Mr. MacMillan, Mr. McCabe, Mr. Edmunds (Head of Dept.), Mr. Fonl, Mr. Woodlock, Mr. Jtowler. Library The town of Brookline has one of the oldest and most active li- brary departments in Massachusetts. The first library in the town was located in a single room in Town Hall with a stock of 900 vol- umes. Because of public interest and support, it has steadily grown mitil today it serves the townspeople through 88 agencies. We at the high school are fortunate to have a large share of the town’s 240,000 volumes in our own library. Miss Henry’s staff is on duty full time to assist students in finding the material they need from the store of books and recordings. Row 1: Miss Henry, Miss Martin. Roir 2: Miss Lanine. Administration We are certain that the citizens of Brookline two hundred fifty years ago would be astonished to see the size of their high school today, for the student body of Brookline High has multiplied many times since then. Parallel to the growth of the school has been the increase in the number and complexity of the tasks which the Ad- ministration Department must perform. We offer a great deal of praise and thanks to those who so patiently answer numerous ques- tions, manage endless records, and, in general, keep our school running smoothly. Row 1: Miss O’Leary. Row 2: Miss Xiland, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Hanley. Social Studies Under ] Ir. Power’s careful guidance, the Social Studies Department offers such courses as World Civilizations, Modern History, American History, Problems of Democracy, and Human Relations. These subjects enable students to delve many centuries back into history and to con- tinue to examine the influence of past happenings in the light of present day events. The student with an adequate background of history will perhaps gain a greater appreciation of democracy and become a more alert citizen in his com- munity. Social Studies also give students a better understanding and appreciation of other lands and cultures. Row 1: Mr. Merrill, Miss McCabe, Mr. Powers (Head of Dept.), (Miss Weeden, Mrs. Hartley. Row 2: Mr. Smith, Mr. Howard, Mr. Scotland, Mr. Coe.