Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES Row 1 : Miss laconis, Miss Pfleghaar, Miss O ' Brien (Head of Dept.), Mrs. Thompson, Miss Tond- reau. Row 2: Mr. Rinaldi, Mr. Goodrich, Mr. Friedland, Mr. Mather, Dr. Shepard. MUSIC We take great pride in our three musical groups here at Brookline High. Our band, orchestra, and vocal groups show results far superior to the usual high school level. A beginner in the musical department can take courses designed to quickly teach new skills, and the gifted students have every opportunity to further develop their ability. This department is not only for the talented students, the music appreciation course is offered to make it possible for anyone with an interest in this form of art to gain a complete understanding of all the different types of music. Row 1 : Mr. Corley (Head of Dept.), Mr. Booth. Row 2: Mr. Josephs, Mr. Joslin. This world-minded department offers courses in three of the most important and widely used languages of the European world: French, Spanish, and German. By learning the vocabulary, grammatical constructions and pronunciation, we familiarize ourselves with the language itself, and by reading the liter- ature of the country, we come to know the people. Each teacher in the department, which is headed by Miss O ' Brien, has had exten- sive travel experience, and through this expe- rience, they are able to impart to the students, not only the language, but also customs, traits, and other distinguishing characteristics of the country. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Beginning with the freshman’s first ex- posure to B.H.S. English, up to his final day, the English department, operating under the di- rection of Miss Spaulding, strives to teach the student to think, write, and speak in a manner that will enable him to present a cultured, well-bred appegrance in the years to come. He is also taught to analize and appreciate the works of writers, poets, and dramatists, both past and present. A good background in English is necessary to everybody in every field, but for those who wish to develop skills in the field of creative writing, a special course, given by Mr. Newsom, is offered. ART STAFF The faculty of the art department is devoted to helping each and every stu- dent, who elects this program to develop his or her own ability in the large and varied field of art. Courses are offered for both the beginner, who has had no previous training, and for the more advanced student. There is an opportunity for students to experiment in many mediums until they find the one which appeals to them the most, and in which they can develop their skills most rapidly. The art department helps many other organizations, such as the Dramatic Society, which has its settings designed in the art workshop. Art may be taken either once or twice a week, or every day as a full credit course. Row 1: Miss Horn, Miss Peckham. Row 2: Mr. Lamb, Mrs. Woodberry. Row 1 : Mrs. Joseph, Miss Johnson, Miss Sawyer, Miss Spaulding (Head of Dept.), Miss Shaw, Miss Tiews, Miss Randell. Row 2: Mr. Newson, Dr. Campbell, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Wilkinson, Miss Deal, Mr. Schluntz, Mr. Walsh, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Seamans.

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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT In laying the foundations for the future careers in busi- ness, the B.H.S. business department offers instruction in book-keeping, typing, stenography, business law, and other general training courses. The chance for success in these fields grows daily. Realizing the great need for business skills in both boys and girls, Mr. Ehnes, who has planned the program, and his faculty who execute these plans, try to give adequate training, so that the student may either continue his studies upon graduation. Brook- line can well be proud that it contains so practical a department. i; Mil Irilffl Ul Row 1 : Miss Greenshields, Miss Hamblin, Mr. Ehnes (chrm.), Mrs. Stewart. Row 2: Mr. Dunbar, Mr. Wall, Mr. Avory. LATIN DEPARTMENT Studies of the classical life and languages, are still as important as ever, and should never be forgotten. The Latin Department, though small in size, is immense in importance and influence, in that not only does it give the student a picture of ancient life and culture, but also helps him in his understanding and command of the English language. The military greatness of Caesar, the brilliant oratories of Cicero, and the literary genius of Virgil, all become familiar to the Latin student under the watchful guidance of Miss Webster, Miss Manter and Miss Vanacore, who heads this important department. Row 1: Miss Manter, Miss Vanacore. Row 2: Mrs. Mazur. Row 1 : Mrs. Ginty, Miss Bates, Mr. Ward (Head of Dept.), Miss Anderson, Miss Zelinka. Row 2: Mr. Moulton, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Borg, Mr. Downes, Mr. Bruce. MATH DEPARTMENT For any student planning either a business or a scientific future, the mathematics department lays solid founda- tions upon which to base future training. As for the rest of us, we too use math is some way each day of our lives. No matter what paths we might follow, the power of logical thinking, developed through mathematical experience will be invaluable. Under the direction of Miss Zelinka, the math department, tries to prepare us better for the increasingly complicated world in which we live. Today, more than ever before, mathematical skills are essential for the development of an improved world. 9

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS Row 1 : Mr. McCabe, Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Bowler. Row 2: Mr. Ford, Mr. Beauchemin, Mr. Mac- Millan. LIBRARY STAFF Our school library is by far the most visited section of the high school. We would be lost without this constant source of information, which enables us to fulfill our assignments successfully, or without the assistance of the library staff, which is always there to help every student find just what he is looking for. The members of this staff are always busy, either teaching students how to use the library or setting up displays to help them choose their reading matter. The staff often gives talks designed to prompt students to delve into the wealth of books and recordings which our library holds. Row 1 : Mrs. Bontempo, Miss Sioras. Row 2: Miss Henry, Mrs. Martin.. ADMINISTRATION The running of a school this size is a complicated affair with endless records to be filled out and kept in order, not to mention the hundreds of individual questions that must be answered. The administration department, only a small group of secretaries, manages to perform all these tasks and keep Brookline High running smoothly while still finding time to do more than is required for any student asking for help. Row T: Mrs. Wade, Miss O’Leary. Row 2: Mrs. Hanely, Miss Niland. Row 1 : Miss McCabe, Miss Weedon, Mr. Powers (Head The primary purpose of the industrial arts de- partment is to offer those boys who wish to secure employment after graduation an ex- cellent preparation in a specific vocation. This specialized education is achieved by giving the boys practical experience with var- ious tools and machines connected with their chosdn field. Courses are offered in auto, print, and electrical shops, mechanical draw- ing and metal working. Every graduate from this department is more than well prepared for a wide variety of highly skilled jobs. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Brookline High School offers its students a chance to gain not only a thorough know- ledge of past history, but a deep awareness of the significance of today’s events and how they will effect the world we live in. Only American History is compulsory, yet most stu- dents take one or more of the social studies courses which include World Civilization, Mod- ern History, Problems of Democracy, and Hu- man Relations. This department makes for a better appreciation of our democracy and an understanding of other countries ' histories and governments. of Dept.), Mr. Merrill, Mrs. Hartely. Row 2: Mr. Dobras, Mr. Young, Mr. Howard, Mr. Meyers, Mr. Smith, Mr. Coe. 11