Brookline High School - Murivian Yearbook (Brookline, MA)

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Like Barkis, the English department “is willin’ Among other things, these teachers are willing to spend endless hours correcting themes, to conduct stimulating discussions, and to help stu- dents overcome grammatical weaknesses — all with a view to arousing the stu- dents’ appreciation and understanding of language and literature. In the course of four years, students are introduced not only to many literary forms — drama, the novel, the short story, and poetry — but also to works representing a variety of periods in English literature. In short, the English teachers help us communi- cate with others and understand others as they communicate with us. Row 1: Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Dalton, Mr. Woodman (Head of Dept.), Miss Tiews, Miss Ackerman, Mrs. Plaut, Miss Busse. Row 2: Mr. Flemings, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Vol- lero, Miss Deal, Mrs. Silver, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Hamer, Mrs. Heasley. Row 3: Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Weeks, Mr. Imray, Mr. Jordan, Dr. Campbell, Mr. Walsh, Dr. Allison. Not Present: Mrs. Greenberg, Mrs. Warshaw, Mr. Schluntz. MUSIC DEPARTMENT “The man who has music in his soul will be in love with the loveli- est.” The band, orchestra, vocal groups, music appreciation classes, and all the other activities sponsored by the music department bring the joy of music to countless students, whether they participate or listen. Moreover, the concerts and special performances directed by this department are a link between the school and the community. The work of these teachers stimulates general appreciation of music both within the student body and throughout the town of Brookline. “The whole is equal to the sum of its parts,” and the unparalleled achievement of the mathematics department is equal to the combined knowledge and initiative of its members. Student interest and en- thusiasm in this vital field can be proved to be in direct proportion to the effort and skill of these dedicated followers of Euclid and Pythagoras. This department merits a maximum quantity of praise for its work in teaching a subject of immeas- urable significance in a world where math becomes daily more important for man’s very survival. Row 1: Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Shine, Miss Bates, Mr. Ward (Head of Dept.), Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Springer, Mrs. Addelson. Row 2: Mr. Hornik, Mr. Bruce, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Borg, Mr. Tran- berg, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Jean. Not Present: Mr. Downes. Row 1: Mr. Joslin, Mr. Corley (Head of Dept.). Row 2: Mr. Philpott, Mr. Seymour. MATH DEPARTMENT

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Row 1: Miss Driscoll, Mrs. Ginty, Mr. Grinnell, Miss Campbell, Miss Murdock. Row 2: Rinaldi, Mr. Wall, Miss Douglass, Miss Rouillard, Mr. Harris, Mr. Avery. Not Present: Bartlett, Mr. Coe, Mr. Howard. Guidance Mr. Avery and Mr. Grinnell. Not everyone can afford an analyst, but each Brookline High School student has a guidance counselor who takes special interest in his aspirations, plans, and problems. Throughout the student’s four years in high school, the guidance counselor helps him learn his strengths and weaknesses, make a career choice, and select schools to prepare him for his career. The testing service run by this depart- ment is truly outstanding. Tests give the student a variety of oppor- tunities to determine his aptitudes and interests. The information the counselor obtains in this way enables him to counsel the student ef- fectively. The Guidance Department’s unselfish assistance helps us to know ourselves better and to define our future plans. 8 2 2

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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Row 1: Miss Boland, Mrs. Seltzer, Mr. Ehnes (Head of Dept.), Mr. Wall, Miss Green- shields, Miss Kling. Row 2: Mrs. Cummin, Mr. Dunbar, Mr. Golini, Mr. Dwinell, Miss Murdock. The business department, while teach- ing basic clerical and commercial skills, performs a variety of other functions, in- cluding student placement and special services to the school. Typing, bookkeep- ing, and shorthand are essential in the business world; essential also are the at- titudes developed in these courses. After preparing students for careers, this de- partment helps them find jobs suited to their interests and skills. Typing, mimeo- graphing, and switchboard operation are a few of the ways in which the business department assists the other members of the school community. ART DEPARTMENT At a time when “self-expression” is the battle-cry of the young and restless, courses provided by the Brookline High School art de- partment offer an excellent outlet for unexpressed creativity. Miss Peckham and her staff introduce beginners to various art forms — sculpture, painting, architecture, design — and help students develop standards for judging art. This department ' s assistance in set design and poster publicity is of vital importance to the success of dramatic productions. Through the efforts of these teachers, art becomes a useful and lively part of our experience. Row 1: Miss Peckham (Head of Dept.), Mrs. Woodberry. Row 2: Miss Calden, Mr. Coletta. Not Present: Mr. Lamb. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Since not everyone wants or needs to juggle dumbbells, the Brook- line High School physical education department stresses “physical education with a purpose.” Field and indoor sports emphasize good sportsmanship; first aid courses teach skills that will be useful to stu- dents in adult life; square dance classes permit students to have fun while developing social skills. Our facilities for swimming and ap- paratus work are particularly good. This entire department helps students use all available facilities and combat suburban flabbiness. Row 1: Miss Kelley, Mr. Hines (Director), Miss Taylor, Mrs. Brusko. Row 2: Mr. Bemis, Mr. Mclnerney, Mr. Weygant. Row 1: Miss Nardone, Miss Abel, Miss Bruce, Mr. Hollingworth (Head of Dept.), Miss Campbell, Mrs. McGavic, Mrs. Rosser. Row 2: Mr. Fuller, Mr. Gleekman, Mr. Parfitt, Mr. Fox, Mr. Warren, Mrs. Plzak. Mr. Lowe. Not Present : Miss Driscoll. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT “Science, the new nobility! Progress. The world moves on!” Double periods spent in well-equipped laboratories, in- dividual projects, and Science Fair ex- hibits all develop in students a capacity for independent work, which enables them to “move on” with the rest of the world. Through use of new teaching techniques, this department helps stu- dents learn more about themselves and the world around them.