Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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...avi Thgiyfi Ulm UnOth9f prolectton qone lO Center Top: Earl G. Boyd, I. Frank Herlihy, Scene from the mfmlty' qmpg Mr' Lowell' William A. Lewell, Francis D. Garvey. GOITUUCI Class Recitation in lU4. The Mathematics Department Due to the tremendous increase in the employment of technical machinery, a sound mathematical knowledge has become of increasing importance in this present day: for positions in the manufacture of technical machines can of necessity be open only to those who possess a broad background of mathematical knowledge. The Courses in the department range from General Mathematics, which, as the name implies, offers a comprehensive understandf ing, :sufficient for a pupil who does not expect to employ mathematics directly in later life, to Math. Gamma, dealing in Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytic Geomef ix ge Sixteen try, and Differential Calculas. ln between, courses in Plane Geometry, Algebra, and Mathematics Beta are offered, especially for students who intend to obtain a higher education than that offered in the public schools. Ordinarily a pupil fails to realize the practical value of mathematics, much the same as he saw no use for Arithmetic when in grade school, But like that Arithmetic, in later years it will become a necessary part of his everyday life. True there are higher branches of the subject with no practical value as yet, but as progress is made in other sciences, it will be these forefrunners that will lift civilization to a higher plane.

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- . ing, money handling, budgeting and record keeping, and the use ol ordinary business forms and papers are only a few of the many activities touching the business life of most people. ln a broader sense the commercial course prepares a pupil to take shorthand notes, transcribe, post and make entries in books of account or other records, maintain files and office records, and also general types writing which consists of composing letters from marginal notes or directions, typing letters from marginal notes or directions,- typing letters and numerous forms involv- ing the use of independent judgment. In addition to these objectives the pupils are guided by the l'Statement of Learning Outcomes for Commercial Education , These outcomes are: 1. Vocational efficiency in at least one business occupation such as bookkeeping, stenography, typing, or office practice, suffi- cient to permit a graduate to secure an initial business position. 2. The ability to adapt oneself to occupa- tional changes brought about by inventions or social and economic changes. 3. Knowledge of the business practices, and proficiency in the business skills needed by all intelligent consumers. 4. An appreciation and understanding of the more economic problems of present-day life, with a desire to contribute to their solu- tion. 5. The development of a personality which will be welcomed in business and society alike. G. High ethical business standards. These objectives and learning outcomes are peculiarly essential to the training oF a pupil in the commercial course, because the outcomes of commercial education are not limited to mere preparation for business jobs, but are complicated by social and economic considerations. Top to Botton: Correcting the balance. Another test rolls off the drum. Two and two make four. Studying business law. Fly- ing lingers.

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MDW . -JM . Top Left: Carl W. Staples, fairies l Cotter, Pearl Busy day in a Sopli biology class. Sgualus acantltiasf Or perliaps weld better ask Mr. A Nevmrrli Fflrlc S. Anderson Anderson. Making peanut brittle again, Ieep?f', l'Well, Galileo says it works. The Science Department lfeaded by Mr. Carl W. Staples, and cone ducted by Miss Maynard, Mr, Mockler, Mr, Cotter, Mr, liennelly, and Mr. Anderson, the science department undeniably possesses several of tlie scliools most popular classes, Students, armed witli notebooks, aprons, ieszt treks, and tlie desire to find out some ai tlie Secrets of tlte universe, attack tlie laboratories daily to delve into tlieir inysf tener: for tlte duration of one or two periods. Xfeelily exploration into tlie unknown, by NlIlY't'l! 0I1lCifflOI1 on tlie part of Clieinistry and plivsics students, and by examination on tlie part of botanists, altltougli often sornewliat revolting to tlie sense of smell, provides unsurpassed fascination and def light. Fully equipped laboratories furnisli nec- essary material, wliile actual exliibits and models are also on liand, Visual guidance, aided by :-eientific films and special oral topics, furnislies up-toftlierininute informa- tion from tlie world of science. Each course develops a firm foundation in its respective A-'ubiect and, in College and Toclinical di visions, is tlte basic preparation for college entrance examinations, Page Seventeen l -l 11-i-1-l-.1-.-. 1-1---11 1-11-qlil .17