Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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Manual Arts Theres a desk to be repaired? Iust send for one of Mr. Iacksorrs boys. Hell repair it. Who is Mr. Iackson? Why, he conducts the CHS. Woodwork departf ment. In his classes the boys are taught to biiild racks, bookcases and to make all the school repairs land they do it Well, we may addb. The study of wood- working isn't only for those desiring to become carpenters. lt's for practical use, too, for there are many students that would like to be able to hammer a nail, without the necessity of a doctor officiat- ing. Then, We have the Auto Mechanics shop. This is also a study that is prac- tical. lt teaches not only the parts and operations of any gas engine but also how to repair these engines. Many a car has been torn apart and then put to- gether again by the boys under Mr. Hagans supervision. Those boys taking printing don't neces- sarily take it because they desire to be- come printers, ln fact, this course in printing is not only for those boys desir- ing to make printing their trade, but to acquaint students with the fundamentals ot the trade. lt these boys decide to make a career of printing so much the better. Top to Battomc Mr. Hagan explains Delco rim- ming. Veteran pressmen. Shoot the slug to me, lug. Sawdust opus.

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Top to Bottom: Racliiiianinoiiia Prelude in CH Minor. i'On wings ol song. Simple harmonics. Br-at :iify clactily, eight to thf- liar Music Department u ic appreciation and mu ic har monv classes conducted by Mis Swan trom torm educational opening to the cultural enioyment of good music Their aim therefore is learning to li ten to music intelligently and to appreciate the value oi the line arts in daily lite The appreciation course includes a tudy ol the fundamentals of rnu ic vocal and instrumental a a medium ot inter pretation and the history of music show ing the development ot the musical torrns ol both ln clas di cu sion the pecial features ot each composition are considered and discus fd belore and alter listening to each illu tration The cour e in harmony i primarily in tended tor student more seriou ly inter e ted in the tudy oi in trumental music and include the grammar or structure ot rniiric cliordfbuilding and uses in harn1oni ing given and original melodies thus affording a practical foundation lor those who desire to pursue further .tudie. in this ield. Based on the supporition that an uns derstanding and proper appreciation of the cultural and liner thing, of life is not merely ol educational value but also ol vital importance to the highest develop- ment of the individual, each oi these courses provides the student with a tun- damental knowledge ot music that will play a leading role in the growth ot his own personality and the enjoyment of his later years,

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Wm ' Melba L. Wright. Upper Left: Home on the range. Lower Center: Pattern tracing. Upper Right: Prospective Sfflilflflfifftlllll. Lower Right: The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Domestic Arts ln cooking classes, foods are studied in relation to food value, composition and preparation. Because the needs of these groups vary widely, the curricula are guite different in purpose, plan, and method. livery recipe is tested and explicit directions given. The period, however, is too short to prepare and serve an entire meal. Students study from text books and make lists of recipes in note books, Practice is obtained in table setting and service, good manners, courtesy, preparing and serving meals and planning menus or refreshments for various occasions, To develop an appreciation of her rela- tionship to her home, her occupation and her associates, a girl in the sewing course is taught the relation of clothing to health, beauty, modesty and refinement. Here she learns to develop habits of thrift, economy, good workmanship, and sound judgment, to realize the importance of the proper use of leisure time and to find pleasure in con- structing garments for self and other mem- bers of the family, but above all to discover her place in the working world and to give freely of herself in the cooperative life of home and community. Page ill'vli'!'IilY'll1It:C