Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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Einsteins in Mr. O’Brien attacks an Algebra problem “Wliat does angle BOD equal?” asks Mr. Lowell Mr. Garvey and a genius of tomorrow Mechanical drawing with Miss Macdonald One of the truly interesting scenes in the great theatre of the Chelsea High School is enacted in the mathematics classroom. Here we struggle with outlines (in geometrical problems) and continually strive for top hilling (in the rank hook.) The courses in the mathematics department vary widely. The subjects range from General Mathematics, which offers us a review in fundamental mathematics, to Mathematics Gamma, which offers courses dealing with Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry of the Straight Line, and Slide Rule Pro¬ cedures. The intermediate course is Mathematics Beta, consist¬ ing of Plane Geometry and Algebra. Each of these courses is intended to give us the mathematical background that we expect to use in later life. The mathematics department plays a dual role on the stage. Besides coaching us, it gives us a sense of pride in our work. It teaches us to think correctly, to correlate facts accurately, and to work neatly. We can be sure that we, the students of the Chelsea High School, will be well prepared to face the futuristic, technical world of tomorrow. Mr. Boyd and the biggest slide rule in the school

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mm Receive their Training As sophomores, an introduction to our economic system is given with geography, taught by Miss Sylvester, in which we are familiarized with the cycle of busi¬ ness and the stories of products from the farm, mine, and factory to the family. By the junior year, we are ready for the practical clerical subjects so important in all business offices—typing, shorthand, and bookkeeping. Now with curtain time drawing near in addition to advanced study of these subjects, a business back¬ ground of commercial law, economics, as well as practical office procedure can be studied. And always our directors. Miss Leah E. Bennett, Mr. Arthur J. White, Mrs. Martha E. Malone, and all the others who together strived to produce the finest crop of students possible. Thus, when the curtain rises, we will have had the best possible training to be able to make our way to the top in the drama of business. Pounding the keys Mrs. Malone and Miss Hope discuss the future secretaries Mr. White, one man among many women

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the Making Mr. Staples demonstrates the principles of electricity VT e ' re listening, Mr. Thompson Do you drink it, Mr. Moekler? How ' s your stabilizer, Mr. Anderson? Miss Maynard in Biology Make mine a small Coke, Mr. Cotter The present world conflict has effected an in¬ creased demand for men and women who are well-trained in the various branches of science. Because of the many advancements in technical knowledge, particular attention is paid to those persons, who possess a sound foundation in scien- tiflc information. Here, at the Chelsea High School, we are able to receive an excellent basic training in either biology, chemistry, or physics. Daily, motivated by scientific curiosity, we enter the amply equipped laboratories to delve into the secrets of science. The classroom work, including experi¬ ments and demonstrations is supplemented by films and oral topics concerning the current hap¬ penings in the world of science. All these factors, taken together, form an excellent background for further studies in the fields of science. The science department has a purpose beyond that, of teaching us book knowledge. It teaches us to think accurately and impartially, to develop an attitude of scientific curiosity, and to learn the scientific method of thinking. The quality of the directing truly accounts for the popularity of the science classes in the high school.