Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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We’ll make our own, Miss Stearns Pupils engrossed in social studies??? Mr. Hubner points out the world Social studies prepare us to understand what is going on about us and to plan our part in future events. In the American history scene we see what ingredients went into the making of our country, and we foresee what our country may become by viewing the events that have taken place in the past and their effect on society and business and judging from these happenings what may result from present conditions. It also acquaints us with our rights and privileges as well as those of the presi¬ dent, of Congress, and of the state under the Constitution. European history shows us the background of America and explains the whys and wherefores of present conditions in Europe. It also shows us how our rela¬ tions with foreign countries have grown and developed. No democracy can become greater than the people who make up its majority, so future Americans must train themselves to solve the problems of their day. bor it takes training not only to become leaders but also to become good followers. In Problems of Democracy we get this training which makes for better citizenship.

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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.

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Our Theatre In Economics we deal with wealth, its production, and distribution, the courses of prosperity and poverty, and thus with land, labor, capital, competition, supply and demand. The latter pair is one of the most important laws upon which the science of Economics is based. Commercial Geography makes us better acquainted with our fellow nations of the world, their exports and needed imports. It makes us conscious of their interdependence in respect to produce, trade, and industry; for most products can¬ not he manufactured under all conditions of temperature, climate, and soil. Just as the United States must rely upon other nations for certain articles of food, clothing, and commodities, other countries are forced to rely upon us for articles which they cannot produce themselves. Business Law aids us in appreciating and interpreting our laws, in under¬ standing our rights under the laws, and in conducting ourselves in a way that will best comply with the general welfare of all. If we, the actors, have learned our parts to the best of our ability, have re¬ membered the excellent advice and counselling of our directors, and have rehearsed faithfully and carefully at home as well as in school, this play should certainly be a worth-while performance. Eenie, meenie, miney, moe We have problems too- Miss Gearan Mr. Leader expounds U. S. History