Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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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

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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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Set Designers Without art, the stage of life would truly be bare. For art enriches the scenery down to the smallest props. The costumes, sets, and properties are all designed by a master hand with a knowledge of color, form, and design. Of course, not everyone who passes through our art department becomes an artist and creates for the stage, but every¬ one does acquire a finer appreciation of all phases of art in life. It may be a painting on a museum wall, or a well-designed chair, or a streamlined stone, but it is still art in practical application. Those of us with talent receive a valuable well-rounded foundation and plenty of prac¬ tical experience in our fine arts department. Whenever there is a need for bond, prom, or play posters, the art department, under the able direction of Miss Pauline M. Kohl- rausch, always comes through magnificently. The Junior Red Cross, too, can always count on us for a splendid piece of work. Everyone in the art department has had a wonderful time, working with the imagina¬ tion, drawing, and painting. And this makes us realize that art intensifies the least pre¬ tentious Scenes of Life. Our Art Staff and Miss Kohlrauscli Rembrandts at work! Silence! Production now going on!