Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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Every actor needs a clean and sound body if he is to portray a leading role in the drama of life; and through the lessons learned in Physical and Commando Training classes, we can rest assured that the play called Life” will have a long and successful run. Despite the soreness and lameness which was abundant during the first couple of weeks of the Commando Training Course, we can look hack upon a pleasant experience which wimprove invaluable to us in future military exploits. From the start, Mr. Henry H. McCarthy, our instructor, wasted no time in getting;, us into splendid physical shape. Scale the wall! Under the benches! Climb the ropes! Walk the ladder!” Many a theoretical life was saved by a timely leap over our imaginary flaming pool. Within not too many months many of us will he in the service, and we hope that any experience or knowledge gained in the Commando Training Class will be helpful to us. Com¬ mando Training had its lighter and more pleasant moments too, however, for many games and sports were participated in ob¬ jectively. Between I’m on a diet, Mr. McCarthy What an army! if Good for the circulation?

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Costumes and Refreshments Needles and Pins Miss Johnson and her mix-its This machine age Since every play must have costumes, we find our sewing depart¬ ment busy at work cutting out patterns and designing the clothes necessary to make an effective appearance. The sewing classes are conducted under the competent direction of Miss Frances M. Carr and Mrs. Eleanor R. Murphy. Our girls learn many important facts about the art of sewing. They learn how to cut patterns and to make all types of clothing, such as blouses, skirts, and dresses. Because of war shortages, it is necessary for our girls to use whatever materials they have and they certainly should he compli¬ mented on a job well done. Cafeterias are an essential part of any successful theatre. We too boast of one. Our cooking department not only prepares the direc¬ tors’ lunches hut has complete charge of the cafeteria that serves the student body of the Chelsea High School so well. The cooking classes themselves are taught the very important art of preparing foods and learning how to present them in an inviting manner. The classes are under the direction of Miss Mildred L. Johnson, whose capable teaching and management will serve as a good example for all her classes to follow.

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The Acts To keep our potential Sarah Bernhardts’ physically as well as mentally fit, a course in physical education is given to our extras, understudies, and leading ladies. Once a week we go down to the gym, line up in our gym togs, and from there on any¬ thing goes. For a warm-up, such simple exercises as picking up both feet and touching the toes are practiced. These always seem to get that drowsy look out of tired eyes. Then under the expert and watchful eye of Miss Alice M. Curly, there follows a varied pro¬ gram of either volley ball, rope swinging, or ladder walking. How proud we are of our accomplishments as we dangle fearlessly from the ladder or ropes! Then a spirited game of basketball makes us feel a match for any team. As the bell marking the end of another session rings, we dash to the showers to cool our fevered brows. Still we have no rest as there is always the inevitable mad rush to heat the final bell. With new-found vigor, we make our way back to the classrooms and look forward to more of the same the next week. Our Venuses Like their remote ancestors Give a girl a horse she can rule Waiting, waiting, always waiting