Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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PROBLEMS of DEMOCRACY- Problems of Democracy is offered to acquaint the pupils with the political, economic, and social questions which they as future voters will be asked to answer. This course also enables the pupils to solve such problems as the organization and administration of the different political parties, how the citizens outside these parties help to determine policies, how these policies are carried into effect, and ' how our courts enforce laws and administer justice. The reasons for poverty and the causes, treatment and preven¬ tion of crime are other problems discussed in the social field. It is here under the direction of the capable teachers of our Problems of Democracy classes that we prepare ourselves to become good citizens in the world of tomorrow. MR. LEADER shows his class in Problems of Democ¬ racy how the new Congress will be arranged. This is one phase of the course that is thoroughly discussed in class.

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Uo-me buil esU. HERE THE GIRLS put to work the know-how they have acquired in sewing. As those who have tried it know, it ' s a great feat to get the pattern placed right. The girl who has mastered the art of sewing will find this one of her delightful tasks and not the burdensome chore it might have been. She will take pleasure in fashioning a dress from a bolt of cloth or remaking an older garment for a new season ' s wear. Here at the Senior High School the girls are taught those fundamentals of sewing which will make them better, happier homemakers. WHILE THE SEWING class below busy themselves with sewing, ironing, and fitting, the two girls above see how the finished article looks. rv ii dreading of Oscillating Hook Machines No. bn and ,

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we ■itsUue ion. national peace THESE STUDENTS certainly seem to be interested in what their Problems of Democracy teacher, Mr. Thompson, is saying. No doubt they are all aware of the valu e of this course. Here guided by this capable teacher they learn about the problems that confront the United States. MISS ISRAELITE must be giving some very important information to the class for they are all very busy taking down notes. The students must realize the importance of this note taking for they look very serious.