Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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Here at Chelsea High, the library plays an im¬ portant part in school life. This pleasant part of our building is presided over by Miss Zita Flynn, the school librarian. The library serves many purposes. First and foremost, as a convenient study hall it is equipped with encyclopedias, dictionaries, maps, other refer¬ ence books, and a department of fiction material. In this quiet atmosphere the pupils find it easier to apply themselves to their study. Here is the scene of various school activities. The French, Latin, Spanish, and German clubs use it for their meetings, and take advantage of its spacious quarters to present their individual skits. Lectures and debates are held here, and, on occasion, forums presented on varied subjects. The library is a place for work and play, study and recreation. With proper use, it can be an additional aid to an appreciative student. Top left — Mr. Greenglass, you must have a magic charm. First time we ' ve seen Murton so busily studying. Center right — But Miss Cox, wouldn ' t it be easier just to tell me how to spell that word? Miss Kuhn proves that writing letters can be fun. I

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Could it be that Miss Hand is collaborating with her class in writing a novel? fc- This is no place to daydream. Phyllis seems to be putting her best foot forward in Mr. Greenfield ' s English class.

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math Why study mathematics? This is a question raised every so often during our school ca¬ reer. Few of us ever stop to consider the advantages in the study of math; namely, the opportunity of acquiring a logical system of reasoning, the ability to develop a keen sense of observation, and the power to think quickly and intelligently. We learn not only how to arrive at a solu¬ tion of a problem but also how to interpret the answer. The application of these fac¬ tors plays a major role in the adult world, for every phase of living is based on its princi¬ ples. Whether being a house¬ wife or holding an executive position is the pupil ' s ambi¬ tion, he will find that a sound knowledge of math is a big step in the right direction. Under the instruction of Mr. Earl G. Boyd, director of the department, Miss Evelyn Mac¬ Donald, Miss Alice Burke, Mr. Right center — Better be careful, Mr. Garvey, or you ' ll be out of a job. Bottom left — Mr. Boyd ' s trig class seems to be one of physical as well as mental exercise. 14