Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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A talent for fashion, an ability for de¬ sign — either may be discovered in the Sewing Department of Chelsea Senior High School where the girls enrolled in this course cut patterns and design outfits to follow the present fashion trends. With the skillful management of Miss Melba T. Wright and Miss Mary L. Riley, the girls fashion blouses, skirts, and dresses to cre¬ ate a striking appearance. Perhaps, some day these students may be the leading fashion designers of the world. Upper left — Fortunate is the one who can sew as lovely a skirt as this one. Lower center — The girls take pride in their fine handiwork. 27

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domestic arts Under Miss Johnson ' s guidance, the girls are baking mouth-watering cakes. Yummy! Under the capable supervision of Miss Mildred L. Johnson, the girls are trained to prepare meals which are both appetiz¬ ing and nutritious. Our cooking department makes not only the lunches for our faculty and directors, but also has complete supervision over the cafeteria. Their delectable and invit¬ ing luncheon plates amply satisfy the ap¬ petites of Chelsea High School ' s faculty and students. This course serves as a basis for pro¬ fessions as dieticians or homemakers.

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fine arts Upper left — Mr. Tringale is always willing to lend assist¬ ance to the budding artist. Right center — This year for the first time, seniors have an opportunity to learn profess¬ ional sign-painting. The Music Department, under the capable supervision of Mr. Francis X. Ridge, offers courses which tend to culti¬ vate an appreciation for music. It is equipped with all class¬ es of enjoyable records. The Art Department of Chelsea High, ably directed by Mr. Vincent J. Tringale, instructs our students to seek beauty in the every-day things of life and to create inspirational and meaningful paintings from abstract ideas. The well- handled brushes of our potential Picassos and Rembrandts pay tribute to their excellent instruction. Woodworking, as taught by Mr. Daniel S. Santry, gives students the opportunty to make anything within the realms of their capabilities. Usually tool boxes, small cabinets, tables, and other useful handicraft items are constructed in the woodwork shop. One ver interesting field, for which our students are being prepared by Mr. Arthur J. Hagan, is that of Auto Mechanics. The various parts of the automobile are studied in detail and the young mechanics are instructed in the methods of keeping their cars in good running-order. One last skill developed within the walls of C. H. S. is that tutored in our modern printing shop. Mr. Floyd G. Fol¬ som, the printing instructor, teaches his students how to set type and manage a printing press. These boys print much of the school ' s material, including booklets, report cards, notices, and tickets. A pleasant pause in the day ' s occupations. 28