Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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anua The auto mechanics department of Chelsea High has most certainly produced its share of well-trained and capable mechanics. Under the competent supervision of Mr. Ar¬ thur J. Hagan, the boys diligently study the intricacies and care of the automobile. Practical knowledge as well as experience are afforded the students by means of the working models that are brought into the shop, which eventually will be taken apart, repaired and reassembled. However, Mr. Hagan himself is one very important factor in this course. For under his expert guidance the students are assured of obtaining a thorough understanding of the re¬ pair and maintenance of the auto¬ mobile. 1 ' L mr T. j-J i if. The manual arts depart¬ ment of Chelsea High School is quite extensive and -com plete in every way. Included in this department is printing headed by Mr. Barnett Freed¬ man, and woodwork instruct¬ ed by Mr. Daniel S. Santry. Any member of the general course of studies is eligi¬ ble for these classes. Every¬ thing from knic-knac shelves to handmade bookcases is brought home by these in¬ dustrious students. In these classes the boys are taught useful and practical crafts which they can apply to a future trade. This is a fine example of a truly progres¬ sive education. Roll those presses. Careful, watch those fingers!

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Music maestro please , can be heard as we pass the music appreciation and harmony room. Here the students are able to exercise their knowledge of music. The Music Department, under the untiring efforts of Mr. Toltz and Mr. Guido Ottavi is fully equipped with excellent records, bringing a universal language to all. Sha-boom! Who is responsible for all the posters and decorations that grace the corridors and audi¬ torium of Chelsea High School? The pupils under the keen supervision of Mrs. O ' Hara, of course! They are taught to express their thoughts and feelings on canvass. Their imag¬ ination and talent have added a dash of spice to the school. Today ' s doodlers; tomorrow ' s Rembrandts. Art for art ' s sake. 23

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1 - JTLuto CZ) rwmq The auto driving program at Chelsea High is one that has been marked with much success. Many capable, as well as courteous drivers, have been produced as a result of the carefully organized program. Instruction first begins when the students are mere sophomores. Mr. Henry McCarthy carefully explains the rules and regulations for safe driving to the future motorists. Then, under the ex¬ cellent supervision of Mr. Sheldon Green- glass, Mr. Morris Shapiro, and Mr. Ralph Filippone, the students are given lessons in the three new Ford sedans, graciously donated to the school by the Crescent Motor Company of Revere. The third and final step is the test given by the inspec¬ tors from the registry office. Here, the students must prove that they are well qualified to handle an automobile before they may receive a license. However, because of the excellent training and in¬ struction which the course offers, most of the students pass with ease. It is now evident that the Chelsea High School auto driving course has most certainly done its share in producing safe and skillful drivers. All ready and rarin ' to go! I Judy, don ' t be a back seat driver