Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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LIBRARY Books are the foundation of learning. In this up and coming world, the challenge for knowledge is great. In order to succeed in the world, the need for an education is imperative. At the Chelsea Senior High School, we are fortunate to have the facilities for utilizing the vast resources of knowledge. For many years the library has been a popular and helpful source of research. The wide variety of books that are available in the library gives one a broad view of the world around him. The research books are very extensive and offer excellent information and references on any particular subject. Of course the abundance of popular and best-seller books are always found on the library shelves. This year the library is under the capable su¬ pervision of Mrs. Marie Kennedy, a new member of the school faculty. Mrs. Kennedy stimulates interest in the library and is always on hand to help the student find the information needed. ...fountain of knowledge Mrs. Kennedy is showing the students how to usean index file for the selection of books. Books to suit every tastel

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... leading us toward our goal for success Seated is the office staff which assists Mr. Richman in the Guidance Department. GUIDANCE Mr. Margolis is always ready to help students who have questions pertaining to college. As usual, Mr. Richman is reading up on the latest guidance material. We of Chelsea Senior High School are deeply indebted to our Guidance Depart¬ ment. With the capable assistance of Eli Richman, director of guidance, tests, and measurements, and Nathan Margolis, ad¬ visor, the students meet and overcome their problems. Adjusting the various subjects, solving questions pertaining to college, and find¬ ing part-time employment are but a few of the problems that confront students in the course of the school year. These services rendered to us by our Guidance Depart¬ ment will surely prove valuable in the years to come.

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r Regardless of the course of studies we pursue in high school, English is always a required part of our curriculum. A sound knowledge of our native lan¬ guage is required if one is to meet the future chal¬ lenge for success in our highly competitive world. No matter what field in life we intend to pursue, a good command of English and a background of literature are necessary if we are to excel in our chosen career. At the Senior High School we have a fine staff of English teachers, patiently training us in these essential phases of study so that we will be prepared to meet our future challenge. Our college course teachers include Mr. Max Stewart, Miss Harriet Malone, and Mr. Maurice Greenfield. Teaching commercial English are the Misses Margaret Connolly, Agnes Burnett, and Anna Kuhn. Assisting the students in the general course are: Mr. Arthur Green, Mrs. Rebecca Mack, Mrs. Margaret Melley and Mr. Bernard Schwartz. As head of fhe English Department, Mr. Max Stewart has greatly helped the students of Chelsea Senior High School to receive a strong foundation of the English language. ENGLISH ...to know and express ourselves Mr. Green, Is the class doing that well? 14