Easthampton High School - Echo Yearbook (Easthampton, MA)

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Driver Education The Driver Education Course, supervised by its able instructor, Miss Edna Graham, has had over 200 students since it started, with a very large enrollment each year. This course has proved to be very successful in Easthampton High and has produced some very capable drivers. Many exciting and humorous incidents occur while driving. Miss Graham, with splendid nerves and control, is able to produce drivers from every one of her students. This year, for the hrst time, the town and school worked together on the Driving Roadeo. Miss Graham was an active organizer and advisor for this. 77

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Ari Class 63. ' 'Fe .mu rs mmm Q Each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon the art class meets under the supervision of Mrs. Marjorie Beebe. The students in this class learn the various techniques of painting and some handicrafts. The activities this year included making papier mache dolls, copper jewelry, decorating gifts with Amazart and silk screening. As usual, the girls provided the other organizations with many, many posters for their presentations. Again the class took part in the Western Massachusetts Small High Schools Basketball Tournament poster contest. Carol Borowski's poster was chosen to repre- sent us in the contest at the Cage. The class provided the makeup crews for the Dramatic Club and Senior plays and did a splendid job. The members were delighted spectators at a Spring Fashion Show at G. Fox and Company in Hartford as guests of the Charm Club. As their last project of the year Mrs. Beebe and her group painted the backdrop for the Senior Class Night program. 76

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Household Arfs This course, taught by Miss Hazel Eames, is indeed an essential part of our curriculum. Much favorable comment is heard today from educational authorities regarding subjects such as household arts, which actively aid the student of today in becoming the capable homemaker of tomorrow. Here the girls may ready them- selves for duties they are sure to be called upon to perform in future years. During one term the fundamental techniques of cooking and meal preparation are taught, as well as special diet planning and table setting. In additon, the pupils are familiarized with the proper procedures in using and caring for modern kitchen equipment. As a new term begins, the girls are instructed in the basic principals of sewing. Here again, modern machines are available for their use. They learn the essential facts about many kinds of materials, and their suitability for various types. of clothing. Very proud, rewarding moments are theirs upon completion of clothing, they have chosen as their projects. I Also included in this course is interior decorating, which provides helpful hints and creative situations, which the girls may use in making plans for charming future homes of their own. 78