Falmouth High School - Crest Yearbook (Falmouth, ME)

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1-IBCDNCD'-fi Left to right: J. Peterson, C. Lane, J. Merrill, A. Stewart, B. Paul, D. Cleaves, L. Morse, J. Ireland, H. Barter, K. White, G. Clements, R. Aaskov, M. Young, M. King, H. Lawson, P. Keefe, G. Hanson, J. Smith, N. Tyler, J. Lash, and P. Bragg. One, two, three, F5 O S5 '1 0-0 5 vs Cf' S O in Cf' 1'-T' '1 CD 0 va HJ O C 'S on P' U heard daily in the gym, from our physical education in- SUPU0U0Pn Mr. Higgins, as he puts the different classes through exercises designed to increase the physical fit- ness of the students. As he is interested particularly in the Senior High School groups, he personally supervises their Physical Fit- ness Program. It has been reported by the limited number of survivors of his classes that he spends many sleepless nights thinking up subtle ways of torturing his classes the next day, Seriously though, gina for his untiring Falmouth H1gh,many of vices,1n fine physical our sincere thanks go to Mr. Hig- efforts in putting the students of whom will soon be in the armed ser- condition. N 6 5 E WH FHEB v- - '-

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A For the first time at Falmouth, Aeronautics was of- fered as a full year course this year. We spent the first six weeks studying the theory of flight and understanding some of the conditions which warrant a plane's design being as it is. Next each member of the class was as- signed to design some specified part of an airplane. After ideas and planes were gathered, proportions were adjusted and several full-size plans were drawn of the various views of the model aircraft. As soon as the necessary ma- terial was obtained, actual construction commenced. At this time the personal model building experiences of some of the class members came in very handy. During this time classes were held rather informally and everyone's sugges- tions were welcome. The textbook was referred to at fre- quent intervals and various other outside literature helped. Through this project everyone in the class re- ceived a more practical knowledge of the fundamental prin- ciples of aero design and building. After only minor al- terations from the original plans the model was complete with exception to detail work and finishing coats of dope. Our model is entirely original in design through the in- dividual tastes of various class members. For the second half year we are in a new textbook tak ing up the Mathematics of Aviation which is trigonometry as we would apply it to aircraft design and navigation. We hope that future classes in Aeronautics will work on and improve our model and perhaps build sequels to it. Such a course is invaluable to those who wish to get a practical knowledge of Aeronautics. We are sure future enrollments in the class will be larger and the importance of Aeronautics as a subject will increase as the field it- self expands. IX 59 . F 2 22 E5'lsm ii?7!H

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4' of MC EO xv O M In the picture are: Cecelia Leighton, Winifred Blake, Patricia Hinds, Joanne Ames. Throughout the years, homemaking has been a major activity of all peoples in all lands. The home is the backbone of a nation, however dif- ferent its way of life may be--the shack on the other side of the tracks, the little cottage in the country, the large farmhouse in the valley, the apartment in the city, the trailer bobbing along the highway--each means home to someone. This year at Falmouth, Home Economics is a required subject. With the parents away from home indulging in war work, it gives the student a chance to use her homemaking course for practical purposes. At the beginning of our school year the Home Economics classes par- ticipated in the canning for school lunches. During the summer vacation the canning center was very active and in September the classes carried it on. The total number canned for Hot Lunch purposes were l,600. After the canning season came to an end, Miss Elliot began class work. There were seven classes and in a year each class takes up three or more fields. First Aid was studied by the Freshman class and they learned the importance of applying a tourniquet correctly and, among other things, learned how to use and make correct bandages. Home Nursing came in the same field, and the activities included in that course were: Child care, bedmaking, and other aids in caring for the sick at home. Foods have been the most popular, for we cook and plan meals and parties. The more seri- ous study of nFood Nutrltionn is mixed right along with the fun. Clothing is also enjoyed by the majority for we learn to sew for ourselves and others. The girls have made dresses, suits, blouses, slacks, and many other articles of clothing. They have learned the source and construction of textiles. For the more human side of Home Economics, the seniors have taken family budgeting and have used their own family as models. They have been taught how to budget food, clothing, and household expendi- tures. Personality is something many people lack. nPersonal1ty Develop- mentn is taught as a course, and enjoyed by all. The classes have volunteered to make a quota of Red Cross articles but had no time to do this volunteer work in classy so they have formed a Red Cross Club which meets after school hours. Our Christmas Pop Concert went off with its usual gayety. Many thanks are due Betty Marston and Iola Merrithew for the splendid work they did planning and preparing the refreshments. In closing, I feel free to say that the Home Economics Department has experienced one of its most successful years, and in behalf of the person- nel of Falmouth High School, we wish to thank Miss Ruth Elliot for her boundless efforts to help in every way possible. I 59 . e QD E- . pw, A .