Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Guidance Offers Plans For The Expanded educational opportunities have opened millions of new jobs to today's youth. With the easier availability of a college education or of many kinds of vocational training, an individual finds many more vocational opportunities within his reach than he would have found fifty or even twenty years ago. In addition to the number and variety of jobs today, the employment situation is made more complex as some jobs become obsolete while other jobs come more into demand. Because of this complexity, vocational and college guidance has become a necessity. High-school guidance departments are using techniques employed by professional job-counseling services to advise those seeking careers. Equipped with data on employment trends, guidance specialists, after testing an individual for special interests and attitudes, can suggest appropriate edu- cational and vocational programs. Thus, with the benefit of excellent guidance, students entering the work world or higher institutions of learning can satisfy their personal need for fulfillment and eventually contribute most effectively to society. Nicholas Montesion ure Reginald H. Quinn Department Head Andrew J. Karkos Vi rginia M. McDermott 30

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Stephen Economides Bruce Nattinville David Moskal Leonard J. Tashman Foreign language — you better believe it! Language Studies Encourage World Unity Diversity in customs and ideals has long been an obstacle to in- ternational unity. With expanding communication systems, however, international involvement has become a reality. Opportunities for travel have acquainted our citizens with many other countries and enriched their knowledge of foreign cultures. Through an under- standing of the languages and customs of others, we can more fully appreciate the development of our own heritage. As we strive for world unity, we must continue our study of foreign languages, for only through an exchange of ideas can we join one world effort for peace and prosperity. Teaching requires great physical endurance. 29

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Total concentration by Barbara Brown emphasizes the need to study. William J. Dooley Knowledge Gained Through Literature All the known world is influenced by books. A wide knowledge in many areas is essential in today's rapidly changing world. The opportunity to read and gain knowledge is at our fingertips, if we will take advantage of it. The library provides an extensive range of information in a vast number of subjects from which students can build a founda- tion to project the ideals and beliefs of a new genera- tion. It is our duty to learn literature so that we can guide our future actions and insure a world of peace. So that's where Mr. Dooley hides his Playboys! The Substitute Award of the Year goes to ... 31