Gloucester High School - Flicker Yearbook (Gloucester, MA)

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We First Must Learn Our Own Language STANDING: Nancy L. Smothers; Jane A. Carroll; Willis K. Smith; William E. Kane; Richard C. Ber- geron; Benjamin A. Little; Ann Darby; Mrs. Marilyn Clark. SEAT- ED: Eleanor W. Beebe; Marjorie H. Gale; Claudia Perry, Dept. Head; Mrs. Elizabeth H. lamb; Charlotte Taylor. To present a program so diversified that it will meet the various needs and goals of all the pupils at Gloucester High School is the aim of the English Department; however, in addition to the material planned for the individual pupil there are general skills stressed in all classes: writing and speaking with clarity and ef- fectiveness, as well as reading with understanding and appreciation. A supplementary teaching aid offered occasionally throughout the year is the series of lectures given by Miss Barbara Wriston, lecturer to schools from the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. It is the sincere hope of the English teaching staff that graduates of Gloucester High School will feel that their experiences in the English classroom have been rewarding ones. Then We Attempt Others In the language depart- ment under the direction of Miss Mildred E. Frost- holm, a student has the opportunity to study Span- ish, French, German, or Latin. The language classes give the student a means of communicat- ing everyday needs, which he might put to use at home or in travel- ling, as well as discover- ing the great literature written in his chosen lan- guage. The development of the skills of under- standing, speaking, read- ing, and writing is stressed in the instruction of modern languages. Also emphasized is the understanding of customs and culture of other na- tions which is very neces- sary in today ' s world. Mr. J. Vincent Elmer; Miss Mildred E. Frostholm, Department Head; Mr. John Perakis; Mr. Theadore A. Hersey; Mrs. Doris B. Baer. 13

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We Are Grateful to These People Librarian of the Fellows Library is Miss Dorothy A. Londergon. There are approximately thirty- five hundred books available to the students, as well as a picture and pamphlet collection. The library also contains a record collection and numerous magazines. Miss Winifred E. Ross, the school nurse, main- tains an office in the school infirmary. Stu- dents who become ill during the day may go to the Health Suite where they are well taken care of. Miss Helen W. Morton is the head of the Gloucester High cafeteria, which serves well- balanced, appetizing meals on every school day. Operating on a non-profit basis, the cafe- teria offers to many students who work there, the opportunity to gain experience. for Their Help in Our School Life The floormasters of Gloucester High are Mr. Winslow S. Park- hurst, Mr. J. Vincent Elmer, and Mr. Vernon C. Hooper, for the first, second, and third floors re- spectively. Such areas as tardiness, absence, and discipline come un- der their control. It is the job of the floor supervisor to see that all matters on his floor run smoothly. 12

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X Is the Sine for Math The Math Department, under the direction of Mr. Alfred U. Hagstrom, offers the students courses in both elemen- tary and advanced math- ematics. The student, through a selection of General Math, Algebra, Plane Geometry, Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, and Review Math, can find a course suitable to his specific needs, wheth- er for a college prepara- tory course or for a gen- eral knowledge of math. Mr. Manuel F. Martins; Mr. John E. Caniff, Jr.; Mr. Alfred U. Hagstrom, Department Head; Mr. B. Augus- tus Nunes, Jr.; Mr. Joseph E. Manger, Jr.; Mr. Aarne A. Frigard; and Mr. Harvey M. Korobkin. Science Is Nearly Out of This World It is the intent of the Science Department, under the direction of Mr. Robert W. Card, to arouse general interest in science with the hope that more students will select science for their life work, to show the methods which scientists employ in seeking out new knowledge and in solving problems which arise in areas which are already familiar, to impart the body of scientific knowledge necessary in comprehending our pres- ent environment and in following developments in this scientific age. The courses offered are Gen- eral Science, Biology, College or Practical Chem- istry, and College or Practical Physics. Mr. John F. Cosgrove; Mrs. O. Myrtle Wardrup; and Mr. Thomas J. Hardacre; Biological Science. Mr. Robert W. Card, Depart- ment Head; Mr. Robert Karcher; Mr. Paul E. Bradstreet; Mr. Paul A. Nickas; and Mr. Thomas J. Hardacre; Physical Science. 14