Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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MARGARET F. LAWLER, A.B. Smith College English LOUIE A. CLOUGH, B.S. University of Massachusetts English NORMAN E. ROTHSTEIN, B.A. University of Massachusetts English The primary objective of all English courses is to develop the four basic skills of communication: reading, speaking, writing, and listening. The stu¬ dent is exposed to a reading program that not only has depth but breadth of time and national¬ ity. He gains a background knowledge of literature that depicts significant themes and which has con¬ tributed to our cultural heritage. Each student is encouraged to develop a permanent interest in reading. Vocabulary building, expository writing and a knowledge of semantics are a vital part of the English curriculum. One learns to think criti¬ cally so as to discriminate between values and also develops the ability to make wise decisions. Through wide reading the student is taught to distinguish between fact from opinion and to sup¬ port generalizations with valid evidence. Through effective teaching an aesthetic appreciation is de¬ veloped in each student. Through oral expression the student gains the skill and confidence needed in speaking before a group. Students are assigned to English divisions after careful consideration of previous achievement record, results of reading and aptitude tests, and upon recommendations of teachers. Mr. James O ' Neil is also a member of the English Department. 12

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- , PRINCIPAL GREENFIELD CHARLES E. BYBEE, A.B., M.Ed University of Maine Tarkio College Harvard University RALPH E. PACKARD Worcester Boys’ Trade School I . DIRECTOR OF VOCATIONAL SCHOOL JOHN A. MURPHY, B.S., M.Ed. North Adams St ite College University of M issachusetts VICE PRINCIPAL EDITH N. BILLS Vocational Clerk ANNETTE W. EMERALD High School Clerk ELIZABETH A. NEE High School Clerk 11

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M. ROSS BURNS, B.S., M.Ed. Tufts University Physics Chemistry Mathematics and Science Coordinator RUTHANN LANGLEY, A.B. Emmanuel College Biology Biological Science s c I E c E LOUIS J. BUSH, B.S., M.Ed. University of Massachusetts Chemistry ROBERT H. KRATZ, B.S. Wheaton College Springfield College Biology Biological Science The science course is directed toward allowing the student the opportunity to become a more use¬ ful figure in society. The student is trained to be a critical thinker and thus becomes better adjusted to his surroundings. The use of highly organized reflection, which is so vital in making decisions, is developed in the laboratories where observations of experiments are analyzed. In addition, a greater knowledge concerning our universe and our en¬ vironment is gained. As a result, a student can develop a strengthened philosophy of life and gain an understanding of himself. The science stu¬ dent, perpetually being presented with new chal¬ lenges to which applications of facts and laws must be rendered, discovers how to cope with the various problems which he will encounter during WILLIAM N. SAUTTER, B.S.E. Fitchburg State College World Science Practical Physics and Chemistry his life. As man is curious and also has the desire to explore and invent, a student may display his creativeness in the Science Open House which oc¬ curs annually. In Biology the student becomes ac¬ quainted with various types of plants and animals as well as the human body. In the science of Physics the student is introduced to a vast and rapidly increasing field of knowledge. One gains a clearer understanding of many aspects of daily life. Modern Chemistry deals with the fundamen¬ tal portions of chemical theory in the study of the nature of matter, elements, compounds, and mix¬ tures. World Science and Practical Physics and Chemistry are courses offered for the non-college- preparatory student. 13