King Philip Regional High School - Chieftain Yearbook (Wrentham, MA)

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MATHEMATICS MODERNIZED L.: tv C., C? f rn 1.-1 .J Mathematics is becoming ever more important as the technology of the space age becomes more advanced. More and better mathematicians are needed, and it is the duty of the secon- dary schools to fill the demand. At King Philip, modern mathematics courses have been introduced to keep the pro- gram up to date. Materials and texts designed by the School Mathematics Study Group have been incorporated into nearly all of the classes and new teaching methods have been intro- duced. Miss Sheila Schroeder, Tvir.QEdvvard Morlalnl ch'irman, Mrs. Lydia Fisher, Miss Mar aret Flaher , Mr. , 9 P 9 Anthon DiRe, Mr. James Thomas, Mr. Robert Perry, Mr, James McDevitt, and Mr. William LePere are Y members of the modern mathematics department. . V , ' if, A , M I 1 ,' ' i c Q ' 'f reg elf, twcwc, gffteheae ,V-Yvufc ew cr 'Gif , ,7 ,L IL If Y ,..- L mek, - Y. 'fl ' I' . - - V L px,-x,,. v , ', 1 I I .X ' ,,. f W! L, -C, I , If W t 1 .Q A U L LA, , 19 S2 . t . . , T . - or .Jfwec f cc ..QC,Nc.:-fv L L49 9'7 J L 'cw 'W who L-' V. if , AL , W A fu' ' , ' A ,CHL A M tfwrf WC. , mfcffccc 1,4 L75 lf f, V r fy, Mathematics and science programs advance. SCIENCE COURSES PRGGRESSWE Through the last tvventy years, the advances made in science demand that the schools change science curricula to meet the needs ot the present complex technology. This need has been met by the science department through subject matter change, new teaching techniques, and continued study on the part ot its members vvho attend in-service and summer course programs Mr. Gilbert Rishton, Jr., Mr. Harry Burry, Mr. Robert Creighton, Mr. William Brennan, Mr. Glen Kibler, X' Mr. Joseph Cormier, Mr. Kevin O'Brien, and Mr. Donald Nelson look to Mr. Anthony Paglione for leader- ship in the science department. ottered in the various science areas. Courses are offered at all grade levels extending from gen- eral science to advanced olterings in biology, chemistry, and physics. Laboratory techniques and experiments are tied into all course offerings. f NEW? Q iv T Q we at ' - i ti 5 'ii xt, - . 'Q rl' XNPXX. Q.-R. 4 X Q .M ,X M rs- A- L 12

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I social studies open doors to knowledge N n VSJVV yy? Mrs. Mildred Wallace, chairman and teacher of French, holds an informal meeting with the mem- bers of the foreign language department: Mrs. Lucy Medaglia, Miss Joan Collins, Mrs. Valentina Dzelzitis, and Mrs. Lucy Costello. Mrs. Lucy Costello conducts an advanced Latin class. s-Q5 .2 Knowledge breeds better understanding. STRONG SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM NECESSARY X In order to tie the past and the present together in point of time, culture, economics, geography, politics, and governmental ideologies a strong social studies program is necessary to all secondary school curriculums. ln point ot tact, today's world which can be crossed and recrossed in a matter at hours neces- ' -1 1' - J ' ' .r . 1 ,ix lf! E A l v I I IE' .l ' s f T- f f ' 2 it, Q i ' Li if ,, ,,a,,, N Social studies department members Miss Anita Kelley, Mr. Francis Gallipeau, Miss Clara Manteca, chairman, Miss Loretta Cimini, Miss Ann Golder, Mr. Ronald Grinnell, Mr. Clayton Johnson, Mr. John Dwyer, and Mr. Hugh McComb bring knowledge of the world cultures and peoples to all students. 11 sitates a thorough grounding and knowledge ot the history, culture, government, and peoples of the world on the part of all students so that they may understand themselves and their world. King Philip teachers present this kind ot program. hi Mr. John Dwyer, teacher of American History and tennis coach, finds it necessary to keep posted on current writing.

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fk 'N 1: I- Miss Barbara Bracy, teacher, and Mr. Carlton Nickerson, chairman of the art department, seek out and develop artistic talent at all grade levels. ART IN ALL MEDIA Creativity and talent are encouraged and developed in all of the art media in classes oriented to both the art major and the hobbyist. Courses are set up sequentially beginning vvith the fundamentals and proceeding to work at advanced levels of instruction. LIBRARY SATISEIES CRITERIA Cf paramount importance in the evaluation and accreditation of a school is its library. A library which provides a competent librarian, current refer- ence material, encyclopedias, texts, dictionaries, periodicals, and nevvspapers, as vvell as, works of fiction and non-fiction for book reports and pleasure reading satisfies the criteria. The King Philip library qualities in all respects. Mrs. Winona LoGrasso, librarian, is pleased with the response students have given to the summer reading program and with the increase in book circulation. Cultural interests are developed and encouraged. Director of Music, Mr. Raymond Hill, and his assistant, Mr. Robert Fishman, are justifiably proud of the instrumental and vocal accomplishments of their students. MUSIC: A PLEASURE One of the greatest sources of pleasure and entertainment that we have stems from the music department, for it is here that all phases of instrumental and vocal music are taught. Beginning with the seventh graders who study general music which includes singing, theoretical subject matter, and lis- tening for better understanding and appre- ciation, instruction progresses in a sequen- tial pattern. All students who have a sincere interest and ability are encouraged to participate in the overall music program which includes instrumental and vocal instruction. These students are, also, privileged to become members of the junior and senior bands and choirs which perform publicly.