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

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Physical fitness promotes good health x I r 6, Miss Marcia Connors, girls' physical education director, types out a re- port With the help of Mr. Thomas Hartley, boys' physical education in- structor and football and basketball coach. 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION HELPS TO BUILD HEALTHY BODIES Physical education is complementary to scholastic edu- cation in the development of the individual. The Presi- dent's Council on Physical Fitness Was initiated by President John F. Kennedy for the expressed purpose of building healthy bodies to go with healthy minds. The Physical Education department at King Philip follows the Council's program closely in planning its Physical Educa- tion program. Mrs. Patricia Wilcox, physical education instructor, grades stu- dents on their dribbling techniques. These underclassmen play touch-football during gym class. ,,.,.w--0- ams-.....l' A 1 . ' K .,- P -'f Athletic director, Mr. Michael Cosentino, stops on his way to the baseball diamond .L Fry -1 . 16

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Library, art, and music stimulate thought CENTER FOR PLEASURE AND KNOWLEDGE King Philip's library facilities are available to all students whether for reading pleasure or research. The library is the most important center in any school. Students and teachers depend upon the volumes -literary and reference - newspapers, and current periodicals for enrichment and factual knowledge. Musical director, Mr. Raymond Hill, uses his pencil for a baton. -in King Philipis obliging librarian, Mrs. Winona LoCrasso, tracks down a volume for Ann Lukk. ART AND MUSIC FOR INTEREST OR CAREER Creative arts are as necessary to the whole de- velopment of the student as are the academic and vocational studies. At King Philip there are se- quentially progressive art and music programs - grades 7-12. The programs are so planned that they hold interest for both the student who is in- terested in music and art and those who plan to follow careers in these subject fields. Mr. Edward Denon, drill instructor of the band, works his forma- tion for the next half-time show. Mr. Carlton Nickerson, chairman of the art department, shows a still-life painting to Miss Susan Tellis, student teacher, and Miss Lois Curran, art instructor. 115540 , J

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Better business techniques through education BUSINESS EDUCATION FOR ALL Future secretaries, office clerks, and bookkeepers receive instruction in these technical skills in the department of business education. All students including the college- bound are privileged to participate in this Well-rounded program. Mrs. Elizabeth Tolley and Mrs. Mildred Edwards, business teachers, prove they are adept typists. fue Kivwfwfff Mr. john Robbins, chairman of the business department, is also teacher of driver education, senior advisor, and hockey coach. Business students rely upon Mrs. Rita Tokaz, Mrs. Elizabeth Tolley, Mr. Iohn Robbins, chairman, Mrs. Cecelia Murphy, and Mrs. Mildred Ed- wards, to teach them the practical skills of typing, shorthand, and book- keeping.