Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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tl Administration and Guidance Codify Aims and Assure Objectives The ultimate goal of the administration is to provide an education for all the children of Falmouth, so that each student may became a “productive and contri- buting member of our society.” The more immediate aim of the Administration is to manage a smooth-run- ning, efficient system of education. The largest job of the Administration is to co-ordi- nate all the activities of the teachers, coaches, guidance, cafeteria, and custodians. In addition, the curriculum must be organized (now with the help of computers), records must be kept, and discipline must be maintained among the students. II Superintendent Harry S. Merson confers with Principal Russell B. Marshall.

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Fall in COLOR reds, golds, browns, and greens blended together in a pattern no artist’s brush can match — maroon and white uniforms flashing across green playing fields- - - cold, blue-gray waters, accented by frothy white caps — brilliant foliage — streets bordered with fallen leaves - - - woods almost shouting with splendor. Fall is SMELLS — fresh paint - - - musty lockers — new books - - - smoke from burning leaves - - - popcorn, coffee, and sizzling hot dogs cooking at concession stands. Fall is SOUNDS — cheers for the home team — fog horns sounding throughout the misty nights - - - honking of wild geese heading south - - - crackling feet through fallen leaves — bands tuning up for half time - - - pep squad caller sounding the steps - - - pounding feet of trackmen. Fall is a FEELING — mixed emotions — regret for summer’s end anticipation of things to come - - - romance of the harvest moon - - - for seniors, high hopes for future plans - - - unity, dreams of final victory. FALL is a change from cotton to wool — deep tans to winter pallor - - - swimming to football pastels to warm autumn hues screens to storm windows — freedom to conformity — 5

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School affairs never cease to keep Mr. Marshall concerned and busy. The main concern of the Guidance department is to help individual students achieve their goals, to steer students toward goals relative to their potential, to help students recognize and adjust to their academic situa- tions. This is accomplished by administering standard tests and then interpreting the scores. Counsellors especially aid Seniors in discovering desirable areas of study or employment for the future and in discussing the appropriate educational opportunities available. Class averages and rank are computed, transcripts are prepared, trips to schools and colleges are arranged, college representatives are invited to L.H.S., then schol- arships data and financial assistance information are provided. I reshman, sophomore, and junior guidance counselors attempt to ease underclassmen difficulties: Mr. Foshay, Mrs. Troutwine, Mr. Tassinari. Mr. Jones and Mr. Quick work on scheduling for this year and next. 7