Lawrence High School - Lawrencian Yearbook (Falmouth, MA)

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History Staff Ponders Events Past and Present HISTORY The general objectives of the History Department are to present the ideologies, moral concepts, and achievements of Society, and to help show students how to be responsible citizens. All courses concentrate on the growth of man and his cultures through the ages and stress the development of the students’ ability in critical thinking and objective analysis of information. One optimistic thought is that perhaps studying and evaluating the past may help avoid certain sociological, political, and economic problems in the future. Mr. Downs and Mr. Stevens inspire aesthetic values. 12

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ibrain, Mr. Casso, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Allietta, Mr. Benttinen. Joviality relieves serious science studies. Mr. Griffin supports senior class. MATHEMATICS The mathematics program available to Lawrence H igh School students provides an excellent foundation for those who wish to pursue careers involving mathematics. Yet, there are those who, although they never pursue careers in mathematics, must have some knowledge of the subject in order to deal in the everyday business transactions of the twentieth century. It is with these facts in mind that the curriculum of the mathematics depart- ment is organized. A student may take any course from remedial math through calculus, and is given close personal attention and assistance throughout the year, regardless of the particular math class he may be enrolled in. Still another not quite so obvious benefit to be derived from studying mathematics is the ability to reason logically. Logical reasoning power enables the student to solve the problems he will encounter during his lifetime. Any degree of success in mathematics is just one of many factors that contribute to individual and social success. 11 Mr. Kalpcris teaches Howard Johnson eomplexities of visual aids.

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Cultural Appreciation Waxes MUSIC, JOURNALISM, AND ART Hidden and overt musical traits, jour- nalistic inquisitiveness and artistic aspir- ations were conveyed and cultivated throughout the year in their respective departments. Exchange concerts, New England Festival participants, “The Stu- dent Intelligencer’s” first place award, and nationally recognized art work bore witness to the value and high degree of achievement in the fine arts. Mr. Marotta and Miss Brown guided musical instruction.