Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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A student from each room is sent To run our friendly government. STUDENT CABINET... THE STUDENT CABINET The school is governed by a group of students who make up the Student Cabinet. One person is chosen from each home room to be a member of this group. The Student Cabinet, under the able supervision of John H. Coburn, has done a great deal to solve all problems that arise concerning school activities and students. The members of this group accomplished much as the year progressed. Among other things, they sponsored a show at the City Hall, featuring Emil Liers and his trained otters; they had a concession at Doyle Field during the Thanksgiving Game; they supervised our out-door lunch during the warmer season. On October 18, 1947, the officers of the Cabinet were elected: President: Clem Millette Vice-President: Joseph Bangrazi Treasurer: Edward Rockwell Secretary: Joseph Comiskey With these able officers and members, this student cabinet has completed a successful year. ll

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Pra HISTORY OF THE PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Leominster High School Parent- Teacher Association had its beginning three years ago when it was started to promote a closer friendship and understanding between the parents and teachers. The founders were Mrs. Rodney Underwood, president of the Leominster-Fitchburg Parent-Teacher Coun- cil; Mr. Dwight Davis, principal of the Senior High School; Mrs. Charles Williams, at that time, district director; and Mrs. Edwin Fiske, Masszchusetts State Executive Director. All sections of the city were represented in the list of officers and committees so that there would be full co-operation among all teachers, parents, and students. Mrs. Edward Baker was the first president of the Senior High School P.T.A. She was assisted by Mrs. Everett Derby, first vice- president; Mr. Dwight Davis, second vice- president; Mrs. A. J. Ouimet, secretary; and Mrs. Rinaldo Rocca, treasurer. The theme that first year was ‘Beginning Together.” During that year, through the efforts of many in the association, the membership expanded, and the association began to be recognized as a worthwhile organization. An organization to lead the way, High School's newest, the P. T. A. Mrs. Everett Derby, president for the next year, began her term of office with the following officers as her assistants: Mrs. I. M. Carluccio, first vice-president; Mrs. Alfred Wilson, secretary; and Mrs. Anthony Gas- barri, treasurer. During Mrs. Derby's term of office, the association was able to aid the Bob Wonkka Fund through the proceeds from the Henry Scott Concert, which went well over the top in its success. Now the association has concluded its third year. Mrs. I. M. Carluccio, president of the P.T.A. this year, had as her co-workers Mr. Louis Allen, first vice-president; Mr. Robert Laserte, second vice-president; Mrs. F. L. Bates, secretary; and Mrs. Frank Armillotti, treasurer. The theme of the P.T.A. this year was ‘Understanding Our School.” With the full co-operation of all the teachers, parents, and students, Mrs. Carluccio expected to gain a clearer under- standing of the school functions for all in- volved, and is also aiming for a better high school. She has aided in the promotion of a Junior Department to the High School P.T.A., which will bring the students into a closer understanding with the parents and teachers and will gain a higher interest in the school itself and the improvement of the school.

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These are the subjects that come our way During the course of a high school day. OUR CURRICULUM... CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT L.H.S. Every student must earn, during his three-year stay at L.H.S., a total of one hundred and twenty scholastic credits in order to graduate in June of his senior year. Credits are given for every subject in which a pupil receives a passing mark, as well as for membership in some clubs. Major sub- jects, such as English, any branch of mathe- matics, and any of the social studies, are worth ten points each. Personal typewriting and guidance are worth eight points together, and Typewriting I, IJ, or III, five points. From two to four points are given for physical education. Four periods a week of about forty minutes each are spent on each full-time subject. Under the extended physical educa- tion program, gym classes are also held four times a week throughout the school year. In addition to the regular class work, every pupil is expected to spend one hour of outside preparation on each of his subjects. This work is most emphatically required of those who are planning to further their studies after graduation. Under the present marking system in our school, an average of at least sixty per cent must be obtained in order to pass a subject. For students of the College Prepara- tory Curriculum, a mark of at least ‘‘B”’ is needed for college certification. At the half-way mark of each term, the students who are not doing passing work in their studies are notified by means of ‘‘warning’’ cards 12 issued by all faculty members. A yellow card denotes a mark below “'D,”’ while a blue card, given only to students of the College Course, signifies a mark below ‘'B.” Our honor roll, which is everyone's goal, is divided into three groups: first, second, and third. Three and a half ‘A's’ are needed to attain a place on the First Honor Roll; three and a half ‘B's’ for the Second Honor Roll; and an average of three and a half ‘‘B’s’’ for the Third Honor Roll. This year, innovations were made in the material offered at L.H.S. The pre- driver course, begun in November, is de- signed mainly to teach the laws of driving and to enforce the safety laws. Upon successful completion of this course, the pupils are awarded special certificates which exempt them from taking the written part of the drivers’ license examination. Latin I, previously offered only at the junior high school, was also given here this year. In the Commercial Course, Business Essentials II supplanted Business Law. The new course includes law and taxes. Every pupil at L.H.S. enrolled in the College Preparatory Curriculum has an opportunity, upon graduation, to further his education at a leading college in the country. This advantage is made possible by the well balanced course of study offered to the students and is proven by the great number of students from our school who annually enter such well known colleges as Harvard, Dartmouth, Columbia, Radcliffe, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, and Skidmore.