Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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The staff member who has done more than anyone else to “spread the gospel” of the revolutionary linguistic approach in English teaching throughout the Lexington schools is Mrs. Bonney. Here she confers with Mr. Leach, the Reading Consultant, about a reading improvement program for her classes. Mr. Leach, in addition to helping countless students to improve their study techniques by improving their reading skills, is an accomplished world traveler and, fittingly, advisor to the American Field Service Organization. Miss Hayward’s youthful appearance masks a cool-headed and sober talent for organization that every High Spot editor knows well. Mrs. Chapman formerly taught English composition on the college level at the University of Maine and stresses mastery of the language in her courses here. Mr. Kirk, a champion of intellectual freedom, has greatly enriched the tenth grade curriculum with stimulating emphasis on painting, music and drama, as well as many pupil planned programs. Miss Chamberlain’s familiar warm smile cheers the “late shift” of p.m. sophomores. Miss Bilezekian’s soft- spoken manner belies a firm command of both her subject and her student’s attention.

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Mr. Cobb, a confirmed linguist, teaches both advanced program and basic studies eleventh graders. Here he chats with Mr. Nichols, whose personable charm makes him a great favorite with the students. “Mr. Nick” did an especially fine job on this year’s senior play. Miss Paradise is new to Lexington, but her sharp wit and effective threats have kept her students present, hard-working, and on their toes. Mrs. Page, a newcomer from Denver, believes in developing a student’s character as well as teaching him English. Miss Bujnievicz, of course, is a familiar member of the department who has rendered valuable assistance in matters of department organization, such as the monthly curriculum planning meetings pictured here. Miss Weinstein, as yet unfatigued by her first year of teaching here (including one A.P. class), is the guardian and inspirational force of (respectively) the Bridge Club and Overview (“The Thinking Man’s Magazine”). Her dynamic classroom approach teeters on the fine line between catastrophe and catharsis, from analyzing the Bible to probing Blackboard Jungle.

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advancing the arts i Mr. Mann and Miss Sielian, through their work with Art Club and their art classes, have brought many new talents to light and polished up some older ones. Their young ‘prodigies have brightened up the school under their direction and aided with school productions as well. Absolute quiet is required in the library at all times, and our librarians, Mrs. Gavin, and Miss Richmond, threaten horrid punishment to those who don’t keep it. But, if anyone needs help, then they forget their threats and agree to do almost anything to find information, no matter what type of assignment we bring in. Our music staff includes Mr. White who conducts our band and also makes rounds to the elementary schools to give lessons in various instruments. Mr. Vasil, who has replaced Mrs. Sandberger this year, has by sheer physical labor inspired the chorus to great heights. Mr. Gillespie has brought out our musical best. Mr. Eleftherakis has pulled our orchestra up by its violin strings, straining every gut.