Lexington High School - Lexington Yearbook (Lexington, MA)

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Miss Lewis and Mrs. Calvert are relaxing in the Teachers’ room away from the hustle and bustle of their classes. The teachers’ room is one of the few retreats left in the school for our tired teachers. Students aren’t the only ones who must keep up their studies, teachers also must do their share. Here is seen Mr. Moores keeping up with his studies lest he be over- run by the verbose opinions of his students. Ae ARE : knowing the nations (continued Mr. Southwick teaches both United States History and American Problems. These courses provide his students with a better understanding of the country they live in. 18

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Mr. Wilgoren and Mr. Tapply are seen deeply engrossed in a discussion of some topic with great “vigah.” These two young teachers are in part responsible for generating an excitement about history notable at Lexington. This has been encouraged through panels and round tables with the emphasis on the expression of personal ideas on all topics relating to the political and social sphere. Enjoying a hasty lunch are Miss Kornblith, Miss Lav, and Mr. DiGiammarino. Miss Kornblith is a Harvard Intern who graced the social studies scene for the first half of the year, to be replaced by her partner, Mr. Fletcher. Miss Lav was an intern last year and joined the staff full time this year. Mr. DiGiammarino, who has in addition to his teaching duties the back-breaking task of supplying all departments with audio-visual aids, finds time to run the student government day annually and to advise the senior class. 17 Ever wonder what goes on between two teachers in the corridors? Here are Mr. Gibson and Mr. Zucco, caught at such a moment, discussing an unknown topic which could be anything from political philosophy to governmental gossip to student shenanigans.

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Mr. Flynn demonstrates the typewriter to Mrs. Cadran. The typing course trains students for secretarial work and provides them with a skill for personal use. With the aid of the controlled reader and marching-song records, typists build speed and develop rhythm. Miss Spidle, Miss machine. Such courses as Business Machines or Campbell, and Mr. Llewellyn of the Business Accounting prepare students for both the busi- Education Department operate the duplicating ness world and business school. Through the porthole Mr. Collard surveys the progress of the new building. As coordinator of the new Work Experience Program, he also surveys the progress of students in their school placement jobs. The Work Experience Program, which is the offspring of the Basic Studies Program, provides students with job training in conjunction with classroom studies. Miss Clark and Mrs. Lutrzykowski are the directors of the Home Economics center. They have provided cooking classes for both girls and boys and sewing classes for all interested girls. There is a psychology course which includes a type of self analysis, allowing one to understand himself that he might better understand others. winning the world 19