Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Funciniiting scientific experiments gain the attention of Mr. Kenneth A. Trites, Mr. Reginald V. Steeves, Mr. Robert W. Perry, Mr. A. Rruce Gilchrist, Mr. Guy N. Christian, Mr. Harold B. Bjornson, and Mr. Robert Blair. SCIENCE Future Einsteins receive instructions from Mr. Perry in their experi¬ ments of specific gravity and buoyant forces. Science Department Mr. Harold Bjornson— Biology—Biology Club Adviser, Sophomore Adviser Mr. Robert Blair —Chemistry and Physics Mr. Guy N. Christian— Chemistry—School Safety Engineer Mr. A. Bruce Gilchrist— Science—Cog Adviser, Head Adviser of Junior Class Mrs. Getrude S. McMa nus —Chemistry Mr. Robert W. Perry— Physics — Ma.ster Mr. Reginald V. Steeves— Biology—Camera Club Adviser Mr. Kenneth A. Trites —Science This department offers a great variety of scientific subjects to all courses and classes. Members of the scientific course spend most of their time within the science rooms. The aero¬ nautic classes which were originated during the recent war is a “must” for those in the general course, interested in aviation. Through the pages of “Today’s Chemistry,” the juniors learn of many chemical wonders. Biology, studied by sophomores and .seniors is made interesting in “Modern Biology.” The science of weights, work, and energy is taught to seniors in all but the commercial course through “Everyday Physics.” Meteorology is offered for credit to general course juniors and anyone interested may take a special “S” Period class.

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Miss Gladys Watkins, Mr. Charles R. McGeoch, Mr. Henry E. Batchelder, Mr. John J.Queally, ind Miss Frances K. Parris—our mathemat ' cal geniuses. MATHEMATICS Since you’ve learned your ABC’s, now’s le time for XA ' Z’s. Drawn up to meet the quirements of the College Entrance Examina- on Board and the National Committee on lathematics, the various courses of this depart- lent are under the able supervision of Mr, Henry atchelder. Two years of algebra and one yeai ■ plain geometry are rerjuired in College A and Courses . . . Solid Geometry and trigonometry ' e offered as optional subjects in College B and ‘quired in the Scientific Course . . . Review lathematics is optional for those who expect ) take mathematical examinations, but it is ‘(piired in the Scientific Course . . , The de- artment hopes that in the near fut ure it may ffer as an elective to general students in the velfth year, a subject of a general mathe- latical nature. Batch tells Ethel Goldman to demonstrate the proof of parallel lines accurately for Barry, Louis, and Boh. Mathematics Department Mr. Henry BatcheUler —Solid Geometry, Trigonometry, Rerieie Mathe¬ matics — Track Coach , „ r, i u i Mr. Charles McGeoch — Geometry, Algebra—Baseball C oach. Hockey Coach Miss Frances Parris — Geometry, Algebra Sophomore .idtnser Mr. John Queally — Geometry, Algebra — Head Adnser of Senior t la.ss. Debate Coach, As.nstant Manager of Athletics Miss Gladys Watkins— 6Vomdry. Algebra Adnser to Class of ,7

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Stressing the character traits of a good zen, the M. H. S. Commercial Department itinnes to train onr students for the business rid. Not only do the daily classes in stenog- hy, bookkeeping, commercial geography and ■ and economics furnish excellent opportuni- for increasing the speed and accuracy of rk, but they also develop good habits and lavior for future employment and facilitate ! adjustment to the adult world. Proof of s statement may be found in the high average (le by our students yearly in the National rical Tests and in Civil Service Examinations. . We at Malden High are grateful to this 3artment for its untiring service, whether it in the form of addressing envelopes for a inmunity service project or providing student iistants for facidty members. BUSINESS Business Department Miss Helen Briggs— Stenography and Type Miss Carrie M. Darling— Stenography—Senior Adviser M rs. Helen M. Hills— Stenography Miss Cora Lane— Commercial Geography Mr. Arthur Larsen— Commercial Tauv and Economics — Master, Faculty Manager of Athletics Miss Marjorie L. Mooney— Bookkeeping and Accounting—Financial Adviser to Class of 19 9 Miss Evelyn Moore— Stenography and Type M iss Margaret A. O’Brien— Stenography and Type Miss Ellen F. Palmer— Typing—Financial Adviser to Class of 1950 Mr. Paul C. Smith— Bookkeeping and Accounting—Business Ad¬ viser to Blue and Gold. Miss Ruth E. Tucker— Typing and 0,ffice Practice Miss Eunice Young— Stenography and Type “No peeking at the keyboard. Girls —Miss Tucker trains her girls to be perfect secretaries. Front Row: Miss Ruth E. Tucker, Miss Cora E. Lane. Mr. Arthur M. Larsen, Miss Carrie M. Darling, Miss Mar¬ jorie L. Mooney. Second Row: Miss Eunice F. Young. Mrs. Helen M. Hills, Miss Margaret A. O’Brien, Mr. Paul C. Smith, Miss Ellen F. Palmer, Miss Helen H. Briggs, Miss Evelyn L. Moor.