Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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Prunin ' itrjrt: iFrorn Hratbrr Robert W. Perry Colleges: Columbia B.S., M.A. Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Subjects: Physics, Aeronautics. Extra Curricula Work: Senior Class Master, Boys’ Attendance, School Supplies, School Program, Head Science Department. Hob¬ bies: Golf, Badminton. Harold B. Bjornson Colleges: State Teachers’ Col¬ lege, Valley City, N. D.; Teaching Certificate, 1940. Boston Univer¬ sity (School of Education). B.S. in Ed. 1947. Subjects: Biology, Chemistry. Extra Curricula Work: Biology Club Adviser. Hobbies: Music, Sports, Reading. Robert Blair Colleges: B.S. Chemistry. Sub¬ jects: Chemistry, Physics. Hob¬ bies: Golf. Guy N. Christian Colleges: M.S. Middlebury Col¬ lege. Subjects: Chemistry. Kenneth A. Trites Colleges: Iowa State Teachers College. Subjects: Mechanics and Electricity, Radio. Extra Curricula Work: Owner of Radio and T.V. Business. Hobbies: Radio. A. Bruce Gilchrist Colleges: B.M.E. M.A. Ed. M. Subjects: General Science Aeronautics. Extra Curricula Work: Cog. Assistant adviser Class of 1953. Hobbies: Moun-. tain climbing. Camping. Anne F. Slattery Colleges: Teachers’ College (Mass.) Graduate work Boston University and Harvard. Sub¬ jects: History and Meterology. Extra Curricula Work: Weather Bureau, Debating, Quiz Programs. Hobbies: Weather. Reginald V. T. Steeves Colleges: University of New Hampshire, B.S., Boston Univer¬ sity M. Ed. Subjects: Biology. Extra Curricula Work: Camera Club, Financial Adviser to Class of 1952, Visual Aids Director. Hobbies: Photography, Carpentry. [ 20 ]

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•History mortis them all History? What is history? That is a good ques¬ tion. Well, to start with it’s the study of Medieval, Ancient and Modern times. “The makeup of Modern America,” made its appearance with great favor at the end of last year. Many students took field trips during the Christmas vacation. Some made posters during Brotherhood Week, while others collected fa¬ mous sayings about brotherhood. Miss Turkington’s classes make special reports on current magazine arti¬ cles. These boys and girls gain valuable experience by writing five thousand word source themes. The subjects for each of the three classes were the Foreign Policy of the U.S.A., the Economic problems in the U.S.A., and parts of the United Nations. This year Miss Slattery is giving a course in Geopolitics for Junior Science boys. Last but not least, many read the Ameri¬ can Observer, a weekly newspaper containing articles about current problems, both national and international, current events, vocabulary, jokes and monthly quizzes. The Washington and Franklin award for outstand¬ ing work in history has been discontinued. Mr. Garland ponders Carol Fisher’s an¬ swer while the rest of the 6th period class in European History gleefully listen. These first period history students an¬ swer Mr. Evans’ question, “What people came first to Canada?” [ 19 ]

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to derma to Here at Malden High, we are be¬ coming more and more interested in science. A large number of students take at least one of the courses offered; biology, chemistry, physics, general sci¬ ence, aeronautics, radio, electricity, mechanics or meterology. The physics students are enthusi¬ astic over the new text, “High School Physics,” by Blackwood, for its lively illustrations, frequent references to sports, and simple and direct style. This year many interested students entered the Science Fair, under the direction of Mr. Gilchrist. Here the student makes an exhibit illustrating a general scientific principle. As there must be ten entries, this year’s exhibit helped to stir up interest, so that next year M.H.S. may enter the competi¬ tion. However, David Kaufman’s ex¬ hibit of a square wave analyzer was exhibited in the M.I.T. Globe Science Fair on April 24th, 25th and 26th. The members of the weather bureau are as follows: Front row, left to right: Robert Coughlin, Arnold Sobel, Bernard Basch, Carol Newell. Second row, standing: Arthur Kelley, Carol Stor¬ mont, Dominic Tamagna, Leonard Lewis, June Hawker, Joan Hawker. Back row: Benjamin Kelerjian, Miss Slattery, Mor¬ ton Titelbaum, Arthur Poirier, Robert Kennison, Fred Shaw, Florence Stickney. Elaine Malitsky collects C02 in Mr. Chrisian’s 1st period class as John Jacobs and Norma Moorehead gaze at the bubbles. Mildred Sullivan of Mr. Bjornson’s first period biology class looks for amoeba while Jerri Silvey takes notes. Also busy are Florence Woodbury and Barba¬ ra Davis. [ 21 ]