Medfield High School - Peak Yearbook (Medfield, MA)

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. . . Have Taught Us To Meet MATHEMATICS Mathematics is one of the basic subjects in our educa¬ tional system; therefore our math department is very im¬ portant to the students of Medfield. With the outstanding instruction of Mr. Palmer and Mr. Cuoco, we have explored the principles and the theories of math. In these modern times, everyone in every type of occupation comes in con¬ tact with problems that can only be solved by using a know¬ ledge of mathematics. In the science department provision is made to meet the needs of students with special interests and abilities in science. In addition, efforts are directed toward discovering able students and encouraging them to seek careers in science. Learning is conducted in classroom laboratories! through individual and group instruction, investigation and experimentation and in field activities where students apply methods and principles of science to the investigation of problems of living. Albert S. Palmer B.S. Boston College John Cuoco, Jr. B.S. Boston College M. Ed. Northeastern University Julia Warburton B.A. University of Utah ity

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A Dedicated Faculty Who . . . SOCIAL STUDIES Harry Kreshpane B.S. Northeastern University Janice H. Adams B.S. University of Maine Social studies are a vital part of our school training. Through courses ranging from ancient history to contemporary problems, we learn to apply past history to our modern lives. Miss Smith, Mrs. Adams, and Mr. Kresh¬ pane present well-prepared courses using numerous maps and charts to add interesting information. Our Social Studies Department plays an important part in our school system. Laura H. Smith A.B. Vassar College A.M. Radcliffe College Thirty Hours Post Graduate Study LANGUAGES Our Language Department is trying to help the students attain fluency in the oral and written comprehension of foreign languages. The “four-fold approach of understanding, speaking, reading, and writing is used to this end. The students use the essential points of grammar and a well chosen vocabulary to ex¬ press their own thoughts in the language and to translate foreign passages. A. Bernardo Higuera A.B. University Of Vermont M.Ed. University of Vermont Charles A. Laverty A.B. St. Michael ' s College M. Ed. Boston State College

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The Challenge Of Education HOME ECONOMICS Although home economics is not a required subject, it is certainly one of the most useful courses offered to girls at Medfield. Under the planned programs set up by Mrs. Luttazi and Mrs. Richardson, the girls are exposed to the many various aspects of home economics. Whether a girl becomes a housewife or a career woman, she will always need her skill in home economics. INDUSTRIAL ARTS The industrial arts program supplements the basic re¬ quirements of ' our educational system. Mr. Francis Bibby and Mr. James E. Morris teach the boys fundamentals in woodcrafts, metal work, and mechanical drawing. From the designing to the finishing of the projects, the boys are taught the correct methods of handling and caring for the tools. Through the industrial arts program the boys are able to become adept in skills useful in future life. B.S. Framingham State Teachers College Patricia Luttazi B.S. Framingham State Teachers College Louise Richardson Francis Bibby LLB. Suffolk University James E. Morris B.S. Fitchburg State Teachers College Ed. M. Boston University