Medfield High School - Peak Yearbook (Medfield, MA)

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I The Challenges Ahead Daniel Hogan B.S. Boston University LIBRARY The library which is growing in volume offers quiet where the students may come to do research, complete home¬ work, or read for enjoyment. Under the direction of Mr. Daniel Hogan and with the assistance of the library club, all the expert facilities of a library are offered to our students. ART This year the art department is run by Mrs. Claire Reed. In this course the art student is taught basic fundamentals in composition, style, and method. The work and displays done by the students often decorate our halls and add a great deal to the appearance of our school. The whole high school benefits from this course. Claire Reed Massachusetts College of Art Due to the magnetic personality of Mr. Robert Hersee, the music depart¬ ment had increased greatly in size. Both chorus and glee club meet each week to practice popular tunes which they per¬ form at concerts and school programs. In addition, this year the glee club tra¬ veled to other schools to present special concerts. Robert D. Hersee B.M. Boston University M.M. Boston University

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I . . . And Prepared Us For PHYSICAL EDUCATION The gym classes at Medfield cover a variety of sports extending from basket¬ ball, volleyball, and softball to gymnastics and apparatus. These classes which meet twice weekly develop our physical fitness and skill. Along with the fitness aspect of physical education Mrs. Kelley and Mr. Keyes are teaching the rules of fair play and good sportsmanship. Nancy E. Kelley B.S. Bouve Boston School Tufts College Olive Potter ' Bath Institute Edward Keyes B.S. Boston University Ed. M. State College at Boston BUSINESS The job of the business department is to prepare students to enter the business world. Through training the students receive in such subjects as typing, shorthand, transcription, business mathematics, economics, business law, filing, and general office procedure they acquire speed, skill, and ac¬ curacy. Under the willing and able assistance of Mrs. Potter and Mr. Carbone this job is being expertly carried out. B.S. Paul Carbone Salem State College

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CAFETERIA Under the supervision of Mrs. Adele Lunn, the high school cafeteria serves well- balanced hot meals every day to students. This year a new system has been introduced. Sandwiches and salads are prepared and sold at a reason¬ able charge so that students may choose whatever they wish for lunch. In Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Davis all Medfield High students, especially “problem-burdened Seniors have found cheerful willing assistance, despite our tendency to require aid at their busiest moments. Hank Magnussen, Head Custodian, Hendy Rey¬ nolds, Curly lafolla, Vincent Hallowell. Mrs. Davis Mrs. Clarke Mrs. Harding Mrs. Lunn Dr. Stagg Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Clan¬ cy, Mrs. Randolph, and Mrs. Simp¬ son. NON-TEACHING PERSONNEL 12