Millis High School - Mowhawk Yearbook (Millis, MA)

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Mr. Leo J. Dugas Mrs. Barbara George Mr. Francis D. Flanagan LANGUAGES The importance of acquiring a good working knowl- edge of English cannot be overemphasized. Yet, since the United States is becoming increasingly involved in for- eign affairs, it is also necessary that we, as Americans, obtain some knowledge of foreign languages. Four year programs in French, Latin and Spanish en- able students not only to learn the fundamentals of the foreign languages but also to apply this acquired knowl- edge in reading and conversations. BUSINESS The economy of this country would no t function with- out vital clerical skills and a basic knowledge of business and economics. Many persons outside the business world find typing an invaluable personal aid. The members of the business department have been doing their part in ful- filling these needs by training the students to function ef- fectively in a business world or in their own personal lives. “TI got 22 shaves out of the ‘beep-beep’ blade.” Future Secretaries of America? Mrs. Mary A. Welch Miss Elizabeth E. Murray Miss Ann E. Maucher Mrs. Marie T. Duerden Mrs. Mary M. Barrett Miss Virginia E. DeLeo

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MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE Our Mathematics and Science Departments have done an excellent job in keeping pace with the many changes and developments which have taken place in these fields. We are justly proud of the advanced courses which were instituted this year, but we are prouder still of the fact that these departments give each student the opportunity to develop his talents fully. Mrs. Mary K. Gavin Mrs. Eleanor E. Kenney Miss Ellen M. Conway Mrs. Patricia E. Mr. Niles N. Nelson Mrs. Susan C. Merims Browne Mrs. Judith T. Coogan SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies Department prepares us for life in an ominous world, one in which our freedom is constant- ly under attack. Realizing, as our forefathers did, that we cannot be free without education, the department seeks to instruct us in our own way of life and to give us an understanding of the ways of others. It is this depart- ment which trains us to live up to the responsibilities of a democracy. Miss Dorothy J. Truskolaski Mr. Harry C. Damon Mr. Henry M. Doyle Y) Miss Mary E. Sylvia Fun and games, period IV Miss Joan E. Cahill Mr. David A. Wilson

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“TOGETHER, Girls!” Mr. Russell T. Gilfoy Mrs. Isabelle M. Clement Mr. Frank J. Gubala LIBRARY AND REMEDIAL READING Reading is the key to today’s world and our Read- ing Department prepares interested students for this facet of our daily life. The library offers the reference material and literature necessary for suc- cessful studies and gives us the opportunity to broad- en our intellect and to acquire new knowledge. We are very proud of and grateful for these depart- ments and we know that continued development will increase both their usefulness and student participa- tion. Miss Joan L. Mr. Richard T. Green Strathern PHYSICAL EDUCATION The aim of the school’s Physical Educa- tion Program is to attain and maintain a high standard of physical fitness among all the students. Mr. Tewey and Miss Riou have diligently used their knowledge and skill to reach this objective while consis- tently encouraging a vibrant competitive spirit. And, as has often been pointed out, excellence, not victory, is the mark of true success. Mr. Richard A. Tewey Miss Ann M. Riou MUSIC AND ART Fine art and good music are an integral part of contemporary culture. A knowl- edge of the skills involved in both is es- sential to the appreciation of those aspects of our culture. Although very few people possess sufficient skill to be professional artists, an understanding of the funda- mentals involved in both areas can be at- tained by almost everyone. The purpose of the Music and Art Departments is to make this knowledge available to all who desire it. THIS must be posed!