Milton High School - Blue Gold Yearbook (Milton, VT)

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34 p Blue and Gold welfare of the family members or of the family as a whole, Q52 experience the challenge of homemaking responsibilities as is done through the home project, Q62 understand the contribu- tions of science, social science and art to solving the problems of personal living and of home and family lifef, 6-P COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Shorthand I-Aims: to train students to read shorthand notes fluently and to transcribe them accurately, to develop habits which make for efficiency in taking dictation and to build up a vocabulary usable at the rate of about 80 words a minute. Bookkeeping-Aims: to teach the elementary principles of accounting and routine of book- keeping, and to develop an appreciation of busi- ness situations and problems, sole proprietorship and partnership. Typewriting I--The objective of the course is: mastery of the keyboard with the formation of correct habits and techniques which will en- able the students to type acurately at the rate of forty words per minute. The various letter forms are studied with special emphasis on at- tractive placement. This includes carbon copies and envelopes. Much time is devoted to person- al typing. Typewriting II-Objective: The ability to type accurately at the rate of 50 words per minute and set up attractively the following: manuscript typing, copying from rough draft, payroll, bills, invoices, statements, tabulations, and other business forms. Some time is spent in cutting stencils and instructions are given in the use of the duplication machine. lun-ior Business- Training-The objectives of this course are: to provide a background of eco- nomic education such as should precede any vocational training and to lay a firm foundation for the achievement of economic security. Ofice Practice-This course provides inten- sive pre-employment training. The objectives are flj to aid the student in mastering office skills such as filing, duplicating, keeping payroll records, and operating calculating machines and, C21 to develop the personal qualities and traits that are essential for success in a business office. 49 SHOP This is a course in woodworking, using com- mon tools, power equipment and lathe. 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Admission-Any pupil having graduated from the eighth grade is admitted to the high school. Other pupils are admitted upon presen- tation of an officially signed statement of proof that equivalent work has been completed. Tuition-All students whose residence is out- side the School District are charged tuition of 35175 for year 1951-52. If a pupil lives in a Vermont town which does not maintain a high school, his home dis- trict is legally obligated to pay this fee. Marking System-The marking system is a standard one used by most high school. A Q92-100D excellent work, B Q85-92, very good work, C C77-85? good work, D Q70-77D poor work, F Cbelow 70D no re-examination given. Report cards are sent home six times each year for parents, examination. While the teachers and principal appreciate the prevailing good will and cooperation of the parents, the following suggestion may help in keeping our scholarship standing high: Good attendance is fundamentally necessary for a successful school. Satisfactory work in the high school requires regular home study on the part of the average student. Parents and other adults are welcome at the school at all times. VVe invite any intelligent and sympathetic criticism.

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Blue and Gold 33 NIILTON BASEBALL TEAM Standing: XV1-lls, Ryan, Lafayette, Sweeney, Jones Kneeling: Pigeon, Blow, Tourville, lloque, Horican, Laughlin, Boudreau, Blair, Coach Patton HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Civics-This course deals with the meaning of American democracy, the major problems of our government, and the obligations of the citizens. Vocations-This course is given to help young people to understand the workers of the world and the kinds of work they do. lVhen the right time comes, the pupils will need to make their own choice of workg to de- cide how they are going to earn their living and how they are going to prepare for success in the calling they have chosen. Sociology and Prololems of Amcriczm De- n1ocrucy-Sociology concerns itself with prob- lems of modern social living and how these prob- lems are being solved by our democratic system of government. W'orlcI IIi.s'fory-Tlie course attempts to give rn understanding of how our present civilization developed from the past and what the different ages and peoples have c o n t r i b u t e d to the present. United States History-The objective of this course is to furnish a background of ideals, struggles, victories, failures and compromises which, viewed objectively, impress our country, forcefully and favorably on each high school student. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Home Economics I and II-Home Economics l is required as a Freshman or Sophomore sub- ject. Home Economics II is elective to all upper classes. The State Course of Study is followed which states: Mlihe homemaking curriculum in the Ver- mont secondary school is based upon such im- mediate objectives and activities as will provide training to enable the student to QU benefit from opportunities for self-development which a course dealing with these personal and social problems can give formulate desirable ideals end standards in regard to personal living, home and family life. appreciate the worthwhile function of a home, fail learn the pleasures that can come from homely tasks well done for the

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ue and Gold 35 Senior Superlotives In The Opinion Of The Juniors Most Optimistic Most Pessimistic Best Dancer Most Conceited Most Temperainental Best Looking Be.st Athlete Most Popular Best Student Qaietest Most Dictatorial Most C o-operative Most Punctual Most Bashful Most School Spirit Most Intelligent lVittiest Best Dressed Most Likely To Succeed Laziest Most Attractive Best Personality Most Snobbish Most Graceful Most Determined Best Sport N icest Eyes Nicest Teeth Nicest Figure Dreamiest Most Perseoering Contributed Most To School First To Be Married Most Dramatic Best Actor Class C liatterlnox Nicest Smile Happiest Most Musical Most C ourteous Most Ambitious Friendliest Nicest Hair Girls Betty Scribner Doris -lackson Ann Spears Carol Vantine Betty Scribner Ruth Villemaire Barb Gonyeau Norma Duffy Barb Gonyeau Doris Iackson Nancy Nlanley Laurette Boussin Barb Gonyeau Bernita Martin lanct Fisher Dorothy Dubuque Nancy Manley Nancy Barrows Ginny Adams Ann Spears Nancy Barrows Claire Boussin Ginny Adams Claire Boussin Madelaine LeClaire Barb Shepard Barb Shepard Ginny Adams Carol Vantine Doris lackson lanet Fisher lanet Fisher Nancy Barrows Carol Vantine Dorothy Dubuque Madelaine LeClaire Laurette lloussin Buth Villemaire Buth Villemairc Ginny Adams Norma Duffy Betty Scribner Nancy Nlanley Boys Frank Tourville Bernard Boque George VVhite George White David Blatt Dale Laughlin Bernard Boque David Blatt Ernest Dubuque Wlayne Steady Yates Rousseau Tracy Byan Burton Wells David Sweeney David Blatt Burton Wells Burton VVells George White David Blatt Henry Blow Bernard Boque David Blatt WVayne Steady Tracy Byan Yates Boussin David Sweeney Bernard Boque VVayne Steady Dale Laughlin George White Burton VVells David Blatt Bernard Boquc David Blatt David Blatt Burton Wells Frank Tourville Henry Blow George YVhite David Sweeney David Blatt Frank Tourville XVayne Steady