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

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Blue and Gold When the right time comes, the pupils will need to make their own choice of work, to decide 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 Problems of American Democ- racy-Sociology concerns itself with problems of modern social living and how these problems are being solved by our democratic system of government. World History-The course attempts to give an understanding of how our present civilization developed from the past and what the different ages and peoples have contributed to the present. United States History-The objective of this course is to furnish a background of ideals, strug- gles, victories, failures, and compromises which, viewed objectively, impress our country, force- fully and favorably on each high school student. HOME ECONOMICS DEPT. Home Economics is required of all girls in grades 7 and 8. There is an advanced course which can be elected by upperclass girls. Last year, for the first time, boys could take Home Economics. This class met twice during the band period. The boys made chef's aprons, sport shirts, and learned how to care for a sew- ing machine. They proved that boys, as well as girls, can be good cooks. The Freshmen studied units on good groom- ing, getting along with others, textiles, clothing construction, nutrition, and meal planning and service. In addition to these units, the advanced class studied interior decorating and caring for children. This class was responsible for making twenty-three new choir robes for the glee club. They also rearranged the Home Economics room, so that we now have a separate kitchen and a classroom with a family living center. SENIOR PLAY CAST Scan-cl-I+'. Terry, ll. Vantinc, T. Blow, T. Jordan, Fiencmann, C. Martell Standing-Al. Russell. B. Smith, R. Brisson, H. Boudreau, L. Patno, A. jones

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32 Blue and Gold Algebra II--This is a review of elementary algebra plus a sufficient amount of advanced material to prepare the pupils for college. GENERAL MATHEMATICS The aims of this course are: ill To present mathematics as a practical subject arising from the life situations of ordinary people, Q21 To give an insight into mathematical principles necessary to understand our increasingly compli- cated environment, Q32 To provide an explora- tory course in mathematics. LANGUAGE DEPT. Students who have a fairly good average in English may elect a language course. Those who are planning to enroll in college or nurses' train- ing should take two years of one language to ful- fill the requirements of those institutions. A Latin I-It is the purpose of this course to endow the student with the following: flj The fundamentals of Latin grammar to permit the student to continue Latin II, Q21 A correspond- ing knowledge of English grammar, QSQ An acquaintance with derivatives and related Latin words, 14D Sentence writing and translation of Latin, 15D The meaning of a word in its sur- rounding contextg ffil The historical and cul- tural material available in Latin Ig and UQ An acquaintance with mythological material. 5 Latin II--The aims set up for the first year are continued and enlarged upon, with more in- tensiied study. The studentys power to translate should become increased. There is continued opportunity to become acquainted with the history of Rome. Caesar proper is not encountered until late in the year and then in simplified form. French-A study of this language aims at giving the pupil an understanding of the French way of life and an appreciation of the contribu- tions of France to the modern world and in par- ticular to American life and culture. In the first year of study emphasis is placed on oral French along with those fundamentals of grammar which are necessary to make it possible to carry on simple conversations. An average of C must be obtained in French I to continue with French II. In the second year the main emphasis is on reading French culmin- ating in the translation of a French novel. SCIENCE DEPT. General S c i e n c e-The composition anal changes in matter, control and use of fire anzl heat, cause and prevention of disease, food, our water supply, weather, harnessing our energy, use of machines, electricity and light, methods of communication, and transportation, the heavens, the earthis surface, and plant life are topics generally studied. Biology-A course designed to give a more thorough systematic knowledge of the living things on this planet. Much emphasis is placed on the relationship between hitherto unfamiliar organisms and everyday routine of life. Physics-The course helps to develop the ability to observe facts accurately, to record in an orderly fashion the data obtained, to set up apparatus correctly and expeditiously, to make quantitive measurements, which may be used to solve a physical problem and most of all to make accurate computations and to state results in good English and in readable form. Chemistry-The science deals chiefly with the changes in the composition of matter, the practical application of chemistry to everyday life, human health, in the home, in industry, its contributions to society, to plant and animal life, all are stressed. Mathematical solutions to chem- ical problems are required. Laboratory periods for student experimentation average two periods per week. SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPT. Civics-This course deals with the meanins! 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.

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f. L. 34 Blue and Gold COMMERCIAL DEPT. Shorthand I-Aims: to train students to read shorthand notes fluently and to transcribe them accuratelyg 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 student to type accurately at the rate of forty words per minute. The various letter forms are studied with special emphasis on attractive placement. This includes carbon copies and en- velopes. Much time is devoted to personal typing. Typewriting II-Objective: The ability to type accurately at the rate of fifty 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. Junior Business Training-The objectives of this course are: to provide a background of economic education such as should precede any vocational training and to lay a Hrm foundation for the achievement of economic security. Obfice Practice-This course provides intensive pre-employment training. The objectives are QU to aid the student in mastering office skills such as filing, duplicating, keeping payroll records, and operating calculating machines and QZJ to develop the personal qualities and traits that are essential for .success in a business office. SHOP This is a course in woodworking, using common tools, power equipment and lathe. 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 8225.00 for year 1954-55. If a pupil lives in a Vermont town which does not maintain a high school, his home district is legally obligated to pay this fee. Marking System--The marking system is a standard one used by most high schools. A Q92-100D excellent workg B C85-925 very good work, C Q77-855 good workg D C70-77D poor work, F Qbelow 70j no re-examination iven. g 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 suggestions 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 thc school at all times. We invite any intelligent and sympathetic criticism. CHEERLEADERS C. Martell, A. Dunakin, P. Fienemann, P. Bourgeois, J. Brisson, R. Patno