New Bedford High School - Crimson Log Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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Be BERNICE L. KAUFMAN ROGER LEMENAGER CONRAD R. LEVESQUE RONALD W. MEDEIROS French and German French French Portuguese Wd oom PAULINE B. RAINVILLE PAULINE RICHARD LILLIAN B. ROSS JAMES TEIXEIRA French and Russian French French Portuguese 13

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Department Head LATIN Languages FRENCH The French Department is a busy team, trying to en- large the horizons of N.B.H.S. youth by giving them an in- sight into one of the great cultures of the world. Students are helped to speak fluently through practice sessions in the newly-established language laboratory. Many teachers are continuing their own development through attendance at summer institutes in this country, and study or travel in France. Because of increased interest in the teaching of French in the United States, students have become increas- ingly aware of the value of French as an international language. From the study of the old masters, students of Latin have received a better understanding of their modern world, its government, philosophy, literature, and language — all of which had their roots in the old Roman culture. In studying Caesar, the students saw ancient history come to life. Cicero’s strong orations stirred the emotions. In Virgil’s “Aeneid”, seniors studied the work of a master of literature, which has survived the ages and served as a model for the greatest writers of every country in the world. LAURINDA C. ANDRADE Department Head MARY I. FOGARTY Department Head PORTUGUESE Portuguese, spoken by 100 million people in many parts of the world, is fast gaining recognition as an inter- national language. In New Bedford, with its great number of families of Portuguese descent, a four-year study of the language is offered; differences between continental and Brazilian Portuguese are noted. Courses are enriched by audio-visual aids and by use of the language laboratory. 12

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Pest JAMES C. Business duration Se COMISKEY Department Head The Business Department, composed of 91 divisions covering 17 subjects, is as well-equipped and well-organized as many businesses. Operating with over 250 pieces of equipment, this department gears the minds of its students to the ways of the business world. Students who take one or more business subjects might be divided into two groups: one is made up of those who expect to use the business training and skills in their positions after high school; the other, of those who took business subjects for their personal use value. These latter students hope to use their typing and record- keeping skills in college or in their everyday business transactions. This year the Business Machines room underwent streamlining. Several interval timers and ten new electric typewriters were added to the equipment in the department. The Business Department performs valuable services for the school. All typing requests by faculty members are channeled through a Special Typing Class, students chosen, for their skill at the keyboard. All work is done quickly and accurately and sent to the duplicating room, if necessary. The department has proven very valuable to the student body and faculty alike. It has given its students an excellent training in the business field and has aided the school to a great degree. 14