Newton High School - Newtonian Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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Mr. E. Victor Knapman Long after forgetting how to make isometric circles and oblique half-sec- tions. the students who took mechani- cal drawing will remember Mr. Knap- man. His classes are always enjoyable. They are spiced by his witty sarcasm and countless discussionsabout sports. Mr. Knapman's interest in sports ex- tends to the playing field, where he has coached football, basketball, .and baseball. Miss Anne L. Leathers The work of Miss Anne Leathers in preparing her students for their varied futures has become a legend at Newton High School. Her far-sighted guid- ance, Be logical, concise, and precise, has rescued many a hopeless Polonius', from circumlocution. Miss Eleanor B. Richmond Miss Eleanor Richmond is most noted for her remarkable orderliness and organization. Not only is her classroom always neat and in excellent condition, but also her lessons and lectures reflect much organization and preparation. Never too busy to help ti troubled student, Miss Richmond has made the fascinating world of biology come to life for countless Newton High School pupils. ' Q a x l 1 Mr. Carl L. Swan As Housemaster of Bacon House, Mr. Carl Swan moved from his build- ing supervisors office on the first floor of building three to the third floor. Today, under the familiar office sign, students and teachers seek Mr. Swan's ideas and advice. Here Mr. Swan gets to know over three hundred members of Bacon House, here he listens to and assists his students as individuals. 8 Miss Helen B. Lee Miss Helen B. Lee's judicious criti- cism has been helping students to understand literature for many years. Miss Lee always knows the time for humor and the time for seriousness. Her devotion to the written word has made her an important member of our English department. L Mr. Daniel P. A. Willard Mr. Daniel Willard is noted for his ability to keep promises, his great physical prowess, and his devotion to his students. He holds the world record for the fastest time from Grand Central Station to the United Nations lobby. He arrives at school at 6:30 every morning. At 2:45 he coaches rifle practice, or stays to finish more work. He will long be remembered for his conscientiousness. X 4, v i I 1 l V 1 i i l l l I l l 1 l I Tir l I i- l f l i l l l I l l ,. 9 l P I HI r 4 I li I 0 1 v 4 l

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Mr. Charles E. Chase Mr. Charles Chase is a teacher for whom no task is too great or too small. Mr. Chase has the rare capacity to do im- portant jobs in a quiet, efficient manner. For years he worked with the stage crew with a minimum of fanfare. Interested in civic as well as in school affairs, Mr. Chase is also active in Newton's annual United Fund Campaign. He is a good citizen KIM Mr. Howard L. Ferguson Throughout his years at Newton High School. Mr H Ferguson has been a prominent faculty member as c s an outstanding athletic coach. He has skillfully puidc' sf p 1 mores through world history. ln the process of dc f ,ir many fine ball players, Mr. Ferguson, as varsity baseba' c has won ten suburban league championships. and a sincere teacher. V - I ,i , Mr. Francis J. Foster Francis J. Foster is one of the key reasons for the success of the house plan. His friendly smile reveals his desire to know and guide the students of his house. His sincerity is proven by his undertaking to confer with each student personally. He is the kind of housemaster the doctor ordered. Mr. John C. Hall John Hall is a dynamic y y teacher. He stands for a ii ' ' ' , vigorous course in chemis- ' try. He stands for the joy and maturing that come from healthy sport. But most important of all, he stands for a patriotic de- votion to the American way of life, a devotion with which he strives to . imbue his students. T739 Mr. Frederick O. Holmes Following graduation. the students of Mr. Fred- erick Holmes will thank him for the comprehen- sive, college-like nature of his teaching. A constant .' source of amazement to his ' .gg t students is his power to 1. t ,Q F . qi' quote extensive passages . f qe--.gf and reference material ' ii ' from memory. Not only one of the best history teachers, Mr. Holmes is al- so actiye in student gov- ernment affairs. His in- fluence is widely felt. 7 I li X ...IQ 1:1 ,Q 1-5 A ' ii.

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Mr. Kenneth G. Packard Kenneth Packard is too modest to let you know that he is the builder of the German department of Newton High School. But no one who knows him has to be told of the patience and knowledge of human nature that make him a great educator, or of the per- sonality and sense of humor that make him un bomme rympathique. It is not an exaggeration to say, jeder, der ibn kemzt, liebt ibn. 5 .-.AVL i i 33- Mr. Charles W. Peterson Mr. Charles Peterson is an erudite math teacher with unusual ability to explain complex problems in simple terms. One of his outstanding qualities is his fine sense of humor. His hum- orous aphorisms remain unchanged from year to year and linger on in the memories of his students. His ability to aid students in their per- sonal problems symbolizes his friend- ship to all andmakes him worthy of this dedication. Z-.Q-A' Miss Ruth M. Twiss Miss Elsa W. Stone Miss Elsa Stone-the epitome of efficiency, individuality, and devotion to service. As a teacher and in later years Bursar, Miss Stone has displayed a unique willingness to serve beyond the call of her regular duties. Miss Stone will always be to students and teachers of Newton the image of a truly self-disciplined and stalwart individual. K Miss Edith M. Rideout Miss Edith Rideout will long be re- membered nor only as an English teacher, but also as .1 valuable friend. For the last fourteen years. Miss Ride- out has been head of the Reading Clinic, where her help and interest in her pupils often reach far beyond solving their reading problems. Miss Rideout is also well-known for her preparation of the A.'!.:f:,'i.' .lIff:.'ff. , Sflld-1 Gffidr. used in high schools throughout the country. Miss Ruth Twiss-a name known by pupils, parents and publishers. Miss Twiss is a teachers teacher, a teacher of boundless energy and enthusiasm. She has given years of unswerving devotion to the young people of Newton, of cheerful helpfulness to new teachers, and of unflagging zeal for the betterment of the profession she loves. This is Miss Twiss: pride of her profession. 9 5, Vs . x5 ,,-