North Quincy High School - Manet Yearbook (North Quincy, MA)

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Ml-lave you taken your tests yet? Were they hard? What were they like? These questions lill the minds of the members of the Nurses' Career Club, whose meetings are held in 218, the second Monday of every month. lts aim is to acquaint the members with the nursing profession and the training required for it. Early in the year Miss Mary Q'Gara, Director of Nurses at Quincy Hos- pital, spoke to the girls on entrance requirements. Later on they made a trip to the Massachusetts General Hospital where several of the i'probies conducted a tour of the hospital and of the students' residence. A similar visit was made to the Quincy Hospital, where punch and cookies were served in the rnain parlor of the nurses' home. After some of the group had left, a few borrowed meal tickets and had supper in the nurses' cafeteria. ln March. for the Quincy Hospital probies, the club members gave a tea in the library, for which they made from their own favorite recipes all the deli- cacies served. Later that afternoon Mr. Collins said a few words of congratula- tion to the student nurses, who had recently been capped In June an outing held at Pieldston ended a memorable year. President, Marion White: Secretary. Nancy Condon: Adviser, Miss Alice Gray, R.N, 2. - q ISIELX N URSES' CAREER CLUB

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GZ 'Q' ! v an . .1 'W' . is ,fc . i The Future Teachers' Career Club, a relatively new addition to the activ- ities offered at North, is fulfilling an important role. Students who are at all interested in teaching have the opportunity to view its many phases and to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of teaching as an occupation. The importance of increasing interest in the field of education is only too evident today, since many sections of the country are suffering from a lack of trained teachers. This club is a definite step towards remedying such a situation. Gne way of acquainting members with educational problems is first-hand observation. With this idea in mind, the club visited the Quincy Elementary School. There they noticed various teaching methods as they went around to different classrooms. They also had a chance to study the children's reactions. By their own actual observation, they got a clearer and more understanding pic- ture of teaching. Later in the year they planned to visit State Teachers College at Bridgewater. Much can also be learned from other people's experiences. Mr. Bridges. in his talk to the club, told of his experiences while developing an educational pro- gram for the Negro soldiers in Germany. He added many fascinating details about his life while with the U. S. Army in Germany. Mrs. Wolfgang Koestler, who was also stationed in Germany, spoke of her teaching experiences with the Army of Occupation. ln the spring, the social program included a theater party and a tea. President. Jane Bryant: Secretary, NVilliam Croke: Adviser, Miss Welch. FUTURE TEACHERS' CAREER CLUB if -M' ' iv 4 . ,,

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A ,KN . I, X Every Wednesday, room 329 bustles with activity, for the Sketch Club is meeting. The energetic students Who form this club may be practicing for a future occupation or perhaps they just like to draw. Some of the activities en- gaged in are learning the fundamentals of stage setting, the different media, and the different techniques and styles. An affluent study is made of various famous artists and their help to the modern student. Architecture and perspective are also studied extensively. Club members try out for special art awards and scholar- ships offered through the school. The club helps the entire school by making posters for blackboards, dances, elections, and special campaigns. Some students come in during study periods and work on posters or other important projects. An example of their talent in this respect was shown at the Christmas assembly in the beautiful snow scene which was designed and painted for a background. This project represented hours of Work and was one of their most satisfying accomplishments. There is also a social aspect to the club: parties are held Whenever the treasury funds permit. Adviser, Miss Sawitsky. SKETCH CLUB