North Reading High School - Golden Years Yearbook (North Reading, MA)

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SEATED: Mr. Whipple, Department Head, and Mrs. Andrews. STANDING: Mr. Dris- coll, Mr. Markham, Mr. Olivo, Mr. Miller. MATH DEPARTMENT In the highly technical and precise world of today, mathe- matics is a vital basis for many pursuits. Offering courses in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Algebra- Geometry Review, and Business Math, the Math Department gives the student the background necessary to prepare him for participation in such a society. The Math Department offers benefits even to the students whose interests do not lie in the fields of math or science. The training the student receives in logical thought and the sys- tematic analysis of problems will prove beneficial in any field he may eventually enter. Let me See . . .” “At last a free period!” 15

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Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Redding, Mrs. Marston, Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Kirkland. Miss Jenkins, Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Devine. KITCHEN up afterwards. MAINTENANCE Maintenance is very important in any building. Keeping the school looking good and keeping desks, lights and electrical equipment in good working order are just a few of the many important jobs of the maintenance men. Although their job is long and tedious, the clean school reflects their efforts. Adequate nourishment is very important in a student’s performance. The kitchen staff spends many hours preparing food for students and teachers, and cleaning “Stop complaining.”

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SEATED: Mr. Nolan, Mrs. Teixeira, Mr. Culley, Department Chairman, Miss Carley, Mrs. Dell. STANDING: Mr. Green, Mr. Powell, Mr. Keyes, Mr. Roy. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT “It’s too wordy!” The English Department has the honor of being one of sev- en English Departments in the country involved in the Edu- cation Through Vision Program. In this program, students are taught to be more aware and more appreciative of their surroundings. In recent years the entire four year curriculum has been re- vised, providing opportunities to study American, English, and World Literature, and Speech. English is an important part of the entire curriculum be- cause writing and speaking are involved in each subject, and the department tries to give the student the best possible background. “Why?” “You mean it’s tea time already?”