Seekonk High School - Seekonk Yearbook (Seekonk, MA)

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UATION Margaret M. Cassels, B.S., M.A.T., Typ Personal Typing, Consumer Economics Marilyn Mooney, B.S. — Business Depart- “ment Chairman, Typing II, Shorthand I, II, ayannetif : Rh WN Tene ANA Son ee Joyce A. Christiansen, B.S., Personal Typ- Irene R. Partington, B.S., Accounting I, II, ing I, II, Typing I, Business Math Data Processing Office Machines, Record ness Law, Typing Keeping, Typing II Richard Stanek, B.S., J.D., Accounting, Busi- Courses benefit all The Business Education Department is a significant contribution to the curriculum of the high achosl For many students who are pursuing business careers, its benefits are invaluable and for the average student, it can provide basic skills that will prove to be very use- ful in everyday life. There are courses especially designed for both busi- ness and non-business minded students. For example, the serious business student may enroll in such classes as Typing I and II and Accounting I and II, whereas the college bound student may elect Personal Typing I and II to learn skills that meet their personal needs. if oe af sate. Richard S. Novak, B.S., M.Ed., Retail Mer- c handising I, II, Projects in Retail Merchan- dising, Exploring Retail Merchandising, Work Experience Supervision, DECA Club Mrs. Partington’s prote- Courses such as Business Law, Business Math, and Secretarial Office Practice prepare the student for the business world by placing emphasis on the devel- opment of personal qualities that will help a young person prepare for initial employment. | Advisor The Business Education Department is a well-organ- ized and efficient one, successfully imprinting busi- ness techniques and skills upon ach student that par- ticipates in the program. “The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog...” Faculty 17

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Relevancy is their goal At Seekonk High School, Mathematics is an integral part of the curriculum. The department treats mathe- matics as both an art and a science: they strive to teach both the aesthetic and practical aspects of math through a variety of courses geared to several levels of ability. The Mathematics Department emphasizes versatility, teaching highly accelerated courses such as Calculus I and II as well as the basics such as Elements of Math I and II. | The primary goal that the department hopes to Thomas H. Sullivan, Jr., B.A.. M.A. — Mathe- achieve is to teach students that math is an indispen- matics Department Chairman, Calculus II, sible tool, one that is useful in all aspects of twentieth Finite Math, Triometry, Math I- century society. Student participation in the program is not a problem since many students show a willingness to get involved with advanced exploration. As the department always tries to meet the students’ needs, they hope to offer a computer programming course in the future. “J a NG ae se : i ES E “a afer hy r . Robert C. Burke, B.A., M.N.S.M., Math I, William Butler, B.A., M.A., M.Ed., C.A.G.S., Gloria Isles, B.Ed., M.Ed., Geometry, Alge- Algebra IIB, Calculus Algebra IIB, Algebra IA, Math II, Finite Math bra I, II, National Honor Society Advisor eo £ 3 “4 e f- ee Amato J. Nocera, B.S., M.A., Algebra I, Geom- Cheryl D. Wilson, B.A., Pre-Calculus, Math etry, Math Review Geometry, Cheerleading Co-Advisor, Majo ette Co-Advisor, Girls’ Tennis Coach John J. Murphy, B.S., M.Ed., Algebra I, II, Geometry 16 Faculty

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Hands on training The Home Economics (Home and Family raed and Indus- trial Arts Departments provide knowledge and teach skills that are extremely beneficial to each student that participates in the program. The Home Economics Department enables the student to develop an awareness of the changing roles in contemporary society and helps the student to explore related career oppor- tunities. By offering specific courses such as Introductory Child Development and Advanced Clothing — Pattern Draft- ing, this department successfully meets the needs of all stu- dents who participate. The department hopes to offer a course on family relat ions in ena with the Science and Health Departments in the uture. The main philosophy of the Industrial Arts Department is to offer all students exploratory experience working with vari- ous industrial machines and materials while emphasizing safety and organization. This year, new courses are offered in Power Mechanics and Electricity. % ie) Helen C. Keough, A.B. — Departmental Head, Foods I, Clothing I, ‘Advanced Clothing, National Honor Society Advisor | | | | 1 + Mrs. Keough deciphers a “student creation.” ms Nancy H. Allen, B.S., Child Development Courses, Exploring Home Economi cs, Class of 1980 Advisor Jeanne M. Velardo, B.S., Foods I, Advanced Foods, Exploratory Home Economics, Clothing I oo AY : Marjorie Woodhams, B.S., Foods and Nutri- Child Development Students experiment on the real thing. tion, Clothing I, Interior Design, Crafts. 18 Faculty