Sharon High School - Marsengold Yearbook (Sharon, MA)

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N, Students trace history through maps. The political face ot the globe is changing rapidly, as the members of the modern history class find out. Mr. Gerald M. Dunn U. S. History B. S. Ed., University of Ne- braska: Social Studies Co- ordinator, Tennis Coach: Sharon Faculty: 5 years. , F? fp, Mr. Everett G. Downing Ancient History B. A., U. of Mass., M. Ed., X Northeastern: Driver Edu- cation Coordinator, Junior Advisor, Golf Coach, Shar- on Facuitv: 4 years. The program of social studies is intended to develop the skills and competency necessary tor informed and active citizenship. The two-year United States History and Govern- ment course now replaces the program of one year of history and one year of Problems of American Democracy. This provides the students with an opportunity for a more thorough study of the history of the country together with the philosophy and structure of our governmental system. A tour-year program of Ancient, Modern and United States History and Government is required of all pupils following a program for post-secondary preparation. There is also a four-year sequence of Civics, Economic Geography, United States History, and Problems of American Democracy for all terminal pupils. .la Mr. John S. Blonchon Mrs. Ann L. Donn Art Problems of American School of Dem0C 0CY , Art Supervis- B. S. Ed., Bridgewater V br, Sharon Faculty: ll Teachers' College: Soccer ' fears. Coach: B Squad Basketball Coach: Freshman Advisor: Sharon Faculty: 2 years. . . 'F 5 1, 5 V 4: - , nr ., -- .4 Miss Jean W. Kelsey Modern History B. A., Boston University: Future Teachers of Amer- ica Advisorg Sharon Facul ty: 2 years. ll Mr. Irving A. Schwartz Social Studies B. A., Boston University M. A., Boston Universityl Sharon Faculty: 2 years. Q Mrs. Ethel E. Atkinson Social Studies B. A., Pembroke College Business Manager, Drama tic Society: Sharon Facul- ty: 2 years.

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-- Q.. Miss Virginia Jewett Physical Education B. S. Ed., Bridgewater Teachers College, Softball, Basketball Coach, Varsity Club Advisor, Sharon lac-- ulty: l year. Mr. Gary W. Hall Physical Education B. S., Ithaca College, M. Ed., B o s t o n University: Athletic Director, Varsity Club Advisor, Sharon Fac- ulty: 7 years. The band and orchestra, together with the Sports and dance bands, present a varied instrumental pro- gram. The vocal music program includes three glee club groups who study both classical and contemporary compositions. Instruction in art is offered to all in- terested students through the art club which provides an opportunity for experience in the use of various art media. The Physical Education, Program offers active par- ticipation in a well-rounded program of physical develop- ment and recreational activities. Instruction is de' signed to develop neuro-muscular skills, strength, and endurance, as well as fundamental athletic skills. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, respect for others, leadership, sportsmanship, and good health habits. Vol- untary individual and team activities are provided by the intramural program. String section of orchestra practices be- fore a performance. . ', ,, All girls learn the fundamentals of basketball in gym class. Mr. Philip F. Hoffman Instrumental Music B A Muhlenberg College' Weight lifting is included in the gym program to Bi Nif, New England CO,-,L develop physical fitness. servatoryi Bflfid, Orchestra Director, Sharon Faculty: ll years. lO Mrs. Eleanor D. Edwards Vocal Music B. M., New England Con- servatory, System Vocal Music Supervisor: Sharon Faculty: 8 years.

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I 1 if Mrs. Ruth L. Rivkin Commercial Subjects B. A., Radcliffe Collegeg M. A. Columbia Universityg Sophomore Advisorg Sharon Faculty: 8 years. Mr. Joseph W. Courteau Commercial Subjects B. S. Ed., Salem Teachers Collegeg Trackg Sharon Faculty: 7 years. Through the subjects studied in sequence in the Commercial Department, pupils are given an opportunity to develop marketable skills. Vocational competence is an important aim in typewriting, stenogrophy, book- keeping, and their allied subjects. Instruction in industrial arts and related subjects, such os mechanical drawing and shop math, is intended to develop a knowledge of, and skills in, the use ot machine tools in woodworking and metal working. The development of this competence is intended to have a vocational, as well as an ovocational, value. The courses in home economics provide an oppor- tunity for the girls to develop skills in the preparation and serving of foods, and competence in the various areas of sewing. 'K N Ike- lir 1 , f I 41 Cedar chests are sanded down before final finish is applied. -5 15' f . Students in typing class take speed test. , ., i 5,1xxff'!. . u 1 - .1 nf, Home Economics Course gives girls an oppor- tunity to create their own wardrobe. li Mr. William J. Konsavoge Industrial Arts and Mechanical Drawing B, S. Ed., Fitchburg Teach- ers Collegcg M. Ed., Boston Universityg B a s k e t b a I I Coozhg Sharon Faculty- I9 years. Mrs. Manonne M. Wells Home Economics B. A., Middlebury Collegeg Home Economics Club Ad- visorg Sharon Faculty: 2 years.