Stamford High School - Flashback Yearbook (Stamford, CT)

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were able to use not only the swimming pool, but also the bowling alleys and gymnasium. Moving on to the boys' gym, I found that they had had an equally active year. Under the supervision of Ray- mond Booker and Jack Lockery, the boys took part in such sports as tumbling, football, volleyball, basketball, boxing, and wrestling. While walking upstairs from the gymnasium, I encountered Mrs. Bohn, who I understand is the newly appointed Dean of Girls. It is difficult to enumerate the many duties that fall upon the dean's shoulders. Like a wise, understanding, emotionally stable mother, she serves as a confidante, adviser, and social arbiter for students. She is an under- standing friend who has deep sympathy and insight, who can view the problem obiectively. Mrs. Bohn also has charge of the social life of the school. Upon interviewing Mr. Buchanan, newly ap- pointed head of the Mathematics Department, I learned that the mathematics courses at Stamford High School are planned to meet the needs of four groups of pupils: those intending to enter colleges and technical schools, those intending to specialize in vocational pursuits requiring mathematics, those intending to major in science, and lastly those electing math because they like it. Next on my schedule of interviews is Dr. Koehler, head of the Latin Department. Dr. Koehler stressed the importance of Latin, both as a language in itself and as a basis for the correct usage of many English words. The department also stresses the importance of ancient Roman civilization upon ours. The Junior Classical League and the Classical Seminar are clubs sponsored by the department. Next I decided to visit the school library, which is perhaps the only spot in S.H.S. known for its exceptional quiet. The library, besides being used for reference and enioyment in the literary field, is also employed for various of the school activities such as teas, exams, yearbook pictures, and club meetings. Many new books and magazines have been added to the already ample collection of the library. Nearing the end of my interviews, I was very pleasantly greeted just outside of the medical office by Miss Wilson, the high school nurse. Her duty, she informed me, is to administer aid to students who become ill or iniured. Dr. David McGourty, the school physician, examines each pupil during his iunior year, and reports on physical defects to the student's parents. Every attempt is then made to correct these physical deficiencies. CUSTODIANS First Row: Leon S. Kaylor, Paul Vakos, Dominic Germano, John J. Delfino, Hurry Wakos, William Broadhurst, Dominick Carluccl. Second Row: James Zito, Carl Tuttle. At the close of school I noticed a squad of cus- todians busily sweeping the corridors. I wonder if the Stamford High students realize how much they owe to this able custodial staff? Who picks up those scraps of paper and wads of gum so carelessly dis- carded throughout the halls? Who toils for hours after school in order to make this building more healthy and clean? That's right! The custodians! After having visited the different departments of S.H.S., I certainly think that this high school is a grand place. Its faculty is doing a good job, in helping the student become a better citizen in school life and later on in the life of the community. So here's to old S.H.S., the school we love the best! CAFETERIA STAFF First Row, Left to Right: Mrs. G. Ungemack, Mrs. H. Bylin, Mrs. S. Swanson, Mrs. I. Davis, Mrs. J. Boynton, Mrs. S. Plunkett. Second Row: E. Wilbanks, Mrs. H. Westerberg.

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LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT Seated, Left to Right: Alice T. Ryder, Mathilda A. Koehler, Ph. D. CChairman of Latini, Miriam Andersen, Camille Manuel, Blanche E. Vaudreuil. Standing, Left to Right: Louis Martinelli lChairman of Modern Languagesl, Enda Riordan, J. Bibiana Stark, Anita Murray, Raoul d'este Palmieri. exhibitions at the Superintendent's office and the library, trips to various art studios, a fashion show, and speakers on the subjects of art and designing. After leaving the colorful displays and interesting projects of the Art Department, I entered the class- room of Mr. Martinelli, chairman of the Modern Language Department, and was astounded to find students expertly conversing in some foreign lingo which, to my uneducated ears, seemed to be French. After interviewing Mr. Martinelli, I dis- covered that this year, through more modern methods, the students have acquired both a more practical knowledge of the languages and a better understanding ot the peoples and cultures HISTORY DEPARTMENT Seated, Lelt to Right: Barbara L. Belanich, Louise M. Moser, Louisa H. Bohn, Harriet M. Bigelow, Abraham Hecht, Rita M. Ryan. Standing, Left to Right: Carl N. Nutter, John J. Dunn, Miriam W. Andersen, Cathryn H. Leary, Margaret K. St. John, Esther E. Wheeler, Nicholas R. DeVita. of the various countries. Among the many interesting and educational proiects made possible by the department were the iourney of a group of students to a meeting of the United Nations Assembly at Lake Success, the presentation of Christmas parties and a Pan-American Day program by students of the Italian, French, and Spanish classes. I decided to amble up to the Science Depart- ment, from which I noticed several slightly unpleas- ant odors floating down the stairway, accompanied by the musical tinkle of test tubes. Arriving at the third floor, I was quickly assured by Mr. Good, head of the Science Department, that nothing serious was happening, it was merely the students conducting their regular laboratory experiments. I learned that the aim of the Science Department is to help students become worthy citizens and home-makers in the community. They certainly have accomplished a grand iob this year through the various courses presented by the department. One of the outstand- ing accomplishments of the Science Department has been the invaluable aid of its faculty members in the Atomic Energy Exhibit at Burdick Junior High School. Overcome by sharp pangs of hunger, I decided that perhaps I had better visit the cafeteria. While descending the rear stairs, I noticed several delec- table odors issuing forth from the Homemaking Department. Entering one of the classrooms, I spied a delicious meal in preparation. In other rooms I noticed girls upholstering chairs and draping dress- ing tables. From Miss Dorothy Atkinson, head of the department, I learned that the food classes have supplied delicious refreshments for faculty teas on several occasions. Students have also upholstered a davenport for the stage, furnished a very attrac- tive bedroom, and upholstered several chairs for outside customers. It is evident that, this year, the Homemaking Department has certainly achieved its purpose of interesting young girls in the home. The able cafeteria staff, under the supervision of Mrs. Boynton, was preparing and serving sand- wiches, hot meals, salads, desserts, and milk. In order to make the students' eating place more pleasant, the walls had been painted light yellow and gray earlier in the year. Closed sanitary refuse cans replaced the unpleasant open ones. I entered the girls' gym to find the class engaged in a lively game of basketball, one of their many and varied activities, which include volleyball, bad- minton, hockey, and ping pong. This year, through the increased use of the Jewish Center, students

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