Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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Several seniors skip rope as a part of the girls ' physical education program. Left to right: Mr. John Fawcett, Mrs. Elinor Scheirer, Mr. Ben Cooper, Mr. Karl Elerin. And Prepared Us . . . PHYSICAL EDUCATION A healthy mind in a healthy body is the belief of our capable physical educa- tion teachers. Gym class, under their su- pervision, is no snap. They seem intent to make real Spartans of us all. Though not exactly relaxing, gym class is fun. Some students are known to have be- come so fond of it that they report for makeup periodically. The members of one of Mr. Fawcett ' s gym classes are in a joyful mood as they watch an equally happy George Sterling perform on the high bar. Mr. Karl Elerin, supervisor of physical education.

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LANGUAGES The area of foreign languages has al- ways been important at Stoneham High School Aside from its practical aspect, the study of a foreign language enables us to learn more about the customs, art, literature, and cultural backgrounds of the inhabitants of different countries Then we can better understand our neigh- bors in this ever-shrinking world Miss Lydia Risi, chairman of the department. Latin IV students absorb the lesson taught by Mrs. Christ. Miss Risi converses with Wendy Jenkins in French. John Lynch reads to one of Mrs. Brown ' s French classes. . . . Of Educatic} Seated, left to right: Miss Molly Blackoll, Miss Lydia Risi. Standing: Mrs. Jean Christ and Mrs. Marjorie Brown.

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Linda Luscombe admires a pastel by John Dyke. ART Under the expert direction of Mrs. Baker, the art classes work to develop and express individual creativity. Throughout the year, art work brightens the display cases in the school. On various occasions water colors, pastels, cut paper, ceramics, and silver work have been exhibited. Mrs. Eleanor Baker, supervisor of art. LIBRARY Miss Rudie Lindgren ' s display windows lure everyone into the library. Once in this attractive room, how can one resist browsing around? Then, before he realizes it, the student is checking out a book and embarking on his own reading-for- pleasure program. A of Miss Rudie Lindgren, librarian. group of seniors make good use the library ' s facilities. 18