Stoneham High School - Wildlife Yearbook (Stoneham, MA)

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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

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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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The Challenges Ahead ' ■ jm- ' t -v- ' - , Ik 1 m ' • P Ed Manuel does shop work under the supervision of Mr. Paolini. HOME ECONOMICS In home economics classes girls are offered an opportunity to learn the skills of home man- agement and housekeeping. They learn how to cook a well-balanced meal and how to sew. The course also includes interior decorating and child care. Girls who take this course are well-prepared future homemakers. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Courses in machine shop, sheet metal, woodworking, printing, and mechanical draw- ing are offered by our industrial arts depart- ment. The shops are equipped with up-to-date tools and machines. The industrial arts pro- gram offers attractive opportunities for inter- ested boys who want to learn a trade. Mr. Renato Paolini and Mr. Walter Herrick of the industrial arts department. Donna Ford, Joyce Meuse, and Janet Fotino use the sewing machine in a home economics class.