Stratford High School - Log Yearbook (Stratford, CT)

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TECHNICAL ARTS First row, left to right: John Radder. Joseph Grenda, Charles Quinlan, Earl Flagg, Ben Longo. Second row, left to right: Richard Finn, Herbert Yankee, William Milish. Missing from picture: Conrad Mayer. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: J. Lowell Lippincott, Ruby Wheeler, Richard Blake. Second row: Rob- ert Blackford. John Ruziskey, Victor Crump. MATH DEPARTMENT First row, left to right: John Kochiss, Estelle Lippincott, Mary Cooney, Mildred Black, Everett Wordell. 10

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department strives to achieve two major objectives. The first of these is the mastery of fundamentals, including the ability to read with maximum speed and comprehension, and the ability to express oneself effectively in oral and written conposition. The second major aim is to develop, through reading and discussion of literature, individuals with a greater social con- science, and with the capacity for enjoyment and appreciation of the cultural aspects of life. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT There is a growing need for linguists in this country. The Spanish and French courses, there- fore. have as their primary objectives, the de- velopment of a student’s capacity to read, write, speak, and understand these. The Latin language is an important study, not only for a greater appreciation of its relationship to the development of our own language, but also to learn more about the historical, cultural, and political contributions to our own society. HISTORY DEPARTMENT Realizing that the greatest need of present day America is an in- formed and responsible citizenry, the Social Studies classes seek to provide both the necessary informa- tional background and the oppor- tunities for experiences in citizen- ship activities. 9

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The purpose of the Science Department is to enable the student to understand better his en- vironment through a knowledge of applied and natural scientific principles. This understanding should promote better health practices, provide an appreciation and knowledge of the importance and use of machines in the home, and train the student in the use of the scientific method so that he will apply this method to the solution of problems in his everyday living. TECHNICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT The Technical Arts curriculum provides a broad preparation for en- trance into the technical, trade, or engineering fields via subsequent apprentice or engineering college training. Students graduate with a degree of marketable skill in their chosen field as determined only by their individual interest, ability, and aptitude. The core of the curriculum is the well-equipped shop and labor- atory building where learning by doing” is emphasized. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The philosophy of the Mathe- matics Department is to solve the problems of everyday living, indus- try, science, and business; mastery of mathematics is required according to varying abilities and individual needs. Neatness, accuracy, clear- thinking, and correlation are en- couraged at all times. 11