Stratford High School - Log Yearbook (Stratford, CT)

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BUSINESS EDUCATION First row, left to right: Anita Ray- mond, John Ohla, Llynola Curtis. Sec- ond row: Imelda Goyette, Jean Ska- winski, Edith Paul, Joseph Sworin. Missing from picture: Avis Alcott. ART DEPARTMENT Anna Hogan m MUSIC Robert Lenox Edward Ryglewicz PHYSICAL EDUCATION Helen Foland James Penders

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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

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BUSINESS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Business Education is that type of training which, while playing its part in the achievement of the general aims of education, has for its primary pur- pose the preparation of boys and girls to enter upon a business career. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The first band and choirs of the freshman and sophomore classes are exploratory' in nature. The Concert Band and the A Cappella Choir maintain a high level of perform- ance and aim to give members of these groups the satis- faction of achieving the highest possible success in high school music. Music appreciation classes give a very large number of students opportunity to hear fine music. ART DEPARTMENT Art is a practical virtue. The art course teaches creative and purposeful graphic expression with different materials and tools. Students can learn to appreciate beauty' and apply the knowledge to their everyday life. The course is for those in- terested in studying art for a vocation or an avocation PHYSICAL EDUCATION The program in Physical Education is based on the interests, needs, and abilities of the students. Skills and techniques for team and individual sports are taught in class time. The opportunity' for competition is offered every student by an intramural program that operates on a seasonal basis. 13