Weatherwax High School - Quinault Yearbook (Aberdeen, WA)

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Mr. Newmon, Mr. Curran, Mr. Perisich, Mr. Londohl, Mr. Pi-virotto, Mrs. Harvey, Miss Plamondon, and Miss Caulkins formed the counseling staff of the school. Theirs was a job that went unrecognized by some, but without their help many student problems would hove remained unsolved. This year in the language department, classes in Spanish, Latin, French, and English were taught by Miss Gwin, Mr. Hill, Miss Yates, Mr. Be-mis, Mr. Mayne, Dr. Javor, and Miss Brown. Many general curriculum students as well as most college students found these courses both entertaining and educational. The iobs of Mr. Eklund, Mr. O'Brien, Mrs. Case, Mr. Anderson, and Mr. Palo included teaching athletic skills, classes in health, group co-operation, and good sportsmanship. Physical education courses enabled students to participate in a voriety of sports activities throughout the year. I 1’ !JJ! It; JJ fttritr «s»» • tin «« ««• • J li:t il »• . Ill ■ ’ I ;»»:»;»» -• • :Je .:i :r. • »f 11

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The science ond moth department offered physics, biology, chemistry, geometry, algebra, and other advanced math courses to studen interested in scientific careers. Well equipped laboratories and up-to-date demonstration equipment added to the educational value of these classes. Classes taught by Mr. Kinsey, Mr. Mopes, Mr. Case, and Mr. Fenenga dealt with the social sciences. They gave students a clearer understanding of the problems of economics, world trade, labor, and politics. Some classes also studied specific problems such as segregation and the farm problem. Mr. Bartine, Miss Shindler, Mrs. Bower, Mr. McCartney, and Mrs. Freer had charge of the commercial department this year. Under their instruction students were taught to type, toke shorthand, keep records in bookkeeping, and to assist in library work. 10

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Courses in art and in music were offered as electives to the students by Mr. Stensager, Mr. McCaw, Miss Holian, and Mr. Edlund. These classes included senior band, choir, orchestra, and beginning and advanced art classes. Mrs. Wassell, Mr. Sullivent, Mr. Quien, Mrs. Fenenga, and Mr. Kinsey taught vocational courses in sewing and tailoring, printing, auto mechanics, foods, and driving, respectively. Designed to assist students in finding possible vocational interests these classes were very popular. This lively alert group is listening attentively to announcements at a teachers' meeting. Problems of discipline, curriculum, and student activities are discussed and suitable action is taken. 12