Wellesley High School - Wellesleyan Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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With fewer numbers of students at the senior high school, (1100 now, compared to over 1300 ten years ago) and the budget squeeze of Prop. 2W, the Guidance Department lost one full-time, counselor this year. In spite of the cutback, the Guidance counselors were extremely busy with processing col¬ lege applications, building students’ schedules, and preparing letters of recommendation. They also supervised the entire testing program, form ERB’s to PSAT’s to achievements. It was a hectic, demanding year, especially with an increased number of night parent meetings at both the junior and senior high schools as they prepared for a four year high school in 1983, when the ninth grade moves to the senior high. Director, Mr. Harmon wished. ... for and understanding on the part of students and parents about our role as a guidance counselors and the services which realistically can be expected from our guidance department. Director: Archer Harman Donnie Brown Joan Caefer Roslyn Coleman Henry Duggan Alfred Mazukina Lee Marcin Dorothy Reed Edward Touhey Marjorie Walsh. 20 ...((minimus

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John Gibson and Mr. Connfors n Mr. Connors and John Moore The Administration Communicated With Us I’d like to see every youngster become all he can become,” stated Mr. Connors. His wish exhibits the high school administration’s dedication to the students. Although Mr. Con¬ nors, Mr. Carbone, and Mr. Vasaturo often land the role of the “heavies,” the three always put a bit of their personalities into their work. The administrators, through their integrity, sense of humor, and outgoing manner, have earned the respect of the high school students. The philosophy of the administration is best reflected by Mr. Connors’ final hope. “I wish that youngsters would take advantage of the programs in the school,” he related, so as to reach their individual potentials in academics or extracurricular activities.” John Perdoni, Mr. Connors and Brian Roman Mr. Carbone Principal Timothy P. Connors V.P. Richard Carbone V.P. Peter Vasaturo Secretaries Ruth Bouzan June Coughlin Fran Esposito Anne Handy Helen Leverone Maureen O’Rourke Helen Purcell 19

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Help Can Come From Two Sources: Reading and Special Services Over the last few years, the Reading Department has offered a specialized condensed reading couse which enables students to read more efficiently and prepare for college courses and SAT’s. In addition to this speed reading course, the Reading dept, is designed to aid students with their reading skills to give them a better understanding of literature. Associated with Reading is the Special Services Dept, which offers aid to those students with academic difficulties in the education system at the high school. Three teachers in these two dept, have recently received their M.S. in Special Education; Marjorie Miller, Mary Thompson, and Leo Carpenter. Roberta Stone Kay Gordon, Reading Bill Parsons, Reading Hank Tufts, Dept. Head (Spec. Services) Gloria Andrews, Secretary Leo Carpenter Marjorie Miller Roberta Stone Mary Thompson Sally Wellington