Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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The industrial arts program in Weston High School has shown its excellence by the large number of national awards that Veston re¬ ceives each year. It is divided into two main sections: “shop” and mechanical drawing. In¬ struction in the shop is handled by Mr. Donald Hale, a quiet and competent teacher with a pleasantly tempered sense of humor. Perhaps, one of the more well-known parts of the shop curriculum is the senior auto mechanics course. Mr. Aimo Teittinen, the school’s Vice-Principal, teaches mechanical drawing. Students leave him with a keen understanding of the T-square and triangle. Mr. Aimo Teittinen and Mr. Donald Hale inspect a welding job by one of their Auto Mechanics students. Students Learn the Practical Arts for Future Use. One of Weston’s newest and most unique teachers, Mrs. John Melone, handles instruction in the home arts. Mrs. Melone teaches sewing, foods and cooking, and education for family life, a course popular among seniors, and is known for her new method of handling the perpetual cafeteria study hall problem. Mrs. John Melone is now heading the Home Economics Department of Weston High School. 9

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If you are in need of guidance of a personal or vocational nature, see either Mr. Charles Cummings, left, a Harvard graduate, or Mr. Robert Carini, right, a graduate of Clark University. Both are very patient and helpful to students seeking their aid. From Books and Guidance We Cull Words of Wisdom. .An alumna of Coucher College, our librarian, Mrs. Signe Hynson, browses through one of the 3500 books in the school library. In a school that sends over eighty percent of its students to some form of higher education, the Guidance Department plays a big and vital part in the curriculum. Senior member, Mr. Charles Cummings, lends a distinguished air to the high school. His Harvard dialect, coupled with his tall and slim build, make him a striking personality, as does his sure and friendly way of counseling. Mr. Robert Carini, who in past years has taught every subject from geometry to basketball, for the second year serves as a full-time vocational coun¬ selor. His understanding and friendly way make him a favorite of all the students, and as an ad¬ viser he is capable of making them feel truly at ease. The two counselors spend many hours be¬ fore, during, and after school helping students arrange and rearrange their programs. Whth their help the seniors apply to the colleges of their choice. All the subjects in Weston High School seem to revolve around the library facili¬ ties. I ' he writing of themes and source papers results in steady use of the plentiful reference works and volumes kept in their proper sheaves and files. The librarian, Mrs. Signe Hynson, not only handles the job of guiding students from volume to x’olume, but kee])S quiet and order in crowded library study halls. Long will we remember the requests o er the public address system for the return of overdue books before each vacation, and the tolerant way in which she has always lent us the pencils and compasses we have forgotten. A po])idar feature of the library is the rack of up- to-date popular magazines, a good bibliography of more advanced publications, and the local daily newspaj)ers. Vhile we work on our papers and homework, we can look out the window towards the athletic fields, and below us, the sounds of the shop filter uj) to us. Mrs. Hynson is always around to help anyone who needs assistance in finding a book or refer¬ ence volume in the library. 8

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A relatively new class at Veston, long sought after by the Student Council, Driver Education has in its two years eased the automobile insurance burdens of many Weston parents. The classes, administered by Mr. Leo Cronan, are of two varieties. The class as a whole at¬ tends lectures and films on proper road attitudes, safety, and the theory of proper driving; then, in groups of two or three, they go on the road to learn the actual art of motoring. These classes do not neglect lessons in the mechanics of automobiles and it is rarely that the Registry Inspector fails anyone, even for improper turn¬ ing on a hill. Through the personal contact he has with his students, Mr. Cronan displays the ability to be a fine “associate counselor.” His quiet, good-humored ways will long be remembered by us. Mr. Cronan, Notre Dame, is shown with Weston’s 1959 drivers’ education car. They Are Interested in the World and Its Problems .Mr. C iurninings, Harvard, Mrs. Lcnrow, Swarthmore, and Mr. Cronan, Notre Dame, stand in front of one of the many maj s used in illustrating social studies at Weston. Not shown is Mr. Killebrcw, Boston U nis ' crsity. Mr. .Smith. Brown Uniwrsity, Head of the Social Studies l)e])artment looks at one of the isual aids used in his classes. Social Studies at Weston High School is an extremely unified set of courses, beginning with studies of World Geography in the freshman year, and climaxed by an almost seminar-like class in Modern Problems in the senior year. Instruction in the geography course is handled by Mrs. Ruth Lenrow. In the sophomore year, Mr. Frederic Kille- brew’s wry humor and insight into political theory makes W orld History a pleasant course. The Junior Class studies American History under Mr. Norman Smith, whose pleas¬ ant nature is exemplified by the time he spends gi ing tutorial aid to his students after school. The leadershi]) of the Modern Problems cla.sses is the responsibility of Mr. Leo Cronan, Mr. Charles Cummings, and Mr. Norman Smith. This class is highlighted by fiery discussions and two thousand word j)apers. 10