Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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i Mr. Robert Corley, director of music at Weston High School, has in two years injected tremendous vitality into Veston’s band and orchestra. Never one to withhold a deserved criticism to any errant musician, Mr. Corley’s know-how is shown by constant “A” ratings received by Weston groups at music festivals. Also, he has originated many brilliant half-time displays at the football games. Aided by her vivid imagination and natural art talent. Miss Alice M. Olliff, Art Department Head, provides her students with an interesting art program. Each year’s prom decorations become reality only through her sage advice. A hobbyist photographer, her ability in this field goes far beyond the connotation assigned to “amateur.” Mr. Corley, Boston Univer¬ sity, is the Director of Mu¬ sic in the Weston schools. Miss Olliff, Massachu¬ setts School of Art, stands in front of some samples of her students’ work. Many Explore Mathematics and the Fine Arts. Mrs. Ellsworth, Wheaton and Smith; Mr. Stuart, Albany State Teachers’ College; Miss Zelinka, University of Vienna, Austria; members of the Mathematics Department contemplate mathematics models. Miss Green, Boston Uni¬ versity, standing with her renowned rubber tree, is Head of the Mathematics From the basic fundamentals of arithmetic to advanced studies in the theory of limits, the teaching of mathematics in Veston High School has gained respect with college admissions boards throughout the nation. The staff, headed by Miss Helen Green, who has been cited for “excellence in mathematics teaching” by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, in¬ cludes Mrs. June Edlsworth, respected for her clear and concise handling of teaching; Mr. Robert Stuart, a competent teacher; and Mi.ss Martha Ze¬ linka. perhai)s the school ' s most forceful and direct teacher. Miss Green heisell. the senior memix ' r of the high school teaching stafi, needs no de¬ scription. Her uiKlerstanding and brilliant instruction will be remembered by hei’ students long aftei ' their college graduations. 13 Department.

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Business courses are offered for those who are interested in secretarial positions following high school. Mrs. Thelma Hoyle, a cool and reserved woman, diligently works to help her students improve their skills in typing and shorthand. A half-year typing course is designed for students wishing to learn the basic typing ; skills for use in personal work. Advanced typing and stenography courses are taught to future secretaries. Office practice gives |j valuable experience to the students in preparation for secre- tarial jobs. Mrs. Hoyle, Salem State Teachers College, explains the use of the dupli¬ cating equipment. While Being Introduced to Foreign Ones. The progressive outlook of language instruction at Weston High School is represented by such unique institutions as instruction in Russian and four years of French, both unusual in schools of Wes¬ ton’s size. The department leadership offered by Mrs. Theresa Zamprogno is greatly responsible for this. An energetic and much re¬ spected woman, the forceful and personal delivery of her subject, French, rank her high in student popularity. The other French teacher, Mrs. Venezia Mezzacappa, in her first year at Weston, has introduced remarkably analytical methods of language instruction. Latin, always a well-populated class, is taught by Mrs. Bucuvalas, a teacher with a delightful sense of humor and liv ' ely teaching meth¬ ods. Russian, a strange language to sophomores, juniors, and sen¬ iors studying it, is handled by Mr. Frederic Killebrew, a man with a subtle wit and an extremely “human” attitude. Mrs. Zamprogno, Boston University, rings the bell that has quieted many classes. Mrs. Bucuvalas, Middlebury College, indicates the correct use of Latin verbs. The smile of Mrs. Mezzacappa, Boston Uni ' ersity, gi cs some in¬ dication of her personality. Mr. Killebrew, Boston Uni er- sity, cx])lains the significance of certain Russian symbols.

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Standing with some of the machinery used in preparing meals are cooks Mrs. Foote, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Jacques, and Mrs. Riley. Valuable Services Rendered Are Highly Appreciated. For any organization to function at top efficiency, it must have a competent and skilled group of per¬ sonnel handling its basic mechanics. This is the function filled by the bus drivers, custodians, and kitchen help. Our bus drivers are often not appreciated. The ferrying of thirty to fifty individuals in the age bracket of eight to eighteen is no easy task; yet they do their work cheerfully and inspire the confidence of the parents. During the day, the kitchen helji works arduously to prepare food for almost four hundred hungry pco- Shown with one of the fleet of buses are bus drivers Mr. De- Lorric, Mr. Clronin, Mr. Dolph, Mr. LaCross, Mr. White, and Mrs. McAulifTe. pie. Mrs. Burke’s and Mrs. Riley’s smiling faces hover over the serving spoons, making the day more pleasant. In these days, it is hard indeed to find a good lunch for twenty-five cents. Janitorial help at Weston High School is not only effective, but it is also pleasant and cooperative. Mr. Merrill, Mr. Cain, Mr. McLeod, and Mr. Clarke are always ready to maintain the building and to help students with their individual plights. Weston can easily claim that “The people behind the faculty” are among the best. The upstairs custodian, Mr. MacLeod, and the downstairs custodian, Mr. Clarke, stand in front of the gym door. 14