Westwood High School - Green Years Yearbook (Westwood, MA)

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Mrs. Eaton Head of Department Mrs. Lauttit Miss Hemmings Mr. Reis gets the answer. This is the place. LANGUAGE STUDY BROADENS SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING LANGUAGES The students taking the many language courses offered at Westwood High School have learned the simple to the more complex studies of a foreign language. Many stu- dents will develop their skill in a language as they continue their education. The lan- guage laboratory has proved to be a success with all the classes in developing the stu- dents ' conversational abilities. SOCIAL STUDIES The History Department has prepared us in the knowledge of long ago and of today. We will always carry with us their interest- ing and background material as we continue our search of the world. Mr. Reis Mr. Flaherty Mr. Davis Head of Department

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Mr. Pender discusses a mathematical problem. Mr. Pender Head of Mathematics Department Mr. Baker Miss Newell Mr. Boyd MATHEMATICS Under the leadership of Mr. Pender, the Mathematics Department has developed our reasoning and thinking powers. The stu- dents have learned the fundamentals of sim- ple geometry and algebra as well as more difficult fundamentals of trigonometry and calculus. IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE IS EMPHASIZED SCIENCE The students taking our science courses have learned much about our complex world of today. From the simple forms of life to the most complicated scientific work, the department has made our students want to study and do research on their own. Mr. Thwing illustrates. Mr. Sevagian Mr. Van de Workeen Mr. Thwing Mr. Sarris Head of Science Depa rtment

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PREPARING FOR ACTIVE BUSINESS CAREERS In the Business Department, the stu- dents learn typing and the various tech- niques of office procedure. Through shorthand, typing, notehand, bookkeeping, and other related subjects, the students are well prepared to enter the business world. Business graduates of Westwood High School have established a fine repu- tation and displayed excellent capabilities. Mr. Flahive Mrs. Healy Head of Department Mrs. Bergen Mrs. Healy dictates to her senior business girls. Mr. Nolan PHYSICAL EDUCATION MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS Through the Physical Department facilities the students learn good sportsmanship and the fundamentals of various sports. Westwood offers a variety of sports and activities so that almost every student is able to participate in the athletic program. Mr. Bade r Director of Physical Education Everyone plays volleyball