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

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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

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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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ART COURSES ENCOURAGE BUDDING TALENTS Dishpan hands Mr. Wellsman The Art Department, under the direction of Mr. Wellsman, has aided the students in developing their artistic abilities. This year ' s art show was another outstanding success in which the pupils were able to present the work they accomplished during the vear. Mr. Monag-han Mr. Markarian Let ' s get set MUSICAL ABILITIES ARE DEVELOPED The Music Department has always been of special interest to everyone. The concerts put on by the chorus, orchestra, and band have brought much enjoyment to the stu- dents as well as the townspeople. Mr. Mark- arian and Mr. Monaghan deserve much credit for all the work they have done to make our music outstanding. PROMOTING GOOD READING HABITS Mrs. Bradley Mrs. Bradley recommends Through the guidance and patience of Mrs. Bradley, we have been able to read and study many valuable books. We owe much to Mrs. Bradley for her co-operation in help- ing us find the books and information we have needed throughout our four years at W.H.S.