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

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Mrs. Corsini Mrs. Very Mrs. Eaton Head of Language Deportment Teaching Methods Modernized Mr. Burke Mr. Arnold LANGUAGES Westwood High ' s Language Department in- cludes Latin, French, and Spanish, Although each strives to teach the basic grammar and writing techniques, in modern languages espe- cially, much emphasis is placed on oral com- munications. SOCIAL STUDIES One of the largest departments in the school, the Social Studies Department conducts classes in Economics, History (both U.S. and foreign). Problems of Democracy, and Civics. This year a new Advanced Placement course in West ern Civilization was introduced which gives college credit. World Affairs Analyzed

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Mrs. Grey Mr. Baker Enlarging Our Capacities . . . MATHEMATICS Under the guidance of various mathematics teachers, students here at W.H.S. have received a solid founda- tion in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and advanced math. The Math Department sponsors a math team and this year, for the second time, conducted a course in computer math. Miss Bolles Mr. Thwing Mr. Pender Head of Mathematics Department A detailed problem. Mr. Sorris Head of Science Department . . . For Reason and Logic SCIENCE Students enrolled in any of the science courses, general science, biology, chemistry, or physics, will agree that this department has been of great aid in u nderstanding the surroundings. Besides the annual fair, various clubs and a science team are provided for under the Science Department. Searching for the solution. Mr. Foisy Mr. Van de Workeen Mr. Boyd 13

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Secretaries of the future. Mr. Nolan Various Techniques Taught Mrs. Bergen Mrs. Heoly Head of Business Department Mr. Flahive BUSINESS The Business Department has been essential in preparing students for careers in business and for more advanced study at business colleges. In addition to the usual curriculum, a special course is offered in typing and notehand, which is very helpful to the college preparatory student. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Participation in sports, group activities and in- dividual achievement outline the course of this department. Also, there is the opportunity of becoming acquainted with the rules and basic skills behind many popular sports. Mr. Conforfi Maintenance Manager Miss Fazzi Mr. Bader Director of Athletics Good Sportsmanship Stressed