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

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Natural Talents Encouraged ART In addition to providing many students with hours of enjoyment and personal gratification, the Art Department gives an excellent prep- aration to those students who may wish to continue in their studies, or make art their career. Mr. Wellsman Art Supervisor Art researchers find assistance in the library. Mr. Markarian Music Supervisor Mr. Monaghan The boys lend forth MUSIC Westwcod offers many music courses, including Glee Clubs, Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Dance Band and Double Quartet, which not only give much pleasure to the participants, but also teach the fundamentals of music. A course in Music Appreciation is offered for interested students. LIBRARY Our librarian, Mrs. Bradley, has proved both an able and willing aid, whether it be in getting books for research material or just reading for personal enjoyment She is advisor to the Library Club in addition. Mrs. Bradley Librarian 16

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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

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Mr. Chicetti Head of Industrial Arts Department INDUSTRIAL ART Boys interested in a technical career have found this department gives excellent prepara- tion. Here they are taught the proper use of related equipment and the fundamentals of the course. HOME ECONOMICS This department conducts classes in cooking, sewing, home management and family rela- tions which prove invaluable to girls preparing for careers in Home Economics or for a future as a successful homemaker. Miss Knight Head of Home Economics Department Practical Skills Enlarged Future technicians Mr. Atchue Mr. Rettman Future homemaktis. Mrs. Burke Mrs. Farnham Mr. Lyman Driver Education and Audio Visual Aids DRIVER EDUCATION Open to Juniors and Seniors, this course is of value to all future drivers because it not only teaches driving skills, but also imparts a work- ing knowledge of defensive driving and the motor laws through classroom instruction, con- ducted by Mr. Lyman. 17