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

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of sound educational planning Mrs. Elaine Eaton LANGUAGES Mr. William Davis SOCIAL STUDIES Mrs. Marion Healy BUSINESS 1 s- ( Miss Marguerite Knight HOME ECONOMICS Mr. Joseph Chicetti INDUSTRIAL ARTS Mrs. Anne Bradley LIBRARIAN Mr. Sarris conducts an enthusiastic lab group — researching bananas! HEADS OF DEPARTMENT Mary Potter takes shorthand dictation at the rate of 140 words per minute. LANGUAGE The Language Department of- fers a full curriculum of courses in French, Spanish, and Latin. The department provides experi- ence in basic grammar, writing technique, comprehension, and speech and gives a background to the literature of the language. 17

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FACULTY ENGLISH The English Department not only increases mechanical skills in grammar, but also develops a sensitivity to the many forms of expression found in literature, guiding us in developing creative, open, and critical minds. MATHEMATICS The Mathematics Department has given us a solid background in mathematics: Algebra, Geom- etry, Trigonometry, Advanced Math and Calculus. In addition to regular courses they sponsor the Math Team and a Computer Course. SCIENCE Courses in natural and physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics are offered by the Science Department. In addition, the an- nual Science Fair and the various science clubs offer an opportunity for interested students to display their knowledge in these fields. Department heads meet challengi Miss Frances Burns ENGLISH Mr. James Pender MATHEMATICS Mr. Christos Sarris SCIENCE Mr. George Bader PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. John Markarian MUSIC Mr. Frederick Wellsman ART { Oh Miss Burns we ALL hare the answer! 16

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FACULTY SOCIAL STUDIES Headed by Mr. Davis, the So- cial Studies Department provides an interpretation of world affairs, traditions, and cultures of past civilizations. A wide variety of courses are offered in different fields and at different levels, in- cluding two advanced placement courses. PRACTICAL ARTS Students interested in techni- cal careers learn the skills of me- chanics, electronics, and wood- working and the proper use of tools in the courses available in the Practical Arts Department. BUSINESS The many office skills required in the business world are taught by the business department with the aid of modern business ma- chines. Business students are aptly prepared for employment upon graduation and college pre- paratory students may learn any of the valuable skills offered by this department. HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics depart- ment conducts classes in cooking, sewing, home management, fami- ly relations, and psychology. This year a senior sewing class for college-bound girls and a chef ' s club were instituted. Invaluable preparation for future homemak- ers is offered to all girls through the various subjects taught by this department. Pursuing a program of Mrs. M. Agnes Anderson English r. Edward Baker Mrs. Carolyn Mr. Donald Mathematics Bergen Beurman Business English Mrs. Barbara Farnham Miss Christine Fazzi Mr. Harvey Fischler Mr. Phillip Flaherty Home Economics Physical Education Mathematics Social Studies 18