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

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HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics program at Westwood High Scool is operated by a dedicated faculty consisting of Miss Marguerite Knight, Dept. Head, Mrs. Joanne Arnold, and Mrs. Annette O ' Brien. These teachers put all their effort into making the Home Economics Department successful. For the clothing classes, Mrs. Joanne Arnold plans many field trips. The Child Growth and Development program involves supervision of the nursery school activity under the direction of Mrs. Annette O ' Brien. There are various courses relating to foods, taught by Miss Marguerite Knight; such as, Ethnic Foods. Advanced Foods, and Foods II. Much appreciation is due to this group of caring teachers who devote every day to the development of skills and the imparting of knowledge and awareness relating to the home economics field. Miss Marguerite Knight, Home Economics Chairperson Mrs. Annette O ' Brien Mr. Thomas Nelson Ms. Susan Adams INDUSTRIAL ARTS The steadily growing Industrial Arts Department at WHS, under the direction of Mr. Lawrence Rettman, offers students a wide range of courses and opportunities to learn about possi- ble industrial and technical careers. These courses include various levels of electronics, woodworking, metalworking, and mechanical and architectural drawing. In this department, stu- dents are able to develop the basic skills needed to enter any one of a number of industrial arts fields. The teachers of this department are to be commended for their high level of special- ized educational expertise. Mr. Lawrence Rettman Industrial Arts Chairman Mr. Robert Dennis

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Physical Education Department under the colorful lead- ership of Mr. Joseph Gearon offered the student body a series of rigorous courses. A new physical fitness course was introduced in which students were required to take swimming, jump roping and weight lifting. The purpose was to emphasize the importance of good physical conditioning. The course proved to be a chal- lenge, particularly to those who tend toward the sedentary life. Other activities offered were basketball, yoga, volleyball, soc- cer, tennis, football, softball, badminton a nd many more. A half- year health class is required of sophomores. All the teachers deserve a round of applause for making physical education enjoyable. Fun was combined with preparation for a lifetime of good health. Mr. Joseph Gearon, Athletic Director Mr. Russell Downes Miss Elizabeth Rice Mrs. Kathy Delany-Smith Mr. Paul Tucelli Mr. Robert Bonn Mr. Michael Ryan, Athletic Trainer NURSE School nurse Mrs. Elizabeth Clement was always there for anyone who needed her attention, whether medical or just in the form of a friendly TLC smile. The Class of ' 81 would like to express its appreciation for her skill, patience, and understanding. We wish her the best next year! Mrs. Elizabeth Clement