Whitman Hanson Regional High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Whitman, MA)

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SOCIAL SCIENCE Today, more than ever before, social studies have special significance in American education. The Social Studies Department furnishes ingredients that are essential to the general education of pros- pective citizens in the public schools of the Twen- tieth Century. The current hypersensive emphasis on science, born of Sputniks accent, needs the bal- ancing influence of a strong program in social studies. The Social Studies Department has suc- ceeded in doing just that this year. A number of educational innovations have been introducedg new 1961 edition College United States History books have made the teaching of the United States history more efficientg student subscriptions to the New York Times have made the study of Current Events more meaningful: the planned Community Resource Program has brought a series of notable speakers to the school, including Attorney Edward Kennedyg and the Social Studies Department has pioneered a team teaching unit, this year, which brought the English, Science, and Music Departments in inte- grated cooperation in presenting the historical topic of the Civil War. The Social Studies Department, in their weekly evaluation meetings and depart- mental seminars, are constantly developing new approaches and techniques to make the department as up-to-date as this morning's newspaper. Mrs. Thesbe Hobby Ancient History William J. Spratt Robert P. Lyons Citizenship Frank D. Rodick U. S. History Department Head Robert M. Resnick World History oy V3 ,cu x 'J N-Q hd ff' LT' g If E f, pp- .JS X xaqhifq ' I' A 1.4:--fx-., L1

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BUSINESS The Business Department offers an excellent opportunity for students to prepare themselves for employment in the business world or for admittance to business schools as well as for economic competency in the home and community. Courses are also offered in basic business subjects in which students may gain a practical understanding of business organization, busi- ness procedures and business management. Students are thoroughly trained in Stenography, Typing, Bookkeeping and Office Machines. Filing techniques are studied. Considerable time is devoted to office etiquette, correct grooming and the development of desirable personality traits. The excellent new class- room facilities and modern business equipment aid in training our students to be adequately prepared for any situations or challenge they may encounter in the business world. Courses in the Business Department are available to all students. Personal Typing is offered to students in the College Course. Mrs. Evelyn Feldman Mrs. Muriel Hartshorn Business Management Bookkeeping Mrs. Grace Lapworth Department Head AQ, Mrs. VVinnifred James F. Lee Miss Therese Smith McCarthy Commercial Law Typewriting Business Training 2' I U

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PRACTICAL ARTS The practical arts course includes the best mechanical drawing equipment as well as an excellent, fully-equipped print shop in which most of the school bulletins are printed by the students participating in the offered courses. Robert P. Wood Kenneth Ludlow Industrial Arts Industrial Arts HOME ECONOMICS The home economics courses are designed to prepare girls for future home-making. Our school with its excellent facilities enables the girls to learn with the best possible advantages. Robert Teahan Physical Education Miss Maida Pratt Physical Education MUSIC AND LIBRARY Centrally located at Whitman-Hanson is our school library, which fills a great need. Students have an ever-growing need for both current pub- lications and older, standard books, to supple- ment classroom texts. The Whitman-Hanson High School Band has been very active this year. Members in addition to performing at all the football games and rallies have played at various concerts. Mrs. Lois McAfee William Clark Practical Arts Practical Arts INDUSTRIAL ARTS Boys taking the industrial art course are obtaining many advantages provided by the machine shop and the wood-working shop. The excellent machinery and equipment enables them to attempt numerous projects, designed for their performance in industry. 3 Mrs. Hazel McCarthy Mrs. Grace Leach Home Economics Home Economics PHYSICAL EDUCATION The physical education courses are designed to improve body control and strength, to stimulate the development of mental and physical alertness, to establish habits of regular exercise, and to teach basic motor skills. Althea Jackson Robert Fishman Librarian Music Director