Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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■ J JNN WmSSWft ' M ■ JSk ft f • ' 1 k wj •oS A Jm a vfcsSImBBm Seated, left to right, Miss Judith Berry (Pep Club Advisor), Mr. Joseph F. Curran, Jr. (Key Club Advisor, Innitou Advisor), Miss Geraldine Soles, Department Head, (Student Council Advisor), Mr. James O’Donnell. Miss Sheila O’Brien (Junior Red Cross Advisor). Standing, left to right, Mr. William Roche (Driver Education), Mr. James Foley (Student Council Advisor, Assistant Basketball Coach), Mr. Mat¬ thew McNamara, Mr. Paul K. Sweeney (Junior Class Advisor, Assistant Baseball Coach) History Without a good knowledge of the past, it is impossible to understand the present or to prepare for the future. The Social Studies Department, under the direction of Miss Geraldine A. Soles, provides an understand¬ ing of the road of human history and knowl¬ edge of the workings of our government and the challenges which it faces. World His¬ tory shows the great epic of man’s life on this planet, and gives the general background of history necessary for good citizenship. United States History throws light upon the tremendous development of this youthful republic, and shows the problems which our nation faces as a world leader. The Problems of Democracy course makes students more fully aware that only through individual re¬ sponsibility and participation in government can the tide of Communism be stopped and freedom be spread. Since individual participation is the cor¬ nerstone of democracy, students have be¬ come more fully aware of the workings of our government through the Student Coun¬ cil and the annual class elections. Mr. O’Donnell’s P.O.D. Class.

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John P. Mahoney Secretary to Principal James F. Brennan, Assistant Principal Guidance Timothy F. Ring, Guidance Director, Robert J. O’Brien, Guidance Counselor, John M. Moran, Guidance Counselor whats ' REASON high school?

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U Hi mini ijj | w C. j a Seated: Left to right, Miss Mary Dunsford (Sopho¬ more Class Advisor), Mr. Paul Murphy, Depart¬ ment Head, (Tanner News Advisor), Mrs. Annette Harrington. Standing, Left to right, Mr. Edward Doucet (Reading Club), Mr. Roger Grant (Prize Speaking Contest), Mr. John McCarthy, Mr. Myles Burke (Tanner News Advisor), Mr. George Bower (Nomad Advisor, Sixth Sense Club) English Unquestionably the most important knowledge that we can obtain from a high school education is the ability to communicate with other persons. Without this knowledge, study in all other areas is virtually impossible. Our English Department, under the direction of Mr. Paul Murphy, pro¬ vides a thorough treatment of each of the large areas of communication — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. In addition,-ample coverage of all the important elements of grammar, inter¬ related with challenging activities that develop understanding through application, is given. Formal and informal group discussion and spe¬ cial projects, such as panel discussions or debates, present the opportunity for expressing ideas orally and make the student capable of recognizing faulty conclusions and of distinguishing fact from opinion. Competent theme correctors are available who administer counsel when the student deems it necessary. So that a student may read books of all sub¬ jects with as much speed and comprehension as possible, a developmental reading program is in operation for enjoyment as well as for learning. 11