Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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As mathematics touches upon all aspects of our existence, our Mathe¬ matics Department, under the direc¬ tion of Mr. William J. Horrigan, offers many different courses in mathematics in order that all stu¬ dents may obtain as much training in mathematics as is possible. Alge¬ bra and geometry are offered on both college preparatory and general levels. Advanced courses are more theoreti¬ cal in nature, and are necessary for all students planning careers in engi¬ neering or the sciences, and are help¬ ful to those desiring a broad liberal arts preparation, for these courses show beginnings of the great mathe¬ matical patterns upon which the uni¬ verse has been built. Mr. Horrigan explains determinants to Harry. Mathematics Seated, Left to right, Miss Helen Salmon (Dean of Girls), Miss Virginia Hall (Math Club Advisor), Miss Catherine Herlihy (Future Nurses Club Advisor). Standing, left to right, Mr. Frank Loguidice (Radio Club Advisor), Mr. William Horrigan, De¬ partment Head, (Senior Class Advisor), Mr. David Reycroft (Math Club Advisor)

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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

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Seated, left to right, Mr. Robert B. Cohen (Science Club Advisor), Mr. William J. Horrigan, Department Head, (Senior Class Advisor), Miss Sheila O’Brien (Junior Red Cross Advisor), Standing, left to right, Mr. Frederick J. Murphy (Chess Club Ad¬ visor), Mr. Frank T. Loguidice (Radio Club Advisor), Mr. Neil Lewis, Mr. Harry Marderosian (Science Club Advisor) Science Man has always probed into the universe in an attempt to understand better both him¬ self and his environment. In Woburn High, students find answers to some of their ques¬ tions concerning the universe and its work¬ ings by means of the courses offered by the Science Department. Although one year’s study in such areas as chemistry, biology, physics, and general science cannot go into great detail and specialization, the under¬ lying and more important aspects of these fields are treated in a manner which makes the world much more understandable to us. The student who wishes more study in the areas of chemistry, physics, or biology has for his use a program of Saturday morning laboratory classes in which more extended study and the development of independent laboratory technique is made possible. Ad¬ ditionally, students are able to do research in great detail upon a specialized topic of interest to them by the preparation of a project for the annual Science Fair. SATURDAY MORNING LAB