Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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OFFICE STAFF Mr. Mahoney gives some important information. Mr. John P. Mahoney, secretary to the principal is the one person whose function is that of co-ordinator of all business which goes through the well-organized adminis¬ trative office of Woburn High. His constant efforts on behalf of all school personnel and students are well known by all who have had business in his office. Mr. Mahoney and Mrs. Elizabeth Doherty, his very courteous and helpful associate, are people that have never been too busy to oblige us. Our busy secretary, Mrs. Doherty. DEAN OF GIRLS Miss Helen A. Salmon has many and varied responsibilities. She advises the girls in matters of dress and conduct; and, as dean of girls, attends all the social functions of the school. For five years Miss Salmon has been an advisor to the National Honor Society and serves on the Scholarship Rating Board as well. Selections of the representatives to the Women’s Club are also determined by Miss Salmon. Helen A. Salmon Dean of Girls 12

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PRINCIPAL AND ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS Henry D. Blake, Principal Mr. Gilgun, Mr. Blake, and Mr. Brennan hold an informal conference. Mr. Henry D. Blake, principal of Woburn High School since 1951, attended Yale University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree. He obtained his master’s degree at Boston College, his C.A.G.S. at Boston University. Mr. Blake has also attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Although he has many responsibilities as principal of a school in which we take great pride, Mr. Blake is also engaged in other activities, being a Trustee of the Choate Memorial Hospital and of the Woburn Public Library; he is also Secretary-Treasurer of the Middlesex Principals Association, and an Incorporator of the Woburn Five Cent Savings Bank. Our two assistant principals, Mr. James F. Brennan and Mr. Laurence P. Gilgun, have proven themselves indefatigable in accomplishing the many tasks involved in running our new and greatly enlarged school. 11

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Sandra discusses her plans for the future with Mr. Ring. Lois examines one of the many pamphlets available in the Guidance Office. Robert J. O’Brien Mary C. Daisy Helen C. Swanton Secretary Guidance Counselors GUIDANCE ASSISTS EVERY STUDENT Each year the Guidance Office is able to meet the needs of Woburn High as our student population grows. This year more conferences have been held with individual students and more transcripts to different colleges have been sent out than ever in the past. This, however, is but a small part ofthe many dutiesof a Guidance Office and its staff. Discussions with parents, concerning the educational opportunities for their sons and daughters, are regarded as most essential. Information on many varied vocational schools is also kept constantly available. No matter what career a student may consider for the future, the Guidance Office is a great assistance in fulfilling these plans. Director of Guidance, Mr. Timothy C. Ring, and his counselors are always in contact with colleges near and far so that they are constantly aware of changing requirements and stand¬ ards of admission. 13