Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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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

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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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JUSTUS P. ALLEN, JR. Boston University A.B., A.M. World History Ancient History JOSEPH F. CURRAN, JR. Boston University A.B., M.A., C.A.G.S. U.S. History Yearbook Advisor JAMES J. FOLEY Boston College B.S., M.Ed. U.S. History Junior Class Advisor Asst. Basketball Coach Student Council (Asst.) JAMES T. FOYE Salem State College B.S. World Geography Student Council (Asst.) Pep Club RUTH E. GILGUN University of New Hampshire B.S. Ancient History World Geography WILLIAM A. ROCHE Boston College A.B., M.Ed., C.A.G.S. Problems of Democracy Driver Education GERALDINE A. SOLES Emmanuel College A.B., M.A. C.A.G.S. Chairman of Department Problems of Democracy Student Council National Honor Society PAUL K. SWEENEY Boston College B.S., M.Ed., C.A.G.S. U.S. History Senior Class Advisor International Relations Club Baseball Coach BRUCE D. TWYON Northeastern University B.S. World History World Geography Student Council (Asst.) PETER C. VAROUTSOS Suffolk University A.B. World History Sophomore Class Advisor Key Club Advisor SOCIAL STUDIES SOW THE SEED OF WISDOM Today’s world requires a basic knowledge of history. This goal is achieved at Woburn High School because the student begins by studying Ancient History in the ninth grade, then World History, United States History, and, in the senior year, Problems of Democracy. Under the direction of Miss Geraldine A. Soles, the Social Studies Department equips the student with the knowledge of the past that is essential for the future; consequently each student is aware of the value of his role as citizen and future voter. This year Mr. Paul K. Sweeney, a member of the Social Studies Department, is teaching Advanced Placement American History, which is equivalent to a freshman course in United States History on the college level. As our depart¬ ment enlarges, the students are able to prepare themselves very adequately for their college years. 14 MR. PAUL K. SWEENEY