Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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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. A.P. American History U. S. History Yearbook Advisor RAYMOND P. DALEY University of Vermont A.B., M.Ed. World History English 9 JAMES J. FOLEY Boston College B.S., M.Ed. U. S. History Problems of Democracy Junior Class Advisor Asst. Basketball Coach Student Council (Asst.) JAMES T. FOYE Salem State College B.S. Ancient History World Geography Student Council (Asst.) Pep Club 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 Baseball Coach BRUCE D. TWYON Northeastern University B.S. World History U. S. History Student Council (Asst.) MICHAEL A. VALERIANI, JR. Boston College B.S. Ancient History World History PETER C. VAROUTSOS Suffolk University A.B. World History Sophomore Class Advisor Key Club Advisor New Approach to Historical Problems Under the direction of Miss Geraldine Soles, Woburn High School’s Social Studies Department implemented new and varied programs this year. Courses were offered to help the student understand the heritage of his country and to become aware of his responsibilities as a citizen and future voter. To these ends, courses in Ancient History, World History, United States History, and Problems of Democracy were offered. In addition, an Advanced Placement Course in American History, concen¬ trating upon developing the ability to analyze controversial and many-sided ques¬ tions, both orally and in written form, is available to selected students. The Social Studies Department, aware of its broad, ultimate aim to help young people learn to carry on their precious heritage of a free society, is always looking for new ways to stimulate studepts’ interests. Therefore, this year the Social Studies Department took the lead in setting up a plan for teaching in which the instructions of Social Studies, English and other disciplines co-operated in presenting related subject matter. The teachers met with large groups of students for lectures, then broke up into their assigned sections for study and discussion of lecture material. Students and teachers are enthusiastic about the program and are very proud of past results and optimistic about future improvements. 28

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BARBARA A. DUNBURY Regis College A.B., M.Ed. Home Economics Coordinator — Senior- Junior High Schools Hi-Teen Fashion Club Senior Play Extensive Program for Future Homemakers MOLLIANNE OSBORN University of Massachu¬ setts B.S. Home Economics Hi-Teen Fashion Club JOYCE WALES University of British Columbia B.S. Home Economics Hi-Teen Fashion Club Within the past few years, the Home Economics De¬ partment has seen many changes. The department has been completely renovated and now provides its students and teachers with the best equipment and facilities possible. Also, a new Home Economics teacher has been added to the staff, Miss Mollianne Osborn. Aside from teaching the basics of cooking and sewing, many other phases of successful homemaking are taught in depth, such as nutrition and meal planning, fashion and design. Yes, the department is a very active one. It spon¬ sors the Hi-Teen Fashion Club for seniors taking the Home Economics course and offers these girls a field trip, as well as occasional speakers and interesting programs. Then, nearing the end of the school year, Miss Dunbury’s annual fashion show produces an evening of information and pride as the girls demonstrate their sewing abilities. The philosophy of the department states that home eco¬ nomics is needed by every girl. It provides preparation and psychological understanding of one’s self in forming worthwhile relationships in society. In total, home eco¬ nomics prepares a girl for independence and marriage, with a psychological foundation for self-understanding. Lorraine Pepin tries to be as accurate as possible. Miss Osborn aids the girls in preparing for a luncheon.

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MYRNA D. MASSE Emmanuel College A.B. Ancient History World History CHARLES F. McCARTHY Boston State College B.S., M.Ed. U. S. History Problems of Democracy Mr. Kimball keeps time during band re¬ hearsal. MATTHEW F. McNAMARA Boston College B.S., M.Ed. World History U. S. History Ancient History Bridge Club EUGENE J. MUCCI Salem State College B.S. World Geography JAMES H. O’DONNELL Boston College A.B., M.Ed. Problems of Democracy Mr. Hodgson displays enthusiasm as he directs. New Voice and Choral Opportunities in Music ROBERT J. HODGSON, JR. Boston University B.A. Music Theory Voice Training General Music Choral Organization Glee Club EDSON L. KIMBALL Boston University Music Appreciation Band Orchestra Senior Play Through the skillful leadership of Mr. Edson L. Kimball and Mr. Robert J. Hodgson, our Music Department has been greatly expanded. Students with an interest in music are able to participate in many activities. Courses are offered in Chorus, Voice Training, and Music Theory. Both the upper and lower schools have separate Glee Clubs, in addition to the combined Glee Club. Complementing the Glee Clubs, the Concert Choir and the Choraleers afford many students the opportunity to participate in other choral groups. The vocal groups’ var¬ ied activities include participating in school programs, the Black and Orange Revue, and the Spring Concert. Further, the band and orchestra follow a busy schedule. Not only do they take part in all school programs and football games, but they also lend their talents to such public functions as the recent Anniversary Celebration, the combined Andover-Burlington-Woburn Concert performed in Andover, and Woburn’s inaugural ceremonies. Certainly the opportunities afforded interested students are not sur¬ passed. 29