Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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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

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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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THOMAS J. KILDAY Fitchburg State College B.S., M.Ed. Mechanical Drawing, Pre- Engineering Drawing Science Club and Fair CHARLES E. O’CONNOR Fitchburg State College B.S. Mechanical Drawing Graphic Language 7 ’ Key to New Products Students enrolled in Mechanical Drawing, under the in¬ struction of Mr. Thomas Kilday and Mr. Charles O’Con¬ nor, are given the opportunity to learn the many and var¬ ied forms of drafting necessary to transform the designer’s or engineer’s ideas correctly into the graphic language. The graphic language is not in the form of words or sen¬ tences, but is in the form of drawings. From these draw¬ ings, highly skilled technicians, draftsmen, are able to assist in transforming symbols on paper into marketable products — products as simple as a paperweight or as complex as the latest space-age hardware. WILLIAM C. MAHONEY Fitchburg State College B.S. Industrial Arts — Metals WILLIAM J. MINI Fitchburg State College B.S., M.Ed. Graphic Arts Science Club and Fair CLIFFORD A. PARKER University of New Hampshire B.S. Industrial Arts — Wood¬ working WILFRED A. WALSH Industrial Arts Coordinator — Senior- Junior High Schools Dennis and Bob assist each other during class. Practical Skills Stressed in Shops In the metal shops, Mr. William Mahoney teaches the tech¬ nique of reading drawings and prints, the way to economically set up a job, the characteristics of basic materials used in the shop, and, lastly, the best way to utilize industrial and occupational information. Mr. Clifford Parker’s woodworking program provides similar information to the students in this field. In both the metal and woodworking shops, the unit method is followed, whereby each student, in consultation with the teacher, chooses and works on a project geared to his particular taste and talent. Printing and Graphic Arts, under the guidance of Mr. William Mini, provide opportunities for the practical application of knowl¬ edge acquired in other subjects.