Woburn High School - Innitou Yearbook (Woburn, MA)

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SUZANNE C. BROOKS Simmons College B.S., M.Ed. Math 9, 10 Folk Singing Club RONALD W. BROWN Tufts University B.S., M.Ed. Plane Geometry Math 10 Physical Fitness Program DAVID A. GASCON Tufts University A.B. Math 9, 11 VIRGINIA M. HALL Wellesley College B.A., M.A. A.P. Math Math 12 Math Club Chairman of Department National Honor Society CATHERINE A. HERLIHY Emmanuel College A.B., M.Ed. Math 11 Future Nurses Club HELEN A. SALMON Tufts University A.B. Algebra 1 Geometry Dean of Girls National Honor Society Chairman EUGENE E. SWEENEY Boston College B.S., M.Ed. Math 9 ROBERT A. WINSON Acadia University Math 9, 10 Basic Math 2 Math Club Emphasis on “One-to-One” Relationships PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATIONS Equations, circles, determinants, polar coordinates are only a few terms included in the expanding world of the mathematics’ student. To prepare the individual to cope with the increasing entrance of mathematical symbolism into his life is the goal of the Mathematics Department. This aim is achieved, in part, through a “one-to-one correspondence” between the student and the teacher. This mathematical term implies a closeness of goals between students and teachers that is often difficult to achieve. Small classes and the availabilty of all teachers in all free time are vital aspects of this one-to-one relationship. Two new programs in the Math Department this year are the Advanced Placement course—a college-level course for students with an aptitude for and interest in mathematics—and the math team. This team competes with other schools twice a month, and provides an excel¬ lent opportunity for students to gain better mathematical skills and to savor the fun of competition at the same time. This year the Math Department has achieved its goal of preparing students for their lives beyond high school, with even greater success than in the past, as evidenced by the success of the math team and the high College Board scores. CASUALLY Mr. Frank Logan explains his teaching methods to a parent

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ROBERT B. COHEN Massachusetts College of Pharmacy B.S., M.Ed., C.A.G.S. A.P. Chemistry Chem-Study Chairman of Physical Science Department Science Club and Fair Black and Orange Revue WILLIAM E. CRONIN, JR. Providence College A.B. General Science Physical Science JOHN W. DEVENEY Boston State College B.S., M.Ed. General Physics Senior Science Physical Science Science Club and Fair DONAL T. DUNLAVY Bridgewater State College B.S. Biology College Prep Biology Physical Science OEOROF 7 GIRAGOSIAN Northeastern University B.S., M.Ed. Applied Chemistry Chemistry Science Club and Fair JOHN G. McDAVITT Lowell Technological Institute B.S. Chemistry Science Club and Fair JOHN J. O’CONNOR Boston College B.S., M.Ed. Physics PSSC Physics Science Club and Fair JAMES W. SMITH Bridgewater State College B.S. General Science Physical Science PERSONABLE. Mr. Robert Cohen takes time out for lunch Curiosity, Inquiry, Reason Solve Problems The realm of the Physical Sciences em¬ phasizes and increases the individual’s spirit of inquiry. This field is based on guided freedoms; through class discussion and laboratory work, each student is afforded opportunities to build a foundation of learning and research. Armed with curiosity and reason, the student is exposed to the world of the yet unexplained. Answers do not come easily, and rarely follow defined standards. Instead, long sought solutions are the result of the application of the scientific method. This is a definite plan used to solve a problem. In a series of steps the problem is stated, information is gath¬ ered, a hypothesis is formed, tests are made, records are kept, and a conclusion evolves. Ultimately, to benefit from this ex¬ perimentation, the theory must be applica¬ ble. Today the student is given many op¬ portunities to better understand the prob¬ lems he encounters. For the student inter¬ ested in advanced learning, classes are held on Saturday mornings. Individual merit is exhibited in the annual Science Fair, where¬ by the students apply this spirit of inquiry to basic laws of everyday living. Their findings aid in the search to understand themselves. 27

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MARY LOU JOHNSON Boston University B.S. Algebra 2 Basic Math 2 Math 9, 11 DAVID A. LAMPHIER Salem State College B.A. Math 9, 10 Basic Math 1 FRANK J. LOGAN St. Anselm’s College A.B. Senior Math Senior Club and Fair HELEN G. O’SHEA Salem State College B.S., M.Ed. Math 9, 10, 11 Math Club y Miss Virginia Hall clarify mathematical theories ANASTASIA G. CANTY Emmanuel College A.B., A.M. Library MARY H. KINCH University of New Hampshire B.A. Library HELEN R. SHEERAN Emmanuel College A.B., M.Ed. C.A.G.S. Coordinator of Elementary School Libraries Librarian Library Resources Continue to Grow Miss Helen Sheeran, believes the library works to help each student find books to suit him and his individual needs and interests. The book collection has been enlarged through the ju¬ dicious spending of funds supplied through the ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act) of the Feder¬ al Government. Now there are two thousand books in the library published in the last five years alone. There are enlarged record and filmstrip collections and a published bulletin to the faculty, listing the materials available for further aid to teachers. The librarians are planning to have a record collection that students may borrow, with listening facilities in the library It is the strong belief of the library staff that their most important function is to help each student as much as possible with his reading and research. For this reason, the library is often referred to as a “people’s university”— available to all students, but specializing in fulfilling each student’s needs. BROWSING. Frank Mead, Mrs. Mary Kinch