Edsel Ford High School - Flight Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Laurel Le Ferguson, Maureen Horrigan, Bob Major, Nancy Navarre, and Diane Rousku draw with India ink as Mr. Robert Ferguson looks In the art courses offered at Edsel Ford High School, the serious art student is given an opportunity to extend his artistic view- points by experimentation in the various art media. Step by step, he is guided into new art fields, such as charcoal drawing, clay model- ing, linoleum block printing, painting, and sculpture. The student is led from any pre- conceived notions about art to the considera- tion that there are viewpoints other than his own. The student also gets an opportunity to see whether or not he would like to make a career in art. Young people are encouraged to explore fully the many interesting fields that are open to the talented art student of today.

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MR. WILLARD THORNLEY The satisfaction of my job comes from being in a position to work with faculty, students, and school maintenance and to provide conditions such that boys and girls at Edsel Ford High School have the opportunity to obtain the very best high school education,” stated Mr. Willard Thomley, one of Edsel Ford’s Assistant Principals. A major part of Mr. Thornley's duties consists of working with the counselors enrolling and scheduling students. He also arranges for teacher substitutes and procures all school equipment and sup- plies. In addition to these tasks, Mr. Thomley prepares the school calendar of activities. In general, Mr. Thornley su- pervises all building management. Mr. Thomley received his M.A. at the University of Michigan. Before coming to Edsel Ford High School as one of the original planning group, he taught at St. Clair Shores High School, Edison Junior High School, and Dearborn High School. Mr. Thomley has served Edsel Ford as Assistant Principal since 1955. Mr. Willard Thomley is in the process of locating a substitute for an absent teacher. MR. ALBERT MAY “Edsel Ford kids are friendly, interest- ing, and easy to work with.” This is the opinion of Mr. Albert May, and he ought to know. Mr. May served as Assistant Principal in Mr. William Young’s absence. As Assistant Principal, Mr. May’s main job was student disci- pline. Students with an excessive number of tardies or absences and other students who become disciplinary problems come under Mr. May’s jurisdiction. His other duties include sponsoring the Student Council and supervising all stu- dent activities and home events. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Friday mornings, in the absence of a school nurse. Mr. May takes temperatures and sends ill students home. Before becoming Assistant Principal, Mr. May was a member of the Business Education Department. Commenting on his job, Mr. May said, “This job is never dull. Once in a while, I get discouraged; but if I help even one person, it makes the whole day worth- while.” Mr. Albert May and John Bray-man discuss John's attendance record. 7

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The vocal section of the Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Phillip Mark, entertains the student body at the Thanksgiving Day assembly. MUSIC Mrs. Ruth Stolfo directs the cast of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.MS. Pinafore as the choir looks on. The Music Department offers the students at Edsel Ford High School not only a chance to de- velop their musical abilities but also an opportunity for wholesome enjoyment. Band is offered as a class at Edsel Ford, and it takes part in assem- blies and music programs. The band and the pep band perform during half-time intermissions at the football and basketball games. To students interested in vocal music, choir and ensemble are of- fered. Along with the knowledge of music absorbed by these music stu- dents during the year, they learn also to work cooperatively with one another and with their teachers. Mr. Eldon Scott. Edsel Ford's Kind and orchestra instructor, rehearses with the hand. 9