Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE The foreign language department at Greenville High School offers two years of study in both the Latin and French languages. Since all languages are fundamentally alike in their organization, the study of a foreign language can provide a valuable aid to understanding the principles which are basic to many, many languages. Even the appreciation and understanding of our own language can be enhanced through the study of another. Latin I deals with basic vocabulary, pronunciation, and word formation, while the second year is devoted to more complex grammar construction and advanced reading. Although Latin is not a conversational language, it is considered to be of great importance in the learning of living languages. French I also works with basic constructions and French II with more advanced reading, but in both years of study, conversation in the foreign language receives the most emphasis. Both language courses make use of the language laboratory. Using this, the instruc tor can give much more personal attention to the problems of the individual student. MUSIC There are those people who criticize the growing emphasis placed on the role of instrumental and vocal music in high school education. Their arguments that the study of music as a high school subject is Ma waste of time” are perhaps valid, perhaps not. Fortunately for the students at Greenville High School, our educators realize the tremendous value which lies in the study of music, as evidenced by the fact that our music department is one of the finest in the area. Greenville High School is lacking neither in talent nor enthusiasm, boasting four large vocal groups and a marching and concert band. These music groups are well-known for fine performances and spend the year preparing for numerous public appearances. Within each of these large organizations are several smaller ones, whose members play for their own enjoyment and amazement rather than for required class work. At any rate, the 300-odd music students are busy. 18 Naomi R. Clark, B.A. teaches Latin I and II received her B.A. at Central Michigan University taught at Farwell and Brecken-ridge advises the Latin Club assistant Girls' League adviser John Rodgers, M.A. born Jan Radziszewski studied at La Sorbonne in Paris, F ranee received his M.A. at the University of Wilno, Poland, and his Diplome Superieure at the University of Nancy, France taught French and Latin for many years in various schools throughout Europe taught for 2 years in Custer, Michigan is now teaching French I and II at GHS David Gillett, B.M., M.A. directs the vocal groups received both his B.M. and M.A. at Western Michigan University has taught in Greenville for 5 years assists on the coaching staff sings with the Shubert Club in Grand Rapids H. Jerome Martin, B.M. directs the concert and marching bands received his B.M. at the University of Michigan taught at Evart 8 years, Elk Rapids 3 years, and Mendon 2 years has taught at GHS 7 years also directs the junior high school band

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AGRICULTURE Living in a community in which farming plays such an important role, agriculture is a necessary and worthwhile part of the curriculum. The four years of instruction offered give a broad look into such subject matter as the basic farm crops; the care, feeding, and judging of livestock; and farm management. These courses are supplemented by the activities of the Future Farmers Organization. PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical education is an important part of general education and has a twofold purpose. First, it attempts to instill in its participants lifelong recreational interests by providing instruction in games, dancing, sports, and corrective exercises. Physical education has its practical side, too, for the students are taught health and safety precautions, such as first-aid techniques, and principles of rigid physical discipline which may be applied to their daily lives. Secondly, physical education courses emphasize the accepted rules of courtesy and sportsmanship and the satisfaction gained from being physically fit. Physical education has become more vital to us in an age when we are so very dependent on machines to perform duties for us which we would otherwise have to do ourselves. Our efforts to create a more formal program of physical education have been greatly stepped up within the last few years, because our government has become concerned about our failure to compare physically with many European nations. At Greenville High School, physical education is compulsory in the first two years of high school and elective in the last two. The program is sufficiently broad to meet the needs of individual students and attempts to maintain a balance between informal recreation and formal exercise. Imogens Jensen, B.S. teaches agriculture received his B.S. at Michigan State University taught 3 years in Denmark and 1 year in Flint has taught at GHS for 2 years advises FFA and the P.A. Club Yvonne Finkhouse, B.S. instructs the girls' physical education classes received her B.S. at Central Michigan University has been at GHS 4 years G Club adviser advises the cheerleading squad Jack McAvoy, B.S. instructs boys' physical education classes and coaches the varsity football team received his B.S. at Hillsdale College taught at Bangor and Dowagiac High Schools is new to GHS this year Richard Smith, B.S., M.A. high school athletic director and physical education instructor received his B.S. and M.A. at Michigan State University coaches the golf team advises the Varsity Club has taught at GHS for 10 years 17

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HOME ECONOMICS Home Economics is the study of such domestic arts as sewing, cooking, interior decorating, and budget planning. It includes, besides these basic skills, instruction in baby care and advice on personal hygiene and clothes selection. Because such a great percentage of young girls are potential mothers, the home economics department feels that its courses are a must” for every high school girl. LIBRARY A library is chiefly a source of information, which it imparts through a wide variety of sources, such as magazines, pamphlets, books, and newspapers. We may also partake of a share in man's knowledge through the use of the library’s stock of record albums, films, and tape recordings. Whatever our reason for reading, whether it be for class projects or pure enjoyment, we can always find what we want on the library shelves. Even if we don’t particularly care to read, the library is an ideal place to go for quiet study and relaxation. COUNSELING The counseling department has as its main objective the vocational guidance of the students of Greenville High School. To supplement this program, the counseling department administers numerous tests to the members of the student body which determine not only scholastic achievement but also special abilities. By carefully studying the results of these tests, the counselors are able to determine the capabil ities, interests, and needs of each individual student and properly advise him in the selection of a college and a career. The counseling department’s job is not limited to merely preparing students for their roles later in life, but seeks to make their four years in high school a constant learning process and a time to develop both intellectually and socially. Catherine Stall, B.S., M.A. earned her B.S. at Central Michigan University taught in Evart, Fowlerville, Gaylor, and Fairview has taught at GHS far 1 1 years advises the Girls' League and FHA Lois Teachout, B.A. librarian attended Grand Rapids Junior College and earned her B.A. at Western Michigan University advises Library Club Clark Oliver, B.A., M.A. received B.A. from Albion College and M.A. from Michigan State University studied also at the University of Michigan director of Pupil Personnel Services since 1947 Carl David Naghtin, B.S., M.A. attended Muskegon Junior College and received his B.S. and M.A. at Western Michigan University taught formerly at Comstock and Gibbs High Schools in the commercial departments supervises Nurses' Aide program has charge of school attendance and employment service 19