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

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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

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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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HISTORY-ECONOMICS Our civilization today is faced with grave problems, problems so complex in nature, that, in order to understand them or solve them, we must seek to acquire the fullest possible knowledge in areas of social science. Without this knowledge we are incapable of comprehending the threat to human relationships these critical problems pose. The history-economics curriculum at Greenville High School offers students the chance to broaden their picture of the world as it existed in the past and as it exists today. World History and Global Geography are two excellent social studies courses open to all students on an elective basis. U.S. History is compulsory in the senior year. History is more than just the memorization of dates and events: it is an important source of ideas. Through the study of history we can discover that it is possible to organize society in ways other than the society to which we have become accustomed, that any great and significant changes in the world must come in a gradual way, or that people of all races and cultures are basically alike even though they are superficially different. History serves not only as a recorder of events and ideas of the past, but also as a valuable insight to the problems of our own time. Perspective is a course new to our curriculum. This course is open to anyone in high school. Originally called Inter-Personal Relationships, the course is an introduction to psychology. Civics, the study of the American way of life, is a required course for all juniors at Greenville High School. It is the aim of this course to introduce the student in great detail to the function and machinery of our American government, as well as such current and controversial subjects as the role of labor unions in our society, propaganda, race relations, communism, international relations, and the meaning of citizenship. Closely allied with civics is a course called Current Events Seminar which is open to all high school students. Seminar students deal with up-to-the-min-ute news and learn to analyze history as it is being made. 20 Leon Fox, B.A., M.A. teaches World History and Global Geography received his B.A. and M.A. at Michigan State University taught 2 years at Holton coaches the varsity basketball team and assists with varsity football Leslie K. Morford, B.A., M.A. teaches Perspective and Civics received his B.A. at Albion College and his M.A. at Michigan State University taught 5 years at GHS left to do 1 year of Central Michigan Educational Television returned to GHS this year Lawrence W. Robinson, B.A. teaches U.S. History received his B.A. at Central Michigan University did his Graduate work at Wayne University has taught in the Greenville school system 31 years Richard Snell, B.S. teaches Civics and Current Events Seminar received his B.S. at Central Michigan University taught 1 year in Byron has worked with 2 classes for the University of Maryland high school military program, Yokohama, Japan, 1957 coaches the tennis team advises International Relations Club. has taught at GHS 4 years