Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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MHS — NHSHONOR ACADEMIC ARCH IEVEMENTS N.H.S. — Front Row: Yvonne Camacho, Linda Blanchard, Gordon Matheson, Mrs. Gates. Second Row: Mike Martin, Gail Allen, Keith Kollmann. Third Row: Jessica Kohn, Patrice Mango, Joanne Bluhn. Fourth Row: Alex Robinson, Cathy Sarver, Rhonda Hopson. Fifth Row: Charles Zitner, Robin Fullman, Joanne Macrina. Sixth Row: Kathryn Coates, Gus Hunt, Pam Davis. Seventh Row: Robert Koziar, Lori Edgar. Eighth Row: Susan Popple, Anna Price, Tony Lawrence. M.H.S. — Front Row: Mrs. Steiner, Bob Hines, Gail Allen, Stanley Elliot, Alex Robinson, Yvonne Camacho. Second Row: Gerhard Bluhm, Gus Hunt, Jim Morris, Bruce Mason, Louis Wolfram, Robert Koziar, Kathy Coates, Dieter Bluhm. Guest speaker Dr. Richard Prosalow gives the M.H.S. a new angle to solving algeberic equations. Programming a chess game for the computer, M.H.S. members Stanley Elliot, Doug Crabtree, and Grayland Clemmons recheck their steps for mistakes. 153

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the staff to create what they did. The Pirateer staff was also sparked by the enthu¬ siasm of the school ' s student body. Striving to earn money they too met face to face with overwhelming odds. To help put out the Voice of Pembroke the staff sold candy apples several times, keeping down the price of the newspaper. The Pirateer staff then set out to cover news, find editorials, and supply the student with any information he may need to know from around the school. Although they ' received much harassment and criticism the staff continued to try to put out an unbias and interesting paper. Language has a tone of its own and so have the Language Clubs of Pembroke. The French Club began its year with decorating the French room. Painting the walls a deep blue, laying down a rug, and placing a french flag on the wall made an at¬ mosphere more conducive to studying the language. Here, the members planned car washes and coke sales to earn money for their annual trip to Wash¬ ington, D.C. Going there in personal cars, they were met by a French diplomat who showed them around the French Embassy, and talked about the life styles of France. Later that night, the club tasted the epi- temy of the French cuisine in a nearby restaurant. Continuing their study of the French culture, members of the club put on puppet shows con¬ cerning Louis XVI and his life style. At Christmas time two dressed as Pere Noel and Pere Foutarde. Portraying French tradition Pere Noel gave candy to all the good boys and girls while the latter handed out switches to the naughty ones. The Spanish Club, filled with disconcern, had a hard time during the year. Starting off with a bang, they collected dues and that was about it. Using the money from the dues they did follow the lead of the French Club and painted their room a bright yellow. Also later on in the year, the members went to a Mexican restaurant, feasting on tacos and burritos. These were the only two activities the club partici¬ pated in. As the year progressed the club proved inactive. The Latin Club also proved inactive as the year went along. Beginning the year with plans for a trip to Washington D.C., the club fizzled out quickly. They got a name, collected dues, and that was the height of their activities. The German Club, however, proved to be both ac¬ tive and profitable. Planning a trip to Washington D.C., they decided they needed a new gimmick to raise money. The answer was Gummy Bears which proved to be a most successful selling item in the halls of Pembroke. But these were not raising enough money, so the club continued to peddle various wares such as pies, candy, and chocolate bars, and had several car washes. The trip to Washington came true. With a little money left over, the club was also able to attend a seminar of German students in Maryland. Selling and spending weren ' t the only aspects of the German Club. Often, their sponsor, Mr. Horne, managed to have guest speakers come in and talk on life in Germany. The club also provided one of its members with a fifty dollar scholarship to any college. The winner of this scholarship was Morgan Robinson. Completing the year, the club sponsored a picnic for all its members and guests. Related to the language fields, the American Field Service, A.F.S., was a club whose enthusiasm was sparked by an outside force, the arrival of a foreign exchange student, Olcay Kildiran. Olcay came from Turkey at the beginning of the school year and most of the clubs activities revolved around her. Introducing her to the area, the club had several picnics, dinners, and trips in her honor. Of course, the A.F.S. did not only allow Olcay in our school. They held several panel discussions at Pembroke, bringing other exchange students from area schools in. Comparing customs in several lands exposed P.H.S. students to several ways of life. Of course to have an exchange student there in¬ volves a great deal of money. The A.F.S. held sever¬ al car washes, a Walk-A-Thon, sold Christmas cards, and stationery. Everyone participated eagerly for there was a chance that a student from Pembroke may have a chance to go abroad. Several placed in applications and after many interviews and scanning, Anna Price was assigned to an exchange family in Afghanastan. The language clubs familiarized people with various cultures; the business clubs familiarized people with different aspects of business. Health Ca¬ reers club dealt with jobs dealing in the medical profession only, while performing many services. Under the direction of Nurse James, they attended a surgery at a Veternarian Hospital. There the members were shown the entire process of surgery from putting the dog to sleep to the last stitch. Combining service with interest, members of the club went to Sarah Bondwell Hudgins. There a party for the children was given by the club while they learned how to handle handicapped children and saw what the school had to offer in way of careers. Continuing their interest in service, the club also stuffed stockings for Eastern State Hospital. The Home Economics Club gave students an op¬ portunity to increase their skills in the kitchen. Going over several different homemaking methods the club members learned time saving steps which will be helpful in the future. Unfortunately the club was diseased with a small number and never really got off the ground. VICA, DECA, and FBLA all set students up for life in the business world. V.I.C.A., Vocational In¬ dustrial Clubs of America served the trade, industri¬ al, technical and health students of America. Through development of citizenship and leadership, V.I.C.A. helped students become better workers. In connection with the Industrial Cooperative Training Program V.I.C.A. members were offered a chance to compete on various levels, in general and occupational training. Two students from Pembroke won on the district level. Shelane Riveria placed third in Job Interview and Pam Johnston won first

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place for Public Speaking. These students were given the chance to recognize the pride that comes with doing a job well done. D. E.C.A., Distributive Education Clubs of America contained the same principal of V.I.C.A., allowing the student a chance in the business world. This club, however, openly earned money while training members by selling garbage cans and put¬ ting on a fashion show. There was no apathy prevalent here with the club being awarded with a 100% Membership Certificate at the end of the year. F.B.L.A., Future Business Leaders of America had another problem. Hampered by low membership there was a lack of activities and programs. Clubs which were organized for certain areas of talent were the Debate Club, the Chess Club, the Art Club, the Band, and the Chorus. The Debate Club got off to a roaring start, participated in one meet, and then dwindled out all together. Whether it was due to lack of interest with the sponsors or members no one knows for sure, but by the end of the year there was no Debate team. The Chess Club, a new organization, managed to rise to a peak early in the year and remain there. Meeting every Thursday, members tested each others wits while trying to sharpen their own game at the same time. At the end of the year a Chess tournament was held and for one week Mr. Norman ' s room was filled with tension, frowns, and determined looks as each member tried to become the Bobby Fisher of Pembroke. Also displaying their talents around Pembroke were the members of the Art Club. Throughout the year, the Art Club held displays in Pembroke ' s library of the members various expressions of art. At Christmas time the members added their own cheer by painting a full size window Christmas scene for all to see. Pembroke High School ' s Band also displayed their talent more than once for all to see. Striking out the year in high step, the Marching Band set SOMEBODY OUT OF 36 POTENTIAL MEMBERS ONLY TWO TAKEN INTO QUILL SCROLL As time rolled around for induction for Quill and Scroll, there were 36 potential new members, the Corsair advisors felt no one should be inducted; the Pirateer advisor gave her okay to two. Before writing an article for his feature page, Mike DiCarlo checks a style book. Patti Lawrence, who was editorial page edi¬ tor, was the other newspaper woman to make Quill and Scroll. 154 DID