Bentley High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Livonia, MI)

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Highly ranked in the flrst round of the National Merit scholarship examination were Lee Deschamps, Donna Palonen, Martha Weaver, Marilyn Pomroy, and Leslie Anders, shown here receiving Letters of Commendation from Dr. Friedrichs. With the academic program the heart of the school, studying is naturally the most important activity. It is carried on in classrooms, study halls, on buses, on hall duty, at home, and, preferably, in the library, where conditions are particularly pleasant.

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' ' -doabfeffl-,adm ' Buying books for a new school year is the first academic step students take. Secretary Mrs. Jean Heaviland presided over book sales as students eagerly lined up in the halls last fall. Hardly enough Q's for Quality can be found to de- scribe the superior academic program and high aca- demic standards which are trademarks of Bentley High School. Each year her graduates go on to college or other schools, enter service, or accept employment. What- ever the choice, their records are excellent proof of their fine high school training. Fifteen departments offer 83 different classes to guar- antee suitable programs for students of every interest and ability. ln science, math, and English, advanced placement work is an old, old story. The addition of Dr. Paul E. Johnson as system curriculm coordinator this year re-emphasized the determination of Livonia to continue its academic pace-setting among United States secondary schools. Mr. Connors and Mr. Zoet together were in charge of a voluntary discussion group which met during fourth hour every day. These students were directed toward effective procedure in argumenta- tion-logical organization and presentation of ideas. Ural '

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During advanced placement math 121, Mr. ' -f.,-. .yank ...K .,..,,, X K K Zoet explains a fine point to quick minds before him. -sri'-1. uit, 'i'? ' vi 1 Q V, 353 V . . . -I .i .MA My ,. I. ' flip,-f ' : fs? V iq , H I f K x, .iii Tig ' i .--. wi' rw 2 1' ,5 ' A ' ' ' ' 09' 33 f 1 - 1 ,,, 5 ' tv. ,I . f infix !S st 'Nm F 7 H.. , f ft b. . cf' - . .., . i i in Spring finds him coaching reserve baseball. Of the many examples of versatility and leadership among Bentley's fac- ulty, we like to think that Mr. Charles Zoet is typical. Not only is he recog- nized as an excellent mathematics teacher, but he also has the admir- ation and respect of his students and fellow teachers as a counselor and, during the spring months, as reserve baseball coach. For several years he has actively participated in the LEA, of which he is the immediate past president. He is also active in civic aFfairs in his home town, a neighbor- ing community. Mr. Zoet has boundless enthusiasm for his classes and is always ready to help his students. With Mike Bratherton, left, he pon- ders u solution to a problem. He assists another of his seniors, Bill Armour, right. Together with Mr. Tom Hartsig, Mr. Zoet spon- sors the Math Club for all students in school who are interested in delving into mathema- tics mysteries o little deeper than classroom time permits.