Brookfield Central High School - Legend Yearbook (Brookfield, WI)

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A li 'H i WI iiphofo Club For the Photo Club, this year was a rewarding one, because members were given more freedom to explore in areas of their interest and improve those skills they felt needed work. As a result, the students were able to produce some fine photography. Within this loosely structured organi- zation, members received guidance from Miss McCrary, the club advisor, on everything from printing techniques to photo composition. Barry Barnhill remarks, Without the things l learned from Photo Club, I never would have been able to produce the film that I did for my British Literature class. In addition to working with 35mm cameras, members are allowed to expe- riment with the schooI's videotaping equipment, engaging in such projects as recording the winter musical so that cast members could effectively evaluate their performances. Meeting once a week, the members also have a chance to use a darkroom to print those pictures which they have taken during the week, while at the same time, they learn new methods of developing and printing both black and white and color slides and negatives. President Kevin Hutchinson explains, The club gives students a chance to show their skill in photography, and this year, it's even better, because we are given so much more freedom. In order to raise money for a field trip to the Mitchell Park Conservatory to photograph the Easter Flower Show, club members took pictures of intramu- ral basketball teams and sold them to participants for a nominal charge. Photo Club f 103

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Sketch Club Sketch Club provides a welcome relief from the pressure of grades for the artistically inclined students of Brookfield Central. The club, under the guidance of Ms. Barnes, concen- trates mainly on figure drawing, and has been very lucky this year in hav- ing an unusual variety of models, including a three-month old baby, and junior Mike Berkoltz in full cos- tume as a ninety-nine year old man. This year, the club decided to have its hour long meetings on alternating Mondays and Wednesdays. With most of its members involved in other activities as well, this prevents them from being excluded. The annual Christmas decorations in the front lobby displayed another difference from years past. Instead of the usual window paintings, club members made giant stained glass windows out of colored tissue paper. They triggered many positive respon- ses from both students and faculty as the nagels, snowmen, and Christmas trees spread Christmas spirit throughout the school. Though the club has a very casual atmosphere about it, its members are very serious about their work, and more so theil improvement. Sue Skony explains Drawing is a discipline and must be done often if I am to improve, Sketcl Club provides me with the opportu- nity l wouldn't be able to find any- where else. Besides being given the chance tc draw different models each week Sketch Club members also receive the benefits of individual criticisn and advice from Ms. Barnes and the other dedicated artists in the club. .-...limp N My Glancing at the model, Sketch Club Advisor Kathy Barnes outlines a face, while member Libby Rowan works in the background. 12D Deep in thought, Holly Rowland con- centrates on her sketch of model Anne Heinzelmann. t3j Sketch Club - Ustl Holly Rowland, Dave Scholz. l2ndl i Libby Rowan, Julie Nickels, Ms. Barnes, Anne Heinzelmann, Laura Stich, Sue Skony. up At a Photo Club meeting, Presi- dent Kevin Hutchinson examines a Speed Graphic camera with advisor Pamela MrCrary. Photo Club members often experiment with different formats than the usual 35mm cam- era. QSQ Photo Club - l1stl JoAnn Brinkley, Ms. McCrary, Eric Johnson. t2ndJ Steve Godfrey, Barry Barnhill, Kevin Hutchinson, Kevin Kellems. 16,71 Artful photography by Photo Club members showing a 1928 Ford and the light effects of a car crossing a bridge in downtown Milwaukee. 102 f Sketch Club --an-ii Mx, . 1 '59 .Q 3

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Conservation Club Q.. r . tx.. Y tit if 3 ff ' J 55:33:43 :ij X: A' - 'R AS X c -ig ' A-21.8 Brookfield Central's Conservation Club, a group of young men and women dedicated to preserving our natural resources, had a banner year. The club participated in many inter- esting and stimulating activities, such as a hike along the Scuppernong Nature Trail, in which members were able to observe and identify different plant species, working at the Trees for Tomorrow camp at Eagle River, and participating in an Arbor Day tree plant- ing program in Elm Grove. Meeting every Monday for an hour after school, club members often listen to guest speakers from such important organizations as the DNR, the CYC, and the Wildlife Federation. Some informed speakers were found here at Central, Mr. Barnes spent an afternoon sharing his knowledge on bird identification with the club. Kevin Hutchinson comments, I learned a lot from the presentations we 104 f Conservation Club .js qs:-3 One of the best things about the club is g ting together with people who have similar int ests to discuss and learn about nature and cc servation. Hiking along the Scuppernong Ti was really fun, I enjoyed seeing the differi things along it, including an old mill that is fou in the area. It was also a very educational expe ence, but the best part, I feel, is just being o doors. - Sue Ciemins 2 l I i had this year. Getting firsthand informa- tion from experts in the fields of bird banding and owl rehabilitation was extremely beneficial and educational. Another interesting presentation con- sisted of Mr. Cook's slides of his trip to Africa several years ago. Other club activities include films, lec- tures, and videotapes pertinent to the concept of conservation and use of the school's bird feeder and wildlife area. For Central's environmentally conscious students, these are valuable projects. Ut Ftefilling the bird feeder outside school, Brian Gohde, Steve Mierow, and Scott Semrad joke to pass time. l2t Conservation Club - llstl: Karen Cieminski, Lisa Toussaint, Sue Cieminski, l2ndl: Angela Budiac, Steve Mierow, Scott Semrad, Brian Gohde. l3j Eating out of a bird feeder, a squirrel finds food during a winter day. MJ Attempting a personal record, junior weight lifter Jamie Keuper groans with the agony caused by the huge load resting on his shoulders while two other litters spot for him. l5y Bench pressing after school, senior Carl Breed builds muscle for the tennis season. I,