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

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K M classes are a lot of fun, and I also n have gotten a lot out of them. The combination of the teachers and the cur- riculum creates a program in which I can learn a lot and still do my own thing. - Holly Rowland . 1, -. K l 'ii A t i .' s - 1 N - -J v. is , iz, - , hi s T51- Il think the art department is run I really well, and l've gotten a lot out of the program. I have enjoyed my three years of ceramics, especially because the teachers allow and encourage so much self-expression in your work. - Sandy Swartness J Du The Inner Light From Michelangelo and Monet. . ll y Commercial Art and Graphicg ' A wide variety of art courses are offered here at Brookfield Cen- tral. These courses serve many pur- poses. Some students plan on art-rela- ted careers, and take as many advanced art courses as possible, while others plan on making a lifetime hobby of their skills. Under the guiding hands of Mr. Cla- dart, Mrs. Davidson, and Ms. Barnes, students shape metal and clay, interpret forms in paint, ink, and pencil, and dye and weave fibers. The atmosphere of the art classroom is very informal and conducive to free and creative artistic work. 140 X An Remarks Rick Pflieger, Art is a per- sonal and sensitive expression of the innermost feelings. The art room envi- ronment really helps to develop this self-expression. By the time they are in high school, most art students have advanced beyond the rudiments. After the student has completed the basic Drawing and Design classes, he may continue with Painting, Ceramics, and many others. Although these classes are more diffi- cult, and the projects take much more time to complete, students find the chal- lenge rewarding. Theresa Graff explains, I enjoy art because it allows me to work with hands. The important thing in art i think, not just seeing your work v your eyes, but also reading it with y mind. In the Central art gallery, the worl the students is displayed several tir each year. Annually, shows include Evening of Art and Music and Sketch Club show. Also, the Art Depa ment honors outstanding art student. the Artist of the Month display. Because of the department's popu ity and diversity, it continues to s alive, providing Central students v unique forms of expression.

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'Ye Z s . . . 7. A s 'f-His' Q ni f I i ggtrg i ,, .,: ,!,+,.C . c . . . A.. wg we-viz. A .' -.1 Taxman . . To Secretaries and Shorthand W hether you wish to pursue a career in accounting or just want to improve your typing skills, Brookfield Central's Business Education program offers a wide variety of courses to suit your needs. The classes are career-oriented, and the teachers try to present the student with the real atmosphere of the busi- ness office and train him in the methods and procedures which are currently in use. Senior Bill Webster remarks, The exercises we did in my Accounting class were really helpful in teaching me the proper methods. l have gotten a solid foundation in the subject, and now can easily progress to higher levels. Accounting is one of the more popu- lar business courses at Central, because as Holly Nortman explains, lt teaches you very practical skills. Another popular course, especially with those students who do not plan a purely business career, is Personal Typ- ing. Students spend the semester gain- ing speed and proficiency in their typing abilities, and also cover the correct form for business letters and term papers, two very useful skills for high school and college students. For students who wish to pursue the secretarial fields, there is Shorthand, Notehand, Typing, and Introduction to Office Procedures. Each offers training which will aid the student in realizing his or her goal. The serious business student may choose from Psychology of Sales, Busi- ness Law, and Retail Merchandising. Business Law has taught me a lot about the legal and ethical side of busi- ness. I have found the class very inter- esting, says Chris Meyer. Central's Business Department truly has something for everyone. Business f 139

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wi 22? ,, . wi, ...W ,rm , To Matisse and Morgan . . . ,,,,-,,v.,, ,.,. - wuz. 2 5 Winn 4, 1 wa. mf w .rl WG ? v 'I B' 'F' ' QU Ma. Kathy Barnes - Drawing and Design: Painting I and llg Jewelryg Sketch Club Advisor. l2y Mr. Robert Celdart - Ceramics I and ll: Designg Graphic Artsg Sculp- tureg Art Department Head. By Mrs. Susan Davidson - Commercial Art I and ll. My Kara O'Connor concentrates on her letter- ing in her Commercial Art class. After finishing the introductory Drawing and Design courses, students may explore many types ot art, from Jewelry and Ceramics to Graphics and Com- mercial Art. QSQ Junior Beckett Berning works on a watercolor during Palntlng I. Students experiment with several different media, including tempera, acryllcs, and watercolor. QU Intent on his work, Painting student John Gibbs works at the easel. Art! 141