Central Junior High School - Reflector Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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CENTRAL JUNIOR QE. ANNUAL REFLECTOR van N naiyihvkan um Annual Operetta Groups, Baud and Orchestra -wwf 30 1-61-

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CENTRAL JUNIOR qi, ANNUAL REFLECTOR van nQ,3Q4?6N.3l1 new The Aims and Accomplishments of the Music Department HE Music DEPARTMENT,S aim to create a musical appreciation in pupils and desire to do something worth while in the music field is accomplished in the seventh grade by the study of music reading in general, which gives them a foundation for work in future years. It also stresses the relation of orchestral instru- ments with the human voice. The pupils become acquainted with great musicians by giving re- ports about them. Besides this, there is a develop- ment of the voices, especially in the bass section. They also have a start in sight reading, in pre- paration for the chorus work of the eighth and ninth grades. The pupils of eighth grade mainly study the opera. The requirement of each pupil being to make one complete report during the year. While the individuals report, the rest of the class take notes. If one reporter happens to have a record which concerns the opera they are reporting upon, he or she may play it upon the victrola, so that all may hear and enjoy. The class also sings and studies three and four- part music. Special attention is given to those with bass voices. During the course. of this study, much thought is given to people in the public eye, whose musical career has made them famous. The lives and Works of Ba ch and Handel were studied especially this year because of the 250th birthday anniversaries of these two famous composers. As part of this course of study, the pupils also dramatized the cantata, Pan on a Summer Day. The ninth grade spend a large part of their time in the study of musical form. The impor- tant items were carefully recorded in notebooks. They learn to love the better types of music and to sing a cappella. They train their voices in different part-singing, and also report upon famous musical personalities. This year, the class gave two operettas, Cupid's Night Out, and Hu.lda of Holland. Those who have a noticable musical talent are selected for the choir, and those who are interested in drama, as well as in music, may become members of the Dramatic Choral Society. Both of these musical organizations assist in presenting concerts in assemblies, Parent-Teacher meetings, and in other school programs. In common, all of the class take a few minutes from each period to give some attention to the current activities which are taking place in the world in which music culture is demonstrated. The richest child is poor without a musical education. 9A Girls Glee Glub QJOfD Spring Oh, I enjoy the sprintime With its buds and flowers, I like to watch the seeds come up, And build their little bowers. I like to see the sun shine down, And make these blossoms smile. They seem to say in such a way, Why don't you stay awhile ? Sometimes we see the raindrops come, And pelt these flowers gay. But they do it because they must, To make these flowers stay. Eleanore Troge Central's Choir -at-if 29 :IW-

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CENTRAL JUNIOR QQ, ANNUAL REFLECTOR wan I 03964-iv6VQ3u . new Auditorium HE AUDITORIUM CLASS since it first began in Central Junior High, has concerned itself with two objectives, Hrst, and primarily it has striven to improve the character, personal- ity, and citizenship of its pupils. All other objec- tives are subordinated to that end. A completely socialized class, with students taking part in every phase of class work, in- cluding recording of marks and maintaining reasonable discipline, combined with the ac- tivity of small groups who work together under a pupil-leader, to present simple playsof their own making, afford the pupil considerable ex- perience in cooperation, group-consciousness, and self government. The subject matter is concerned with the best of poetry, speaking topics, and drama. The teacher leads and motivates, but the pupil is free to volunteer, or not, as he chooses. There is no forced recitation in auditorium. The pupil's mark depends solely upon two factors: C11 How much he contributes to the class, 12D and how much he detracts from its success. For each, volunteer contribution he receives a credit, and for each unsocial act ade- merit. One to five credits result in a C mark, 5 to 10 a B, and over 10 an HA. Each demerit removes one credit. The third effort in character building is the maintainance of individual conferences with pupils who seem to be having difficulty in get- ting along with others, with the intention of helping the pupil help himself. . The secondary object of auditorium is to interest all of our students in the best of poetry, literature, and drama, and to afford him an opportunity to improve his speech and public speaking ability by recitations and talks before the class if he chooses to do so. The extra-curricular activities are conducted along the same lines of the class work, and afford further opportunities for expression for pupils who desire to participate. Two teachers, Mr. Miller and Mr. Huber, carry out this work. Almost every pupil in school IS a member of an auditorium class. GNOXS My Horse I've got a horse, and his name is Jack. His hair is quite coarse, but he has a strong back. Every day I ride him all the way to school, And when we get there, we stop at the pool, When he drinks all he needs, I take out the oat-bag, and he starts to feed. After a while, he and I go home, Then he goes out into the field to roam. Elmer Barker Famous Sayings of Teachers Miss Pequignot: Really, really, it's patheticf' Mr. Adsitt: Now's a good time for 7th hours? Miss Crane: Who isn't studying ? Mr. Boertman: Get to work! Miss Austin: Face the front ! Mrs. Cubbage: Quiet, please. Mr. Turner: Get busy, and don't talk so much? Miss Dailey: Every other girl step forward. You're one of my best classes. Q Miss Yeager: Miss Harder: Stop banging those seats around? Keep your eyes 'on the copy. I Mr. Rhodes: Mr. Cowan: My friends, Romans, and country- men. Mr. Meyers: Mr. Miller: Mr. Huber: Spanish Onions, segregate. Mr. Mitchell: Space yourselves two seats apart. Stop talking l Miss Ziegler: Put your mind on your work. Mrs. Boyle: Scatter out. Too much talking at that table. Good morning, class. Mr. Mathews: QJOKD The Presiclenfs Cabinet In home room 209, the students have organ' ized the President's Cabinet consisting of Secretary of State .......,... Robert Speckhard Secretary of Treasury ...... Stephin Chronowski Secretary of Wal' ...... I ,............ Don Bujold Secretary of Justice .... ..... J oseph Burcyck Post Master General .... . . . ..... Bill Allen Secretary of Navy ....... ..... G ust Blasch Secretary of Interior .......,....... Fred Batcke Secretary of Agriculture ....... Rueben Heinlein Secretary of Commerce. .Anthony Twarozynski Secretary of Labor .................. Phyllis Lee Tuesday, April 9, 1935, a meeting of the Cabinet was held. All the members were present, including the Vice-President, Gerald Bogar, and the President of the United States, Harry Adams. The members were gathered in a large circle in front of the room. Each cabinet mem- ber gave a speech concerning the latest news in his or her department, also a list of the duties of his department. Gaile Kelley. GNWKD You cannot get eggs without hens, said the speaker stressing the point. My dad can, piped a small voice from the rear. Please explain yourself, little boy, said the speaker. He keeps ducks, yelled the boyish voice from the rear. '+Pil31l4'+-