Charter Oak High School - Shield Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Is the Key to School Spirit Spirit is not merely something that can be turned on at a football or basketball game, or a track meet or wrestling match. It is a feeling that students get by being involved in their school activities, and taking pride in them. The members of a stage crew for a play showed every bit as much school spirit as did the actors in the play. This same spirit molded each member of a team, whether on the Cee team or var- sity, into the single unit which made it a success, whether the games were won or lost. Dozens of girls worked for months practicing cheers or rou- tines for the pep units so that we could take pride in their efforts for the school. All the clubs worked long and hard to make A.F.S. Week a big success, while the teachers and ad- visors worked quietly behind the scenes, giving freely of their time and advice. But this all adds up to one big effort by students and teachers alike to make Charter Oak the best high school. And isn t this really what spirit s all about?

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Lancers Discover That Involvement

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,„r ruvs THE THjj Beloved Drama Mr H. K. Baird has dedicated himself to producing a su- perior drama department at Charter Oak High School for the past three years. With each superb new production, his reputation as an excellent drama coach grew. His students respect him for his accurate and constructive criticism of their work. While always demanding perfection from his actors, he has presented a posi- tive attitude, encouraging them to do their utmost without cur- tailing their ambitions. He trusts the students he works with, and they, in turn, have placed their confidence in his experienced directing ability. Outstanding plays and musicals have become a treasured tradition at Charter Oak High School. Mr. Baird started with a handful of people and a play — a play different from the typical, run-of-the-mill, high school kind. His contagious enthusiasm and courage to try something new, has, always reached and en- veloped his actors and stage crew. The results have been com- pletely captivating productions that defy the limitations of the available facilities. In response to a demand made by Royal Oak High School stu- dents, Mr. Baird also taught a drama class there this year. These new actors participated in both of the plays and the musical at Charter Oak. In addition to drama, Mr. Baird also taught a speech class, in which current and controversial subjects were assigned for speeches and debates. He is open-minded and fair, and his stu- dents consider his classes stimulating and rewarding. To broaden his students ' scope of culture and enjoyment, Mr. Baird also planned after-school trips to movies and plays. Watching professional actors at work is not only fun, but is also a good training experience for aspiring actors.