Cody High School - Comet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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l .xdclminiafrafion deffi eclucafiona pace One hundred ten A busy schedule for Mr. 'Raymond Agren, assistant principal, included checking, re- checking, and equalizing class enrollments for each department the first few weeks of every semester. Informal interviews with Cody parents was a pleasant way for Miss Lucy Duck, assistant principal, to straighten out student problems and school records and promote a better relationship between the school and our community.

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Encouraging good ,sportsmanship in team play and developing athletic agility and skill, Physical Education Classes offered students a chance to exercise grace, ease, and muscular coordination. Students participating in baseball, volleyball, foot- ball, or basketball had the satisfaction of learning team coordination in class. Those who spent a class hour in the pool enjoyed daily recreation while at the same time they learned the basic fundamentals of swimming and lifesaving. As pent up energy found release, modern dance classes were a welcome change from the day's mental gymnastics. The varied calisthenics of Physical Education classes were conditioners re- quired to gain desired physical proficiency. Prac- tice for Cody athletes resulted in physical poise and appreciation of the world of sports. Beginning girl's swimming classes learned to take to the water and to develop from ugly ducklin s to race ul swans under the 8 g f watchful guidance of Coach Taylor.

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Informal conferences with faculty department heads gave Mr. Schumacher an opportunity to talk over administrative problems and work closely with his staff . . . Mr. Schumacher felt that talking it over with the student body was important. too. He scheduled regular talks at auditorium assemblies to discuss school activities and problems with Cody students. Mr. H. G. Schumacher, our principal, ex- plained to the student body in several talks that Cody is keeping pace with America today and that every student must do his part if we want to steadily progress and grow. Challenged by the call for better education, Mr. Schumacher developed a well-rounded and more complete educational program to offer students a solid foundation for life. A new program for, acquiring specialized skills was introduced for boys interested in the field of engineering and industry. And com- mercial co-op and retailing programs offering on the job experience backed Mr. Schumacher's campaign to make parents and students alike realize the true value of the education available here at Cody High School. One hundred eleven