Hudson High School - Hudsonian Yearbook (Hudson, MI)

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Principal’s Office You’re supposed to keep ydur eyes on your work, Mrs. Donald- son. even Fred Smith does. Mr. Robert Duncan, who occupied the position of High School Principal, is a graduate of Hills- dale College with a B.A. degree and an M.A. de- gree from Michigan State University. Although it was his first year in our school sys- tem, he has had several years experience in edu- cation. In addition to satisfying the members of the faculty, he also gained respect from most of the students. Anyone who visited the office of Hudson Area High School was sure to see Mrs. Donaldson, our secretary, busily at work in the office. She has been working here for several years and has be- come almost a necessity to the smooth operation of our school. The student council, under the guidance of Mr. Duncan, sold mums for the Home- Our fearless leader. Mr. Duncan, with a big smile, coming game.

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A variety of English courses, taught by five teachers, were offered this year. ENGLISH I, again required for freshmen, was taught by Mrs. James, Mrs. Freeborn, and Mr. McCaleb. Several different writing courses aided students in developing their writing ability. PRACTICAL WRITING, under the instruction of Mrs. Myers, enabled students to improve their techniques of writing compositions and short stories. Mrs. Freeborn directed the WRITING TECHNIQUES class which was designed for college-bound stu- dents. This course permitted students to improve their methods in advanced formal writing. Use of shadow scopes helped Mrs. Freeborn teach teach developmental reading. DRAMA students enjoyed participation in monologues, dialogues, and short plays. Many of these students cooperated in producing the all school play. Sky High, under the direction of Mrs. Myers and Mr. Blackburn. Mrs. Myers taught the students about stage structure, acting, make-up, and pantomime. Several of Mrs. Myers’ drama students also perfromed as a speaking group at the annual Christmas Band Concert as well as performing for various social groups in the com- munity. Early in the morning the students boarded a bus for Stratford, Ontario, where they attended the Shakespearean play entitled Richard II. The stu- dents enjoyed seeing the marvelous acting, cos- tumes, and stage setting. They returned late that night, a tired, but a very happy and satisfied group. SPEECH was a semester course given by Mrs. Freeborn for students who wished to improve their public speaking ability. These students gave individual speeches and short plays which were presented at assemblies. A bulging briefcase always at her side. Mrs. Myers kept even her student aide. Monica Rising, busy.