Park Center High School - Pirate Yearbook (Brooklyn Park, MN)

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Language-the interface between cultures One interface between all the peoples of the world is language. There is a bond if they can communicate. To bring a basic understanding of the language and culture of French, German, and Spanish speaking peoples to students was the goal of P.C.’s Modern Language Department. Reading, writing, acting, and listening to tapes were all ways the instructors tried to achieve this. (upper r.) Mrs. Swanson works with Paul Pillman and other Spanish students, (above) French students Beth Eggcn. Kathv Lawrence, Mary Hermes, Cindy LaChancc. Marcia Sellman. Mary Fortmcycr. Becky Kulkay, and Sue Reilly listen intently to a speaker. 14 Barbara Swanson. Dept. Chairman-Spanish; Dave Causton-Gcrman: Kelly Salomonc-Frcnch.

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Edward Anthony p. 12 (upper I.) Senior girl's ensemble (upper r.) Sophomore mixed ensemble (lower I.) Sophomore girl's ensemble (lower r.) P.C. Folk p. 13 (I). Mr. Anthony directs Concert choir. Emphasis in choir was on exposure to various types of music and styles used to perform them Voice lessons aided in solo contests. Students attended a Concordia College concert and held exchange concerts with St. Francis and Fridley. In addition to performing in the Family Concert Series, the choirs performed in a fall and spring concert. During the year efforts were pointed toward a trip to Arrowhead music camp. Classical to contemporary =’71-’72 choir PIRATE CHOIR, Row I, (I. to r.) Chris Gustner. Leanne Pavlik. Carla Moon. Cindy Rose. Linda Nygard. Lorraine Head. Diane Henke. Joyce Dudo, Julie WitthofT. Linda Smith. Debbie Nelson. Sue Dabrowski. Lynn Peterson, Chcri Nelson, Darann Draisey. Mr. Anthony. Row 2, Lillian Greven. Cissy Hoccherl, Debbie Kurschncr. Nancy Nordskog, Dawn Engels. Cindy Larson. Pat Peters. Mary Pagcls, Nancy Clune, Sue Lefler. Jeanne Rasmussen. Lynn Sodergren, Joyce Zeller. Mona Moorhead. Kathy Hammer, LecAnn Matter. Cindy Rossow, Terry Miller. Kim Erickson. Row 3, Terri Nyquist, Pam Larson, Maureen Montroy. Judy Olson. Karen Jansen, Debbie Durand. Jim Stewart. Dan Bonin. Dave Thiclman, Stu Kleckncr. Bruce Humes. Dave Andreen. Chris Atkins, Ron Peters. Liz Klukkcn, Roxanne Thompson. Sue Wmden. Colleen Knott, Melodic Johnson. Row 4, Joan Zeller, Debbie Scydow, Wendy Ruppert. Karen Columbus. Paula Wcfcl, Dave Brose, Kelly Adams. Paul Pillman. Craig Olson. Brian Schroedcr, Mike Barbo, Bill MaePherson, Steve Nyhammer. Brian Daniels. Debbie Mcnccl. Roxanne Bentley. Michelle King, Debbie Bloomquist. Pat LaGrangc.

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English Dept, revamps curriculum Don Okcrson, Dept. Chairman. Sue Armstrong. Lee Bissoncttc. Earle Christenson. William Jensen. Joan Johnson. I.innca Johnson. Myrtle Krause. Ron Slolski. Cathy Wagner. Kathy W'hitncy. English teachers divided in to teams for each of the three grades, but worked together in planning the overall program. Teaching the basic skills of communication through grammar, composition, and understanding of literature was the objective of the department. Elective courses were offered so that students could choose topics according to their interests. A new grading system was introduced. It included a numerical method of grading which helped students see themselves in relation to others. No student failed. If work was not completed the student’s record merely showed “no credit.” (upper) John Poppcn checks English homework, (lower) Don Okcrson, Dept. Chairman, was voted Teacher oftheYcarby MEA.