Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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w Student Abilities are provided for on varied Mrs. Elizabeth B. Woodard English College of William and Mary, B.S. University of Chicago, M.Sc. Sponsor: Yearbook Mrs. Henrietta L. Abla English Central State College, B.S. Ed.; M.Ed. Mrs. Abla and her college-bound English class are involved in their English Literature study. English Department In addition to the routine offerings in the English field, Pembroke students had oppor- tunities to move into more specialized areas. Courses in speech, drama, journalism, and the Humanities served to expand the stu- dents ' knowledge of and experience in the English language. Under the direction of Mrs. Woodard, Pembroke ' s English department provided varied levels of instruction keyed to student ability. Basic English courses emphasized the practoca; application of grammar rules, and some training in correct business letter-writ- ing was offered. Mrs. Susan G. Davis English Longwood College, B.S. Mrs. Davis is entranced with an album of Edgar Allan Poe. We wonder if her students will be equally fascinated? 18

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and important functions. ROTC students in their training sessions show how cadets respond to an order. R.O.T.C. The Army Junior ROTC of Pembroke H igh School was activated in September. It had a total enrollment of 84 students and was organized into two infantry companies of two platoons each. Every cadet was issued a uniform by the army. The unit is one of over 600 such high school units throughout the United States. The objectives of the Junior ROTC program are to develop good citizenship, self-reliance, leadership, and responsiveness to constituted authority. The cadets, guided by Colonel Alfred Montrone and Sergeant Major William Nichols, were taught basic military skills and an appreciation of the role of the U. S. Army. Although the student ' s participation in this Junior ROTC program does not obligate him for future military service, it will help him if he should decide to enroll in college, apply for one of the service academies, or enter military service. Col. Alfred J. Montrone Jr. ROTC University of New Hampshire, B.S. U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Armed Forces Staff College U.S. Army War College SGM Nichols finds that a Jr. ROTC is no different from regular army life as he checks a requisition. Colonel Montrone instructs his ROTC cadets in a classroom session. 17

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levels in English courses For the college-bound students, there were college preparatory classes centered around literature and composition. Condi- tions influencing the authors ' works were studied in addition to the works themselves. Students of superior ability were chal- lenged by courses providing more advanc- ed and detailed study and work. Miss Linda F. Fuller English and Latin University of Montant, B.A. Sponsor: Y-Teens: Chess Club Mrs. D. Lee Robinson English Thiel College, B.A. Sponsor: Literary Magazine Mrs. Patricia W. Sheehan English and Journalism University of Illinois, B.A. Sponsor: Newspaper; Here is your next assignment, says Radio Club Mrs. Thornberry. Miss Rena M. Horton English, Speech, Drama University of Kentucky, B.A. Sponsor: Drama Club, Thespians, Speech Club Mrs. Elsie M. Thornberry English and Humanities Kent State University, B.S. Sponsor: Literary Magazine Frank Mitchell converses with Mrs. Woodard as other students work diligently. Rudy Cobb needs convincing by Mrs. Woodard that his answer is not correct! 19