Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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Departments improve bonds of communication. Foreign Language Department As transportation methods improve, the world shrinks. Thus the need for better communication among nations increases. Pembroke ' s language depart- ment was designed to meet the need for greater usage and knowledge of foreign languages. Courses in Spanish, French, German, and Latin were available to Pembroke students. Each course was divided on the basis of student progress. Centering their instruction around the practical usage of the languages, the teachers also attempted to provide realistic pictures of the countries and people who used each language. Many different instructional techniques were used in the classes. Besides doing routine classroom work, viewing films, and listening to language records, the students were able to work in the language labora- tory. Here, in individual carrels, students worked with tape recordings to improve pronunciation and vo- cabulary. Miss Paula L. Jones Spanish St. Andrews Presbyterian College, B.A. Sponsor: Pep Club Miss Barbara M. Hollander English and Spanish Radford College, B.S. Sponsor: Sophomore Class Mr. James W. Horne German Virginia Military Institute College of William and Mary, M.Ed. Sponsor: German Club Miss E. E. Frieda Parr French Old Dominion College, B.S. Sponsor: French Club; Pep Club Mis Taylor finds humor in a French dialogue between Charmaine George and Leah Wilson. 21 %

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The Language, Speech, Drama, and Journalism Darial, use a ruler, not your fingers for headline measurements,” says Deborah Bradley. Ruth Crawley, Gwen Blackwell, and Joyce Burton run through their lines for Exit the Body. Weirdly painted faces, ancient hats, robes, ragged costumes — are these the tools of education? The answer is Yes if you are in one of Miss Horton ' s speech or drama classes. Situations involving facing and talking to audi- ences were created to give students opportunities to develop poise and skill in public speaking. Aspiring actors and actresses found the drama classes to be challenging and helpful. Actual performances in skits and plays gave drama students needed experience, and fun. Pembroke ' s PIRATEER, the school newspaper, was the responsibilty of the journalism classes. Mrs. Sheehan taught the fundamentals of journalism in classes and supervised the preparation of the paper. Salmagundi gets unusual advertisement in Mrs. Sheehan ' s classes. Now, ladies! Show some enthusiasm, pleads Miss Horton in her speech class. 20

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The Fine Arts Department provides useful Music Part of the cultural background of the educated individual is some knowledge of music. Pembroke ' s students could gain this knowledge under the auspices of Mrs. Whiting and Mr. Pitsenbarger. Vocal classes were instructed by Mrs. Whiting. She also directed the choral concerts produced during the year. Instruction in playing instruments was provided by Mr. Pitsen- barger. The band concerts were under his direction and supervision, also. Students in vocal and band classes entered local and state competitions and won honors for their skills and abilities. The students and faculty had opportuni- ties to appreciate the results of these music classes when they attended school assemblies and rallies. Mrs. Whiting plays for a rehearsal by the Girls ' Chorus before the Winter concert. The Pep Band, led by Mr. Pitsenbarger, provide background music for a pep rally. Mrs. Janie M. Whiting Chorus and A Cappella Choir Hampton Institute, B.S. New York University, M.A. Mr. Walter M. Pitsenbarger Instrumental Music Shenandoah Conservatory of Music, B.M. University of Virginia, M.Ed. Sponsor: Band Could Mr. Pitsenbarger really be praying for better performances from his band classes? 22