Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

Page 25 text:

Is Added To The Industrial Arts Curriculum Kurt Tetzelaf prepares two boards to be used as a table top. Under the direction of Mr. Mike Riddick, the Industrial Arts Department offered students courses in Masonry, Drafting, and Woodworking. New to the department was Building Trades. “It is an exploratory course in the areas of masonry, carpentry, and plumb- ing.” Many students also had the opportunity to attend the Vocational Technical School where they studied their chosen vocation in greater depth. Some students also had jobs after school to give them additional vocational training. Mr. West discusses the Band concert with students Debbie Pierce and Linda Myers. Mr. Daniels checks the correctness of Linda Lawson’s plate. Mr. Grant shows Barry Kern and Hal Gurley the correct positions for the nails. 21

Page 24 text:

The “Exploratory” Course Of Building Trades Eva Jones, student assistant, checks with Mrs. Y oung about an over-due book. The Library— yard after yard of food for thought. The librarians want the library “to become a learning center, rather than just a library.” This year, the librarians, headed by Miss Susie Whisnant, tried to expand it, especially in the current issues are a— sex education, drugs, Vietnam, and student unrest. In all high schools, the library plays an important partin the students’ life. The job of the library is to supplement and enrich the curriculum in all areas, as well as the individual interests of the students. Mrs. Brockley stands with her assistant waiting for the lunch hour to end. Miss Whisnant, head librarian, marks and checks the newly arrived books. Elcmucl Watts seeks refuge from the noise in the library. He is one of the many students who retreat to the library to do work. 20

Page 26 text:

Mr. Riddick Leaves Pembroke To Become Students in the Art class busily finish their final copies of their projects for the week. “How do you shade a flower?”, “At what temper- ature do you bake a pie?”, “Can’t you follow the notes in the book” Questions such as these were often put to the students taking Art. Students were given the opportunity to study Music, Art, and Home Economics as electives. In Home Economics, students learned to cook, to sew, and to serve balanced meals. Art students were able to work with more than just two-dimensional art. They constructed masks, molded pottery, and designed reliefs. The chorus gave concerts alone and with the aid of the band. The Fine Arts Department added culture to the curriculum and gave students a break from the aca- demic subjects with a chance to express themselves creatively. ki I • High SchooL Marching Pirates ft Hampton Virg inia The drum section of the band compares notes before the beginning of practice. Mrs. Childs gives a few pointers to student Roy Bowser. 22