Pembroke High School - Corsair Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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will remember the times spent outside the classroom, in which the open spaces around the school were used for lab work and outdoor lectures. The Special Education Department is a vital part of Pembroke High School and certainly those students involved in the classes were aware of the dedication and determination of each teacher. Prac¬ tical skills were emphasized for all the 72-73 students. Jobs were discussed and many students placed in positions that they will most likely keep after graduation. Nurse James had a busy year in 1972-73 running the clinic and sponsoring the Health Careers Club. Most students are very familiar with the clinic, par¬ ticularly on those days that a little fake sickness would rid one of a test or quiz. Unfortunately, Mrs. James was quick to distinguish the well from the sick and for the most part it was back to class to face the questioning. The year also found the students concerned with sickle cell anemia and Mrs. James conducted numerous lectures. Pembroke is extremely fortunate in having an ex¬ cellent Math Department. A new math program was set up in the department in 1970-71. Each year some new innovation in teaching has developed and as a result math students receive quality instruction in all areas. The year of 1972-73 found a new area developed in computer programming. Pembroke teachers taught the programming class, assembly language and machine language. This proved to be very fascinating for all involved. The Math Depart¬ ment also was involved in numerous individualized instruction situations. This individualized instruc¬ tion allowed students with major scheduling conflicts the opportunity to still take a course they would not normally be able to take. Quis novem puerum est? Como esta usted? Wann darf ich dich besuchen? Quelle heure est-il? Most language students will recognize one of the ques¬ tions above and would surely be able to reply. The language students at Pembroke in 1972-73 were very active. Teachers kept the students busy per¬ forming plays, skits and conversations which strengthened the students command of their lan¬ guages. Certainly the various activities in class and outside of class will be remembered by the 1972-73 students. Most students belonged to their respective language clubs which involved them in such activi¬ ties as selling various things to make money, trips to Washington, club dinners and listening to guest speakers. | i ' fjJfc Fine Arts is always an exciting field and for Pembroke ' s Fine Arts Department exciting might be too mild of a descriptive word. This year the student body was exposed to a unique form of entertain¬ ment and enlightenment when Fine Arts sponsored Never A Dull Moment, a combination art and music program displaying the talents of the students in Fine Arts. This program was one of the highlights in the 1972-73 year. The Home Economics Department also changed this year by taking the consumer approach to home economy rather than the craft approach. The students involved in Home Economics courses learned tailoring, home decorating, budget cooking and many other aspects of homemaking. Making cabinets, building walls, drawing plans; these are all a part of the Industrial Arts program at Pembroke. In 1972-73, the students in these courses worked hard to achieve excellence in wood¬ working, masonry, and drafting tasks. These useful skills will most likely lead many students to voca¬ tions in the future. The talent and skill that many of these students possess is obvious when entering the industrial art classrooms of the school. The Business Department is most concerned with training students to enter the business world and be fully prepared for the tasks involved in being a good businessman or businesswoman. In 1972-73 the business students participated in many jobs outside of the classroom which will aid them in future en¬ deavors. Business students participated in an open house, teas, and some were fortunate enough to travel to New York City for a cultural experience that they will probably never forget. Physical fitness is one of the major concerns of Pembroke High School ' s Physical Education Depart¬ ment. This year the department excelled in areas of gymnastics and wrestling. The students involved in the physical ed programs find that active partici¬ pation in physical exercise and games helps them become more socially orientated and teaches them an appreciation of physical activity. The main objective of Pembroke High School ' s Army R.O.T.C. is to orient students towards an ac¬ tive military life. R.O.T.C. is a three year course. The first year, stress is placed on the origin of the armed forces and R.O.T.C., military history, weapon safety, marksmanship and leadership devel¬ opment. In the second and third years, these sub¬ jects are taught in more depth. The year 1972-73 found a new element in R.O.T.C. This year included the formation of coed cadets. The library at Pembroke is a source of entertain¬ ment and enlightenment. Students of 1972-73 were fortunate in seeing many new volumes added to the shelves for enjoyment, research, and study. The library facilities were also renovated to include new study corrals and many new audio visual aids which students could enjoy. The year 1972-73 has been a productive one for students, faculty, and administration. We leave the year hoping that the future will be just as exciting and memories will be just as abundant. It is appar¬ ent from the number of activities, the interest and most of all the diligence of the people of Pembroke High School, that a great many care. These people are dedicated individuals with enough initiative and determination to make sure that Pembroke ' s future accomplishments will be everlasting.

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From his smug smile, a visitor to his office would never realize all the duties of a principal of a high school. Assistant Principal Mr. Amos West is also the Athletic Director, and here he is shown listening to Mrs. Juanita Thomas ' explanation of why she needs more mats for gymnastics. Accompanied by ex-Pembroke teacher Mike Riddick, an intent Mr. Albert Smith watches Kecoughtan beat the Pembroke Basketball team out of the District Tour¬ nament. After completing their daily lunchroom duties, Mr. Amos West and Mr. Southey Booker discuss with Mr. Robert Thomas one of his classroom problems. Taking a moment from his numerous duties as principal, Mr. Albert Smith intently watches as Physical Education Department Head Mrs. Juanita Thomas shows him her routines for the regional gymnastics meet. A few minutes before making the morning announce¬ ments, Mr. Southey Booker skim reads an announcement from the Keyettes. Long after all the faculty has gone home for the day, Mr. Amos West listens as Mr. Albert Smith reads over the final draft of a speech he is to deliver in Charlottesville. Visiting classrooms and discussing classroom procedures is another duty of an assistant principal. Here Mr. Booker, an ex-math teacher, discusses some new tech¬ niques in Math. One of Mr. Amos West ' s daily routines is to check con¬ secutive absences. Here he ' s shown reviewing a young man ' s attendance record. DURING COURSE OF A DAY, PRINCIPALS FILL MANY DUTIES Reviewing a student ' s discipline record, Mr. Southey Booker tries to decide whether to suspend the young man or not.