Plainfield High School - Milestone Yearbook (Plainfield, NJ)

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Every day, in the boys’ and girls’ gyms, students can be seen diligently applying themselves to games and exercises. These pupils learn to take care of their bodies as well as their minds. ‘The Physical Education De- partment provides a varied course for all participants; and such pro- grams as skills, games, fundamentals, and sports are included in the cur- riculum. In addition to the physical train- ing, students are also prepared in health and first aid. The driver edu- cation courses are also very helpful to the members of the student body. Pupils can get first hand instruction by practicing in a school car under the able instruction of our driver teachers. While the future drivers are practicing, they also take a course in the basic rules of the road and car satety. These courses enable the stu- dent to be a better driver in the future. ABRAM E. SMITH, Department Head 29

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Department N. Chrisicos, M. Brown, A. Smith, 28 Head: Dr. W. Day, J. Liddy, L. Wonsidler, J. Pepe King, A. Joyce, L. Gardner; standing, left to right: W. Brann, Kern, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND SAFETY DEPART- MENTS—Seated, left to right: D. Holden, M,. Whelan, R. .

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30 NOSIC MUSIC DEPARTMENT—F, Louis Hooker, Michael Sawezak. Music is a message. It is the 'Hallelujah .. . joyful declaration of a living God... or a sad dirge of defeat at a football game. Rhythm stirs the senses, often to the point where adults begin muttering, ‘What ever happened to the gold old... ? And we of the maligned younger generation may reiterate with a few choruses of ''Barney Google.’ The challenge given to our music teachers is that of instilling in youth an interest in, and knowledge of, enduring music. It is a link with the past, a memory of the future. Music is given to us today to enjoy for the rest of our lives.