Pontiac Senior High School - Quiver Yearbook (Pontiac, MI)

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ENGLISH IN THE English department are emphasized the cultural as well as the utilitarian values. To carry out the cultural aim of the course, modern verse, famous plays, classical novels, and short stories are read and discussed, thus brightening the student's appreciation of good literature and creating in him a love of reading. A study is also made of American and English literature, the various forms of composition, grammar, and the writing of original stories, poems, and essays. Outside reading in the form of two book reports a semester is a requirement made of all English pupils. I An experiment with a double-track system in the senior English classes is 11ow being performed. Under this plan students intending to go to college are placed in academic classes in which tl1e classics are studied. For those whose education will end with graduation from high school, an entirely diversified method of instruction is followed. Through this innovation the subject is placed on a more practical basis and it is hoped that an increased interest in English will be shown by the students. I The importance of mechanical English cannot be overemphasized because it is being used daily by every student, and the cultural value has a very important place in the future life of an individual. FACULTY Sealed at table, left to right: George Fisler, Barbara F. Lucas, Helen L. Hunt, Marjorie Tuttle, May B. Derragon, Ethel M. Lighterness, Grace Heitsch, Ruth C. MacAdams, Helen Ann Paris. Standing, left to right: Mary E. Rubert, John Antisdel, Helen Wilson, Florence Day. tPhotoless: S. Virginia McDermet.J M

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Frank J. Dufrain James H. Harris ADMINISTRATION MR. JAMES H. HARRIS as superintendent of schools, has general supervision of our educational system. His aim is to have cooperation among the schools and to establish a smoothly operating educational system in the City of Pontiac. The proof of this accomplishment is shown by the respect and admiration given him. lMr. Frank J. Dufrain, assistant superintendent of schools, has charge of the business and financial matters of the school system. Formerly he was principal of the high school, and since that time has shown an interest in all affairs of the school. I Mr. John Thors, Jr., principal of Pontiac high school, has an interest in each student of our school, and is respected and liked by all. His leadership and in- fluence have brought a fine sense of cooperation among the students. -Mn James C. Covert, assistant principal of Pontiac high school, has steadily gained a place in the hearts of all who come in contact with him. His work con- sists in acting as a general assistant to the principal. He also is adviser to the Student Council. John Thors, Jr. James C. Covert I

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COMMERCIAL THE Commercial curriculum is planned to aid in the development of an appre- ciation and understanding of the importance and intricacies of business, and to lay the foundation for a business career, as well as to develop creative and exec- utive ability. I The work is designed to train pupils to do efficiently what they will be called upon to do in the course of a day's work in an office. To accomplish this most effectively, the pupils should have a general knowledge of occupations, indus- tries, commerce and other phases of present day business life. I To meet the responsibilities of the initial position, the student should have a technical knowledge of shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, machine calculation, dictaphone, and letter-writing. I Throughout all the work of the department, proper business relations, punc- tuality, neatness, accuracy, service, and business courtesy are emphasized. I The curriculum includes: Commercial Geography, Business English, Com- mercial Law, Filing, Commercial Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Type- writing, Dictaphone, Penmanship, and Machine Calculation. In addition to these subjects a great variety of academic work is recommended to give the pupil a broad background. FACULTY Left lo right: Katherine C. Sweitzer, Clifford C. Baldwin, Annabelle Larges, Loys E, Rader, Clara Meyer, J. C. Springman. Mae I. O'Hara, Bessie Carpenter. f.Phot0. lcss:j Freeman P. Snyder, Inez A. Slater. y L x 3 , X