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

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ll. ml. ri Erin. ities as teaches r. alert- acquire posture. ' of the .ite Sar- ish folk tires for s dances and pad- ve sports il in the r it ti BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION THE Boys' Physical Education department of Pontiac high school has as its aim ' h f d s ortsman- the physical development of students, and the furt erance o goo p shi , courage, cooperation, and discipline within boys. The many activities con- P nected with the department furnish the means by which this purpose 1S fulfilled I The major activity of the fall program is touch football. The winter pro- ' l d marchin calisthenics swimming basketball, and games for gram inc u es: g., , , sophomore boys, wrestling, boxing, marching, games, exploratory apparatus, and basketball for junior boys, and marching, basketball, volleyball, swimming, s ecialized a aratus, wrestlin , boxin , and A reclatlon of Athletics for PP s g PP P senior boys. The spring 'program consists of playground baseball, track, and swimming. I A course termed uAppreciation of Athletics is offered for senior A boys be- . . . . . .d 1, d .1 cause of the important place that athletics holds 1n the average 1nd1v1 ua s al y activities. Discussions are held on major sports and outstanding coaches and thl t f the world The aim of the course is to create within the students a a e es o . greater interest in common athletic events as a result of a better understanding of the various games and rules. FACULTY Kline B. Hartman, John B. Van Why, Harvey W. Norris. I

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l GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION SQUAD work, marching, swilnming, life-saving, rhythm work, basketball, vol- leyball, and paddle tennis comprise the chief work of the Girls' Physical Edu- cation department. - Squad work gives the girls an opportunity to participate in such activities as shuffleboard, rope-jumping, bowling, calisthenics, and track. Marching teaches pupils to walk gracefully, gives them bodily poise, and teaches rhythm, alert- ness, and discipline. The swimming courses afford the girls the chance to acquire fearlessness in the water, gracefulness in their movements, and improved posture. The course in life saving may be elected only upon successful mastery of the work in swimming. This course prepares students for the Red Cross Life Sav- ing test. Rhythm work is divided into three groups: athletic and English folk dances for the tenth grade students, tap, clog, and American country dances for the eleventh grade pupils, and national folk dances and miscellaneous dances for the twelfth grade girls. The fundamentals of basketball, volleyball, and pad- dle tennis are taught within the gym classes. Students who enjoy these sports may join the leagues which participate in intra-mural games after school in the gymnasium. FACULTY 11 - Elma Waterman, Gertrude I. Beach, Irma A. Sundling.

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l l A HOME ECONOMICS SINCE the making of a home will play an important part in the life of most girls, the courses offered in the Home Economics department are of great value to them. The homemaker's job is rapidly becoming one of management and selection, therefore, these courses include more than just cooking and sewing. I The clothing classes seek to aid students in the selection of ready-made gar- ments that are correct as to color, design, style, and quality. The girls also make blouses, suits, dresses, and other articles of wearing apparel, and are taught how to remodel and repair clothing. I In the foods classes students are taught not only the art of planning and cook- ing meals, but also marketing wisely for food, and selecting kitchen equipment and furnishings. Instruction in the proper serving of meals both for family and guests, together with the teaching of hostess' duties and good table manners, forms a valuable addition to the course. The preparation of suitable food for convalescents and children, taking into consideration the necessity for nutritious foods and well-balanced menus, is an important part of the instruction. FACULTY Grace Hunter, Clara Gaylord. I