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

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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

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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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most 'alue and Ning. ' gar- make I how rook- iment v and IlIl9l'i. nl for ritious f.. .15 SPEECH THE prevailing belief for many years, that speech should be purely an extra- curricular activity, has been largely dispelled in modern high schools through the introduction of well-equipped speech courses. I While plays and speech contests still remain a vital part of the speech pro- l in the fundamentals of speech, public speaking, story telling, argu- gram, c asses mentation debate, and dramatics have become an integral part of our school 9 curriculum. The classroom, therefore, has become the scene of the greatest ' ' ' rk is bein done. activity and the place where the most important wo g I There is little doubt that a Well-rounded speech curriculum is very essential to a high school. Training in speech in all of its aspects IS necessary if the aims . . . . I 1- f d ation as set forth by the National Education Association are to be rea o e uc ized. In order to develop the willingness and ability to cooperate effectively in d tic societ one certainly should be trained to communicate effectively, a emocra y, for it is by communication that we influence the beliefs and actions of others. I Pontiac high school is fortunate in having one of the most complete speech curriculums in the state. FACULTY W. N. Viola, William A. Behl