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

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— Photo by William Fitzgerald A Campus of Beauty - An Atmosphere of Learning Centered on one of the most beau¬ tiful campuses in the state, Pontiac High School has an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. The school has more than 75 com¬ pletely equipped classrooms, two splendid gymnasiums, a swimming pool, an auditorium seating more than 900 people, a cafeteria, book¬ store which supplies both students and teachers with classroom equip¬ ment, and a well-filled library. For the student who will step at once into the business world, an ex¬ cellent commercial course is offered. For the scholar planning a profession, the college course is acceptable by Universities throughout the country. For the boy interested in mechanics, courses are offered in drafting, auto¬ motives, printing, and many others. Pontiac High has pioneered in the development of apprentice and busi¬ ness training programs which com¬ bine formal education and practical work experience. In this period of national emergen¬ cy, Pontiac High School has kept pace with the times. A course in aircraft mechanics is taught as well as many afternoon and evening courses in de¬ fense industrial work for adults. The school boasts one of the finest hands in the country and has a splendid orchestra. Students inter¬ ested in voice will find an excellent choir as well as both hoys’ and girls’ glee clubs. The basketball and football teams are among the state’s best. Many other sports are offered, to suit any taste. In addition a large number of extra¬ curricular activities is available. In its well-rounded curriculum and well equipped buildings, Pontiac High School prepares its share of Young America for their places in a Democracy. Pontiac High School - One a the j ned

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T H E 1941 Quiver Quiver May, 1941 CONTENTS Vol. 43 1940 - 41 ) Co-operation Builds Citizens 3 By Marvin Geasler Pontiac Alumni Gain Fame 5 By Peggy Fisher Planned for Education 8 By Helen Harger and Thelma Rice Musical Champions 19 By Richard Melvin Graduating in January 24 By Carol Jean Peruchi Largest in School History ... 30 By Geraldine Diehl Feature Section 45 By Janis Stetson and Peggy Fisher Seniors Call Them Youngsters 53 By Charlotte Eller and Patricia Candea Organizations — Quiver ' s Problem Child 65 By Chloe Heitsch and Janette Mills Chiefs Swamp Opponents 83 By Ralph Cobb NORENE SPENCER, Editor Marvin Geasler, Associate Editor Raymond Wells, Business Mgr. Roy N. Jervis, Faculty Advisor January Class Editor, Carol Jean Peruchi; Assistant, Wendell Trudgen; Underclass Editor, Charlotte Eller; Assistant, Gladys Ainslie; School Faculty and Department Editor, Helen Harger; Assistant, Thelma Rice; Organizations Editor, Chloe Heitsch; Assist¬ ant, Janette Mills; Feature Editor, Janis Stetson; Assistant, Peggy Fisher; June Class Editor, Geraldine Diehl; Assistant, Donna Arend- sen; Sports Editor, Ralph Cobb; Girls Sports Editor, Betty Spicer; Photographers, Richard Melvin, Bill Fitzgerald and Raymond Fay; Music Editor, Richard Melvin; Art Editor, Nancy Baker; Staff Artist, Bob Eaton; Staff Cartoonist, Dick Oswald; and Publicity Manager, Tom Gerls. Other staff writers who worked industriously were: Bessie Antos, Patricia Candea, Lynn Davies, Lyria Dequis, Alison Hallman, Jean Harrer, Helen Hatfield, Alice Isaminger, Barba¬ ra Johnson, Marilyn Morrision, Helen Murphy, Patty Sanders, Corrine Duggan, Edwina Bennett, Priscilla Scott, and Audrey Koontz. Engravings .... Service Engraving Co. Printing .... General Printing Co. Senior Photographs - - Gunnar George Robinson Studio Craine’s Studio Chase’s Studio QUIVER’S COVER. “Old Glory” waves proudly above Pontiac High, flanked on both sides by scenes typical of life at the school. At the top left, a group of Pontiac’s swimming squad poise on the edge of the pool for a moment before diving in. John Condylis, Koorkin Andonian, and James Moore are seen pre¬ paring for one of those famous debates . . . The Christmas pageant, presented each year by the dramatic and music de¬ partments, is of singular beauty. Those in the picture are: Katherine Condylis, Doris Nique, Robert Lange, Betty Par- menter, Anne Partney, and Winifred Fugmann . . . Seen study¬ ing current events industriously are Doreen Mahon, Betty Downs, Maxine Ritter, Ed Knoll, Ruth Gibson and Robert Earl . . . The school library offers opportunities for further research and study . . . In industrial courses, students may learn a trade such as printing. Pictured here are: Eddie Adam- czyk and Robert Sherwood. It Was Fun September — vacation over — back to school for Spence and work on the 41 Quiver. Green, inexperienced Editor- in-Chief, learned that Mr. Steffek, the standby of former editors had moved to Grosse Point, deserting me in my hour of need . . . There was little reason for worry ... I dis¬ covered this after peeking into room 311 for a glimpse of the new faculty advisor. What I thought to be a new addition to our ranks of seniors turned out to be Mr. Jervis, the “Boss’ for the ensuing year . . . I have learned a lot about the why’s and wherefore’s of a yearbook under Mr. Jervis’ supervision and the students who made up my staff were wonderful . . . The highlight of the first semester as Editor proved to be the National Scholastic Press Association convention field in Cleveland, Ohio, November 28-30th. This was attended by ye “ed and Carol Jean Peruchi, January Class Editor. While in Cleveland we met many students from other yearbook and newspaper staffs. The second semester . . . down came the pressure . . . at last I knew what editing a yearbook was like ... A headache every day until the final copy was written and the last engraving sent in. In the above picture members of the staff can he seen working industriously,—well, Peggy Fisher is working . . . Ray Wells, Business Manager, and Gerry Diehl and Thelma Rice can be seen watching Peg slave away over her Quiver duties . . . with two other staff members supervising the job. . . . Being the Editor only went to make my Senior year more profitable and enjoyable . . . Here I wish to pass along the fun of editing, together with the occasional headache, to the editor of the 1942 Quiver. —by Noretie Spencer Page one

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Co-operation Builds Citizens by Marvin Geasler Compared to the schools of fifty years ago, public schools of 1941 are modern miracles. Today they are sel¬ dom one room buildings with one teacher doing the work. The many duties necessary to maintain the complex schools of today are now done by hundreds of people. No longer do students endure inadequate buildings, inferior heating, insufficient lighting, mediocre teaching, and many other things that can hinder or prevent successful schools. In their place we have huge fireproof buildings that are well ventilated, warm, clean, and sanitary, lighting that has been scientifically studied to lessen the strain on the students’ eyes, teachers who have studied their profession for years, and hooks that are the fruit of years of research and are prepared to give to one and all the well-rounded education that is so necessary to successful living. All of th is would not be possible in Pontiac Senior High School if it were not for the hundreds of people that are either directly or indirectly connected with our school. One of the most important and least appi-eciated of th is group is John Q. Public. He is our barber, doctor, factory worker, business man, parents, or any other person who is in some way responsible for Pontiac High School. He has in his hands the real administration and financing of our school, and has constantly demanded higher stand¬ ards and a better education for the young people that step into his shoes. If it were not for Mr. John Q. Public, there would he none of the modern schools that we are so proud of today. The general running of a school is usually left to the principal and assistant principal. In Pontiac High School this is in the very capable hands of Mr. John Thors, Jr., and his assistant, Mr. James Covert. Together they keep the school running smoothly, straighten out any difficulties that may arise during a school year, and always keep the future of the students in mind. The teachers in Pontiac Hi gh School have prepared themselves by years of study to educate the students of Pontiac. They are always ready and willing to give any needed help to all students in their care. Working very closely with Mr. Thors, Mr. Covert, and the teachers is Mr. Robert B. French, superintendent of the schools in Pontiac. Mr. French is in charge of all Page three Engrossed in a problem of Chemistry, Elizabeth Robbins and fields. Through the interest and co-operation of the individuals David Bauchat typify the students of P. H. S. interested in their on the faculty, all students are given this opportunity, work and eager to attain a high standard in their respective Picture by Gunnar George ,