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

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aircraft was taught. This subject was open to seniors. The proverb, “A stitch in time saves nine,” was put into practical use by those who were en¬ rolled in a sewing class in Pontiac High School. Color combinations were studied, patterns were styled to suit the individual student, economy in buying material was taught, and, above all, the student learned to sew well. Modernization of the sewing room this year included new tables throughout the room and three new electric sewing machines. If you were one of those interested in future home life, you probably learned how to boil water in a cooking class of P.H.S. Besides cooking, you learned how to form a budget, both personal and family, plan a diet, and also how to choose foods when buying them. Another factor considered was the actual serving of meals. New equipment was added throughout the cooking room, and included new cabinets, several new stoves, and new cooking unit tables. The P.H.S. Choir, Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club, Triple Trio, The Quartet, and the vocal classes— these were all active in the vocal department of this school. Another branch of the music department was the Band and the Orchestra. The band was seen in action more than once at various sports activities, and it received first rating in the State Festival again. The orchestra was tops again this year, as it completed another successful season of music. In Modern History, the important events which occurred in the world from the first of the eight¬ eenth century to the present day were studied. Such events as the French Revolution, various European wars, and the “modern government” in Europe were discussed. You cooking- and sewing prodigies will re¬ cognize these two faculty members as Miss Gaylord and Miss Hunter, respectively. United States History from 1492 to the present day included the exploration of America, coloniza¬ tion, the Revolutionary War, the making of the Constitution, the Civil War and its results, and the formation of a new united government. The World War I, and present day problems together with the many events between, rounded out this course. Civics is another subject required for gradu¬ ation. In this one semester course, the problems of government were studied. Economics consisted of the study of the pro¬ duction, exchange, distribution, and consumption of wealth. International Relations was a study of the ad¬ vantages of a democracy and the world movements and their relation to our United States. American Problems stressed economic and social problems, other than the cute, lil’ brunette who sat in 216. Consumer’s Education acquainted the student with advertising methods and how to distinguish between true and false advertising. Hmmm! Another panel of “mugs.” This distinguished portion of the faculty teach the Social Science classes of Pontiac High School. They are, starting from the top left, Mr. Bevington, who specialized in Economics; Mr. Dearing, teach¬ ing Civics in room 330; Mr. Fors- man, the honored head of the Social Science Department; Mr. Jervis, who teaches U. S. History and spon¬ sors the Quiver on the side; Mrs. Miller, who knows her P’s and Q’s about European History; Miss Thomas, whose specialty is U. S. History; Miss Walker, another U.S. History teacher; Mrs. Whitfield, who, along with U. S. History super¬ vises all of the school dances; Mr. Wright, whose main interest is track, Civics being a side-line; and Mr. Wollock, straying in from the industrial arts building to teach U. S. History, but leaving us in De¬ cember to work for National De¬ fense. Aside from the teachers pictured above, Mr. Fisler and Miss Nelson, supposedly in the English department, teach Civics and A- merican Problems respectively. Mrs. Marsh, whose picture was not avail¬ able, came over from Washington Junior High School to replace Mr. Wollock when he left for Defense work. PONTIAC HIGH SCHOOL

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These members of the faculty are less heard of than any other group of faculty members. Many students have never heard of several of these illustrious gentlemen of learning. They could be called, in a literal sense, “keys to the defense of their country.” Mr. Preston left in the middle of the school year to join the ranks of the Army Engineering Corps. Mr. Weizenberger and Mr. Healy Ever wondered, —“Aw, why take drafting, printing, or automotives? It’s no fun!” Well, let’s explore into all of the benefits which were offered in the vocational department of Pontiac High School. The course in printing gave a valuable back¬ ground in hand composition, layout, pattern, and cylinder press work. Those who were lucky enough to know that they would like to become mechanical workers, were probably interested in the machine shop classes offered. These courses prepared them for future apprenticeship in the die making and ma¬ chinist’s trade, and other similar positions. Did I hear you say that you’re interested in the layout, cutting, assembling, and installation of sheet metal work? Well, all this and more was included in the course known as sheet metal work. From enrollment in this class, you could be ap¬ have been added to the Vocational Department teaching staff. The pictured vocations faculty, left to right are: Mr. Bacon, Mr. Clark, Mr. Graff, Mr. Harboldt, Mr. Healy, Mr. Otto, Mr. Shara, Mr. Sibley, Mr. Smith, Mr. Snavely, Mr. Trimpe, Mr. Vezzani, Mr. Weisenberger, and Mr. Wignall. prenticed into the heating, ventilation, aircraft welding, or auto body fabrication. The drawing-up of plans, ideas or information used in the construction of autos, buildings, etc., were stressed and devoured by those of you who were interested in the course of drafting. This course led to apprenticeships in machine and build¬ ing trades. Pattern making taught a method of making wood patterns so that metal casts could be made from them. Training for an automobile mechanic requires more knowledge than the average student realizes, as was brought out in the automotives course offered to those interested. Because of the present crisis, and the growing interest in flying, a course in aircraft mechanics was included in the vocational program. The main¬ tenance, construction, and repair of engines and Under the Music Department, came many subheadings. Band, Orchestra, Ensembles, Choir, Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs, Triple Trio, Quartet, and the vocal classes— all were included in this most melodious of all the de¬ partments in P.H.S. Each of these organizations ran in a harmonious, business-like manner under the supervision of their in¬ dividual faculty supervisor and also with the aid of elected student supervisors under the vise of president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Mr. Harris directed the MS.C. Band while their di¬ rector was absent, and Mr. Opland, took care of many of the duties performed by Mr. Harris during his ab¬ sence. If you haven’t taken TIME yet to BEAT your friends to look SHARPLY enough at these FLAT caricatures, they are: first SCORE, left to right: Mr. Bourziel, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Opland. THE 1942 QUIVER

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■e busy dis- ory that all i her bosses [.S. The students are every phase of radio 1 be prepared to work Bouncing merrily up to the second floor, we receive the all out” signal from our illustrious guide on our tour of the second floor. The second floor classes are slightly more varied. m 8881688888 Top to botto Thc e? seer sCto be t stuc yt The popilaA fictii department, i other noVi-fic chief hBrsudjI Travis. These gArl approving Vh a secretary mg-scriptwV- mikes. tRjdhtJtd- An- m, Doris Berry, apcHJehrn Condylis y sy in theY jS Cmrk shop again. adio work being trained ir so tiat they wi at any radio job. THE 1942 QUIVER