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

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o D, N 1 ,g 4,s,.nmE ould it be that Forensics Coach, WALTER SMITH, is waxing oquently over a recent Detroit Tiger acquisition? He's .obably fonifying his championship debate team with some tal statistics ,Nll1..LLL,'k.'.'. .t..lIli t..H2Giill2iilll'lilHh0 W- I 1' Y' GOOD SPEECH MEANS BETTER SELF-EXPRESSION The speech curriculum at Pontiac Central High School provides a variety of experiences for all stu- dents. Classes in general speech, advanced speech, debate, dramatics, and radio are ottered for stu- dents on all curricula. For those students who wish to go further in their speech training and activities there are the extra-curricular groups which include Playcrafters, the Debate Squad, and Radio Work- shop. Through the eftorts of the students participat- ing in these activities, they have received acclaim for their excellence, winning state and national awards as a result. Opportunities oftered here for participation in speech classes and activities are unsurpassed. Parti- cipation in them is a satisfying experience for all students, no matter what his talents or curriculum may be. , M, , f 'wr- A This award-winning trio consisting of Dramatics Director, GARTH ERRING- TON, Forensics Coach, WALTER SMITH, and Radio Workshop Director, VERA A ' ' DAM5, coordinates a many-sided speech speech program. Re- flecting a wide variety of talent, this staff has brought much acclaim to P.C.H.S.

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CULTURE AND CONJUGATIONS CREATE THE STORY OF NATIONS Members of the FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT, HARRY WENZEL, MISS IAMA C. HOOK, DEPARTMENT HEAD, MRS. FRANCES MARTZ, and MRS. HELEN ANDERSON discuss the recent addition of German to the language curriculum. Increased public interest in foreign languages is reflected in the increased enrollment in foreign language classes in Pontiac Central High School. For a number of years Latin and Spanish were the only foreign language offerings. Now, in addition to six Spanish and two Latin classes, four classes in French and one in German are offered, with every indication that more students are becoming interested. Some students select a foreign language as a professional qualification, for they realize that in almost any business or profession there are special- ized jobs for those who have the advantage of know- ing an additional language. Also there are those who recognize the pleasure and cultural enrichment another language can offer. Our two-year courses in language will not turn out experts in such a short time, but they will stim- ulate the student's thinking, increase his knowledge of other countries and other customs, and will make him appreciate his own language and culture be- cause he has a new awareness through his study of a ,W foreign language. MISS IAMA C. HOOK rerninisces as she reads the 35th Anniver- HARRY WENZEL listens 'O U Sludem 'ff-'l 5l0'e in Gefmcn class fhe sary Issue of the Lonn pope, which she advises' latest addition to our foreign language program.

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JOHN WIBLEY registers to vote in the mock election while MCCI-URE 055'5f'?d IDY JIM WILLIAMS eco -'-I5 'he 9n'fY 05 JESSE SIEBERT and DOUG VOYDANOFF look On- JOHN MRS. EDNA FORMAN attests to the legality of the procedure WE LEARN OF THE PAST The SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT gives the students of Pontiac Central an opportunity to develop interest and understanding in world affairs, both past and present. Better citizenship is promoted through skill in analyzing the past, understanding the present, and predicting the future. This department also seeks to develop proper student attitudes toward the perpetration of our democratic Way of life. Social Studies courses after many students their last opportunity to discuss government and world affairs. It prepares others for future study of these topics. The SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT promotes the mock election in which students learn about many current governmental problems. The two party system has made America great . . . ROLAND HALLQUIST explains to his history class.