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

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A ef 77:17-'TT 'f ffl -- .A v. af ' f V ' V Y' rr., if . ,, ,..,-fi, s ' :- Vera Adams Stuart Packard A 6, V 'A A 9 Walter Smith , department head xi 4 i mmm I fe f' i 4' 'EVA ' Speech Encourages Self - Expression For the student interested in effective speech, Central offers classes in radio broad casting, debate, forensics, and dramatics. Radio Workshop, a PCHS student activity under the supervision of Vera Adams, pro- duces the weekly presentation, lt's Story Time, through the facilities of WPON- Members of the Debate Squad and Foren- sics Team, coached by Walter Smith, work diligently to attain better self-expression. They also provide the members with oppor- tunities to test their comprehension of world problems and acquire valuable experiences in social relationships. An extra curricular activity, Playcrafters, under the direction of Stuart Packard, teach- es the teamwork so vital for successful dramatic and humorous presentations. At this point the volume should be turned down. Instructor Vera Adams explains some of the technicalities of radio speech to Carol Heath, Roger Riley, and Dave Fisher. This class offers not only training in speech but also preparation for radio workshop. we gnu , . Q 1 '..', . ffl. , S. - ' t l ff' 5, Pg.. eva M Debating, an argumentative art, requires a vast Williams and Nadine Morris ready themselves for amount of background material and knowledge the practice battle with Harold Tate while coach plus a driving presentation.Varsity debaters Cynthia Walter Smith Offers Q Word Of advice. 25

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Helen Anderson I ,I , , . I :Qi Christine Gary M' 'W ' .,,f F' . X , A V I rs Frances Martz, department head ia A ,F Harry Wenzel . 'N , 1 , 0 Repondez en Francais A command familiar to French stu- seo. With the new visual Old lab, PUPilS 9050 individual dents echos as they forget English and travel across the help and 'become fluent speakers of the language. 1-at -IE Central Promotes Understandin l i , l Films, tapes, microphones, and listening posts are a few products of the revolution which has taken place in Central's foreign language department- Thirty student stations and consoles can be viewed upon entering the newly acquir- ed language laboratory. Teachers can now tune in anytime on students equipped with earphones and microphones and give help without dis- turbing others in the classroom. The new laboratory serves as a great tool l in promoting better speaking ability and comprehension of Latin, French, Spanish, and German. latin lives as Marilyn Sharette receives assistance from Christine Gary in translating a difficult passage from the letters of Julius Caesar. 24 f

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x N- 1 l' Michael Dempsey , . . R'chard Morse ,, 'fr fx feewf tpfvfw ' tl' xl ,ffm Robert Peterson rim' I ,V It-Q A talented young musician, Jerry Libby, came to Central at mid year to conduct choir and classes. ...s..f.........., ,, Ce nt ral Lea rns - Bells ring and sleepy eyes slide into the choir room. As the hour passes, voices blend into one unaccompanied tone reaching for perfection. Days progress, robes are donned, and curtains part to display the choir's syn- chronized melody. The fall festival, community Christmas con- cert, and spring program displayed with smil- ing faces the common theme, say it with music. Assemblies were held at various iun- ior highs and Pontiac rang. Programs are plentiful yet behind each one rests hours of practice and hard work. From first hour choir through evening rehearsals, youthful voices rise in song. Glee clubs and selective groups give all students an oppor- tunity to develop their talent and to be a part of Central's musical life. l Vibrant sounds issuing from spirited instru t mens un- assembly. The band played an important part in nounce with excitement the start of a PCHS pep building Central's spirit this year. X, f f 'xx .us A.,-.rn-r,na.:sx1m... X l