Servite High School - Servite Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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At 8:40 a. m. eardrums quiver indefensibly to the shrill clang of the first bell. This daily alarm starts some 580 scholastics on their daily grind. After intervals of 40 minutes, an energetic human herd stampedes through aisles, halls, doors . . . and windows with but one thought in mind, Don't be late for class. The heritage of religion, the wonders of science, adven- tures of history, bewilderment of mathematics, and struggles of English leave only one thing to look forward to--study halll Then after five hours and 45 minutes of this daffy dilemma, there occurs the daily break. It's 2:30. Pedestrians, be- warel We're outl Thoroughly absorbed in their les- sons, typing students turn a deaf ear to all about them and proceed full speed ahead. Rhythmic skill is attainedby means of records which not only improve, but stimulate them. , ff-11.-ff It's lots of work, but, oh, so enjoyable! There are tests, of course, but into each subject a little rain must fall. Panel discussions, speeches, debates, from which many a heated , argument arises--all give long-haired English Probable Madame Curies and Joseph Priestleys try to ex terminate themselves by preparing potions that even Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde would relish Even though no atom bombs were put together, nevertheless, by diligent application these young scientists learned the basic laws and properties of chemistry Y 151 if 1 K' a new twist. 1 fini ? QI 1 Elf , w-fs I is Y fff l H' is E' - Ll K - I , QE ,L H s c if: 141 t ' ' 5 E2 Tl X 5 gig Finding X has occupied geniuses of all centuries and even the mathematical wizards at Servite are a little puzzled at times. However, after much explanation and frequent drills, the mystery clears. Everything from dresses to pajamas comes rolling off the machines operated by struggling seamstresses in the sewing room. All the pleasure does not consist in the ir making the ir own clothes. Included in the program is careful study and reading about the choice, care, and material of their wardrobe.

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First and foremost on the daily class schedule is the essential subject, RELI- GION. These final four years emphasized the necessity of Christian principles in everyday life as a stable preparation for crises of oncoming years. Fortitude, tolerance, and great patience are requisites for the scientific study of crawling creatures, peculiar odors, and plants of all sorts. Biology has become one of the most interesting subjects in the high school curriculum. ll Cfadded Not an eye is lifted as these engrossed draftsmen center all attention on problems of home planning- -architecturally speaking, that is. After serious study of prints and plans, they proceed to prepare their own designs. Popular and semi-classical music is a feature of the two chorus classes. The harmonious arrangements of old familiars penetrate both walls and eardrums, particularly during the open-window season. ,,- 4 fl 4 41 ,5 -jf? --- Y J--,.-ll , -' g . Li' fy' fi, 4,-lf X . Y Q an 7, 'L Z 2 47 ' gffk sw- P-Q 1 ' lfbiv 'Q' Q 39-fi' 7' X X :ffl ' Zi 'W' r ' X I X as W! A X 3-gli 5 -T259 i , h HQ iii: 2 f -J, ,.1-1'- First impressions ot the geometry class are one big fog of angles and lines. However, Sister's patient N tutoring clears things up. Geometry may seem more than confusing, but it could be worse--trig, for instance.

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U O J 'IAMX As Servite's enrollment reached its maximum capacity with its final installment of a new freshman class, musical perform- ances also expanded in cast and success. In Old Vienna, a three-act lyric drama,was strongly flavored with the enchant- ment of a gypsy atmosphere. 1. Donna Dorrington and Philip Cousino steal the spotlight in a romantic duo. 2. The tourists arrivefinding themselves amid the splendor of a Viennese cabaret. 3. Remember vocalizedbyDickMartin and Teresa Birg. A bit of spice was added to the life of a lonely artist. 4. Jigo, the gypsy chieftain, invites dancer, Peggy Moffatt, to flash her feet for an anxious audience. 5. A dreaming, scheming widow, Mary Anne DeLeary, voiced her affections for the wealthy pickle king, Ken Voss. 6. A waltzing extravaganza was performed by Bill Doyle and Donna Wagner. 7. This rigid regiment of clowning cops both fascinated and entertained. 8. Culprit, Al Deeby, is accosted by those guys in dis- guise, .Tack Poley and Jerry Kollar. Justice triumphs in the person of Bill Raynal. 3 uni