Wakefield High School - Echo Yearbook (Wakefield, MI)

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Mr. James Mezzeno Jr,, junior class sponsor, taught machine shop, 10, 'll, end 12. In this class the students learned the operation of the various machines, bench, forge, end welding. In drafting, mechanical engineering and architectural drawing was stressed. Mr. Mezzano also had a driver training course each semester and two adult courses held in the evening. Mr. Carl Nelson is the director of the high school band and woodwind ensemble and also conducts the 7th and 7th-dth grade bands. The senior high school band presented a Pop concert in February and their annual spring concert, as well as taking part in the spring festival. Five members of the band were presented with scholarships to the Marquette Band Clinic by the Music Patrons Club. In March, the members of the woodwind ensemble took part in a solo-ensemble festival in Marquette. Mr. Peter Petranek taught woodworking and drafting. The boys learned to use the woodworking machines, how to refinish cedar chests, coffee tables, end tables, vanity benches, and gun racks. Mr. Petranek conducted two ten week adult night sessions for the benefit of interested townspeople. He was the 10th grade sponsor. Mr. Robert Pierick taught English 5 and 9 and i-etin I and if. The Latin classes put on a successful Latin banquet in the spring. Mr. Pierick was an 8dviser for the Junior Journal. He coached students for forensics during the year. Page fourteen

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su Mr. Marvin Rowe is the vocal music instructor for the 7th and dth grades and director of the mixed ensemble and the girls choir. The 7th and 8th grade mufcic students presented a Christmas program as their major project for the year. The mixed ensemble and girls choir combined to present a Christmas concert end took part in the spring festival. Miss Alfle Wlndberg was the instructor for Junior high social studies. Miss Windberg's main objective was to teach boys and girls to become good Americans. The seventh grade worked on world geography in order to gain a better understanding of people in different lands. The eighth grade had a thorough study of the Constitution and gave safety programs for primary and kindergarden grades. Miss Windberg also sponsored the patrol boys. Junior Student Council, and was the eighth grade sponsor. Mr. Roman C. Yatchak taught physical education for the elementary grades through high school. He was the football, basketball, and track coach. In addition, he directs summer play ground activities, high school baseball, American Legion baseball and is life guard at Eddy Park. In his gym classesthe boys learn gymnastics, volley ball and individual sports. Page Sixteen