Abilene High School - Orange and Brown Yearbook (Abilene, KS)

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Construction, Crops, And Cars Appeal To Students Eleven courses of study were offered in the vocational building. These ranged from the areas of agriculture and farm manage- ment to general shop and auto mechanics. Basic Agriculture served as an introduc- tion into crops, soils, record-keeping, weld- ing, and livestock. 'Training in Technical Agriculture included cereal crop produc- tion, conservation, animal nutrition, and weed control. Boys interested in occupa- tions, such as carpentry, farming, and ma- chinery construction repair, benefited from Agriculture Mechanics. Senior boys who were interested in farming occupations found Farm Management worthwhile. Two or more subjects, such as small engines and sheet metal, were taught si- multaneously in general shop. Safety and knowledge of the use of hand and power equipment was stressed in Industrial Arts I-II, while the advanced students were al- lowed to construct projects of their own choosing. The basic theory of all automobile components was applied to the students' personal c.ar engines in Auto Mechanics. Mechanical drawing instruction enabled at -2 ,QB rlii fr. Goggles everywhere! might well be stated after visiting AHS auto mechanics and voca- tional classes. The instruments became a re- quired item during all lab sessions this year. Eugene Carlile, B.S. CFL Hays Statel, M.S., KK. S. U.l, lndustrial Arts, Adult Ed., Student Council Robert F. Holeman. BS., M.S., CFL Hays Statel, Auto. Mech., Wrestling Donald D. Feller, BS., CPittsburg Statel, M.S., fColo. Statel, Industrial Arts, Athletic Director, Football, Track I. M. Frey, B.S., M.S., CK. S. U.l, Voc. Agri., Gen. Shop, Agri. Busi- ness, FFA the students to read and draw orthographic projection and pattern development ings. tt Dovetails and slides provide a challenging drawing project for mechanical drawing stu- dent, Dennis Throne. s -gl'Z.i3lr,i55z- V lm I' 'Il I 5 Er, .. in lfief .ff lg If

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Bernadette Hawkes. BA., fK.S.U.J, Phys. Ed, Health, Fr. Class, Pep Club, Drill Team, Gym- nastics Iudith Peterson, B.S., fPittsburq Siatel, Home EC., FHA, lr. Class Edward S. Hankins. B.S., Pittsburg Statel, Phys. Ed., Health, Athletic Director, A-Club, Foot- ball, Basketball, Tennis Ray L. Salyer. B.S., CK.S.U.l, Biology, Drivers Ed., Football, Basketball, Track Shall we measure this hem for a mini- dress? inquires Kathy Linder of home eco- nomics classmate, Diane Sleichter. sa, Muscular tone and balance creased throuqh daily calisthenics in the physical education classes. Instruction, Activity Fills Fitness Program Vigorous activities in the forms of team and individual sports, indoor games, obsta- cle courses, and calisthenics helped to de- velop able bodies in the physical education courses. Required of all freshmen and soph- omores, the ability to work with others was emphasized. Improvement of the student's physical, emotional,and mental health was aided in the health classes by studying or- ganic and functional diseases, and acquir- ing an understanding of the basic struc- tures and functions of the body. Thirty hours of classroom instruction and .at least six hours practice driving were required of all driver training students. The skillful techniques of operating an auto- mobile with special emphasis on defensive driving were taught by films, lectures, and actual driving in the dual-controlled car. Each of the seven areas of homemaking were studied in three courses of Home Eco- nomics. Clothing, foods, social maturity, and consumer buying were emphasized in the classes of Home Economics I-IV. Family living, which served as preparation for fu- ture domestic positions, included explora- tion .of the purpose of family life, its place in society, budgets, and interior decoration.

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J QQ Gerald L. Laudermillr. B.A., lSan Diego Slatel, Vocal Music, Pep Club, Operetta, Christmas Vespers Duane Haqslrand, B.M., lBeihCmy Coll, M.M., Cincinnati Conserv. of Musicl, Instrumental Music O ere a Chri 1- , p it , s mas Vespers Earl L. Blair. B.A., M.S., KK. UQ, Ari, Ir. Class, Opereiia Iust cr dab of orange should be enough , figures Pat Hus- ton as she completes one of several paintings to be dig- played at Spring Open House. Q . E Fine Arts Contribute To Culture At AHS Two choruses, girls' glee club, and the ensemble formed the core of the vocal mu- sic department. Achievement of better tone and greater proficiency in reading music were the main objectives of these three groups. The concert band's schedule was dom- inated by early morning practices, trips around the state, and home performances. New routine steps learned at summer camps highlighted the half-time drills. Introduction of the visual arts was the purpose of Art 1-2. This was accomplished by the use of a workshop situation in which the student learned art techniques by using the many materials available to artists to- day. Beginning students practiced the fund- amentals of pencil sketching perspective drawing, and design which became the basis not only for what the students creat- ed, but also for understanding the work of others. Materials implemented by second and third year students included: pencil, char- coal, pen, watercolor, tempera, clay, leath- er, and silver. Original creations were also done in oil paints and .acrylics. The experi- enced students were given much more free- dom in the selection of a yearly project and the materials and methods for the comple- tion of the project. Added features such as a trip to Wichita to view egg tempera paintings broadened the knowledge gained in this class. Daily emphasis on technical quality is apparent in this candid rehearsel photo of the mixed chorus. a -J I 16 .ss,m 3-fsv41L... 74 .L., yiv T