Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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. . 'te if Q Dale McLean N A ' is A -iiyisi E Donna Whitaker Donna Yeast Art department develops students' artistic skills Drawing, painting, and crafts are only a few of the many areas covered by the art department. During the first year, study of elements and principles of design, composition, layout, color, lettering, and perspective are explored. Improv- ing artistic abilities is the goal of second and third year classes. Second semester offers a class for those interested in the history of art. Students who develop their skills may be chosen for Dorian Art or other special honors. Senior Teresa Backstrom said, We're graded on the quality and creativity of our work. It isn't as easy as it may sound. 27

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., E Tom Cady iyig A- Hugh Drake ,L.L .lean Frazier . V Debbie Goetz W V 1 :f x ' W QW- . Ted Leverenz Bob VanderLinden PE tests challenge fitness of students PE is one required course where students can get a break from paper work. During the year students participate in various activities which they may choose according to their own inter- ests. Selections include such activities as basket- ball, jogging, and dancing. Highlighting the course were the physical fit- ness tests given in the fall. Students were able to compete against and compare themselves with other students in their grade. Among the harder tests were the I2-minute run for the boys and the 6-minute run for the girls. Less endurance was required for the vertical jump and the 40-yard dash. l. Pat Drottz clings to the inner tube for dear life. 2. Kathy Blodgett enjoys making up gym. 3. Chuck Cantrell anxiously waits to return the serve. 4. Mark Killin practices CPR in gym class while Mr. Tom Cady supervises. 5. Dave Sydnes eagerly works on his painting. 6. Tina Daily concentrates as she works on her drawing. 7. Dan Collins gets helpful advice from Mrs. Donna Yeast. 26 DNR we 'iii ,sew . l 2 3

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Richard Baber F5 Carroll Bennink zl , Karl Killinger V Music stirs interest for student activites The Music Department is composed of both vocal and instrumental sections. Classes are designed to accommodate students with varying degrees of skill, talent, and interest. In some ofthe classes, time is spent studying the origin and history of music, while in others, time is spent preparing for vocal and instru- mental performances. Many Concerts and shows are performed througout the year for the public. l. Concert Choir practices in the music room. 2. Richard Baber rehearses a song with his students. 3. Carroll Bennink directs Con- cert Choir. 4. Tammy Rice takes time out of sewing class to trim her finger nails. 5. Marlin Reisman threatens to give Brian Wombold a haircut during foods class. 6. Janice Roxberg helps Beth Wright put a hem in a dress. 7. Betty Edwards trys to figure out what John Morgan has created. 28 IN