Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Safety Ed Stifles HOWARD AMERSON WESLEY R. BOWERS Possible Killers “Any driver is eligible to become an instrument of death, says Mr. Howard Amerson. chairman of the Safety Education Department. In order to avoid a fatal mistake while driving, the depart- ment offers students the opportunity to become more skilled and better acquainted with their cars and the state laws. Three new Plymouths are avail- able to students for behind-the-wheel practice. Driv- ing is done before and after regular school hours. “Shock films, reaction, glare recovery, and depth perception tests are all used in this program aimed at developing responsibility, and promoting safety among drivers. 27 Pam Draney becomes acquainted with driving techniques in one of the new Plymouth training cars.

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a New Machines Aid Business Skills “Our courses provide the two-fold advantage of personal and professional application.” Because of this, Mrs. Howard feels the Business Education Department, which she heads, has practical knowl- edge to offer every student. Subjects included within the field focus on business aspects ranging from basic principles to acquiring skill on a wide range of machines. This year a new IBM electric typewriter, a printing calculator, and a system of team teaching assisted in the presentation of sub- ject matter. PETER R. ANSELMO NATALIE HAHN WILLIAM E. HICKEY DORIS J. HOWARD, CHAIRMAN ED LITTLETON ARTHUR D. PETERSON 26 LARKY READER PAUL J. SANDER Nancy Cameron concentrates on drills to increase her typing ability.

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Body Development Taught In P.E. “The mind and the body arc essentially one. Roth must be developed,” states Mr. Bob Hendricks, head of the physical education department. This need for physical as well as intellectual develop- ment forms the foundation of the program. In addition to body development, the staff attempts to acquaint the students with a variety of activi- ties which will open an avenue for leisure time. Staff members also coach the interscholastic teams, pom-pon girls and cheerleaders. These are a type of accelerated activity for the talented few in this area. BOB HENDRICKS, VIRGINIA SLOBODNIK CHAIRMAN Nancy Baar, Cynthia Northrup, and Pam Engebretson practice to develop their skills in tennis. Iennis is only one of 28 many activities physical education students are introduced to.