Arcadia High School - Olympian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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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.

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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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Creativity Goal Of Industrial Arts JIM MULLER, WALTER TAMASAUCKAS ROLAND WILLIAMS CHAIRMAN “We’re operating a creative, experimental labora- tory. not a glorified repair shop,” asserts Mr. Wil- liams of the Industrial Arts Department. Besides teaching the principles of construction and design emphasis is placed on increasing consumer knowl- edge. developing practical abilities in electronics, and in use and maintenance of common tools. The industrial arts field is a proving ground for appli- cation of knowledge in all fields. Courses of study include woodworking I, II, and III, in addition to mechanical drawing I and II. 29 Ken Schcitlin uses one of the modern electric tools employed by the Industrial Arts Department.