Bloomington High School - Aepix Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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Under the guidance of Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Aamot art students enrolled in a va- riety of classes. These classes included pot- tery, sculpture, drawing and painting. For those students with exceptional ability sen- ior studio was offered. To expand their knowledge students participated in a variety of field trips to art institutes, shows. and museums. Brad Butzirus puts the finishing touches on a art project. ART STUDE DRAW IT ELL. ., 1 Tim Bradstreet contemplates about what to draw next. lnkwork draws smiles from Mika Takano and Chris Myers. Mr. Curtis and Mrs. Aamot spend many hours cleaning up their routine 24

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l Q - -. t E GLI H PRGVES REWARDI G g ff .-1 jiliiff 32 k . .. F9 ,- fem: fi : ,Q X,,,,,,,..... Stephanie Ireland speaks up in class, Mrs. Smith begins further explanation of Americas early literary traditions. American literature keeps students interested. Miss Coffman shares a story. The English department, again this year, offered a wide variety of courses. One major change in the English program was that juniors were required to enroll in an American literature class. Mr. De- Jaeger led a staff of thirteen teachers who taught twenty-nine different courses. These courses ranged from introduction to world literature and communication skills to drama and masterpieces of British lit- erature. Students not only worked on im- proving their grammar, spelling, and vo- cabulary, but they also gave impromptu speeches, read short stories, and studied legendary tales. Staff: Front Row: Mrs. Watterson. Mrs. Rozboril, Mr. Lauer. Second Row: Miss Coffman. Miss Chiles, Mr. Harter. Mr. Connolly. Third Row: Dr. Fry, Mr. Delaeger. Absent: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Lienhart. 23

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Gene Hetz spends another busy day at the bandsaw. ii as Q Mr. Huntman provides help with engine repairs. .Q Gibby Crutcher uses the radial saw to finish a job. Mr. Bishop gives George Stiger some extra help. STUDE MAKE CAREER CHGICES At BHS industrial technology, formerly industrial arts, existed to provide educa- tional experiences in industry for young people. One main experience was understand- ing industry and its roots in today's com- plex society. Furthermore, in all classes. Q both boys and girls studied applicable . skills and worked with the materials, methods, and processes of drafting, elec- tronics, electricity, graphic arts fprint- ingj, metalworking, power mechanics, and woodworking. These experiences helped students make career choices and gave them basic skills in a selected career. Mr. Frank, Mr. Serivner, Mr. Brumley, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Huntman, Mr. Baker. 25