East High School - Quill Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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pottery in kiln for a lasting finish. East High ' s beautiful decorations during Christmas are furnished by students in the art department. Miss Lundberg, Miss Skarshaug, and students apply their skills in painting and drawing scenery for the fall and spring plays, and for the Synchronettes ' show. The art department has tried something quite different this year. They are weaving rugs in an unusual design pattern. Student Artists Exhibit Talents — 15—

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(Above) Mrs. Griffin, substitute in Mr. Riddle ' s law class, explains details of legal papers to Linda Schoen, Sylvester Strother, and Michael Dickmeyer. (Top Right) Cleaning a typewriter, with assistance from Mr. Wanek, is Neta McBroom. (Center Right) In homemaking class Linda Schoen is taught how to use a sewing machine. (Right) Caught in a moment of achievement is Lonnie Thurman, who is selling an ad for the Quill. Different businesses finance ads to furnish the cost of the Ouill. Commercial law teaches the student the importance of rules and regula- tions made up by authorities with the intent of enforcing justice and keeping peace. The basic concepts of law and the awareness of rights and respon- sibilities granted the citizen are taught in law class. Learning to fasten stitches with a sewing machine is one of the many skills learned in homemaking class. This and many other techniques are taught to prepare a girl for running a well-organized household of her own. Typing class is a necessity to future college students, as well as those who intend to use typing in a vocation. Work Is ir Main Concern — 14 —

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Activity Never Halts (Upper Left) Mr. Tannatt points out to Doug Hcmcr and Jcannic Kirkwood the use of a map. (Upper Right) Miss Brewer is helping Kelly Chamberlain to fill out a program. She is one of seven counselors. (Center) Girls exercise to firm stomach muscles and to better figures. (Right) Boys ' swimming classes build many skills during the year. East High ' s swimming and gym classes em- phasize physical fitness for students. Counselors help students decide what is best for them during coming years. Pupils often en- roll in history to further their acknowledgment of past and present accomplishments, as a key to understanding the future.