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

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New Horizons in Language Making a dead language come alive is Mrs. Erickson, who teaches Latin and sponsors Latin Club. She also is one of East ' s helpful counselors. Latin and French are taught by Mr. Dolan, who has been at EHS- six years. He also spon- sors French Club and takes tickets at athletic events. This year French, German, Latin, and Spanish are the language courses offered to EHS students. In each of these classes emphasis is placed on vocabulary building, grammatical structure, laboratory drills, and reading and writing the language. German and sophomore En- glish are taught by Mr. Calt- vedt, who is at East for his second year. He also sponsors German Club and assists with Pep Club. Espanol is a popular foreign language at EHS. It is taught by Miss Gillespie, who also spon- sors East ' s Spanish Club. Learning While They Teach Miss Barnes Mr. Berg Mr. Beutal Mr. Bulmahn Mr. Cabbage Miss Cassill Mr. Chaska Mr. Connors Mr. Crandell Mrs. Eherline Miss Fedro Mr. Gabel Mr. Graziano Mr. Haber Miss Hart Mr. Holland Mr. Hornback Mr. Kerr Miss Lavorato Mr. McCoy Miss Moore Mr. Mulneaux Mr. Phillips Mr. Streyffeller Miss Studins Miss Wheelhouse

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Understanding the World of Art Scenery for plays, publicity posters, and occasion cards sent out by the school are a few of the extra services performed by East High ' s Art Department. At East, first-year art involves simple drawing and design. Second year is based on color theory and painting. Third year deals with advanced drawing, print making, sculpture, advanced painting, and com- mercial techniques. Art is given only for those interested in wanting to develop their skills through the fine opportunities offered. Miss Skarshaug heads the Art Department and co-sponsors the Art Club. She is shown helping Sharon Manual with a crafts project. Beginning his teaching career is Mr. Nicolet. He teaches fine arts and is also co-adviser of the Art Club. Students Create Beauty with Music Our Music Department adds much to the spirit of East High. We are grateful to the band for displaying their fine talents at basketball and football games as well as our pep assemblies. This year our choir gave performances at several junior high schools, the Nativity, and other school assemblies. The highlight of the choir ' s performances this year was Rodgers and Hammerstein ' s musical, ' The King and I. Mr. Mahaffey directs the Instrumental Music Department and acts as adviser for the Majorettes, Flag Twirlers, and Drill Team. He also was co-direc- tor of our school musical. Heading the Vocal Music Depart- ment is Mrs. Lutz. Her vocal music classes include A Cappella Choir, Girls ' Glee Club, and Boys ' Glee Club. She was also the co-director of our school musical, The King and I. Skills Prepare Us for the Future The general objective of our Homemaking Depart- ment is to develop creative ability and understanding in running an efficient home. In cooking classes, girls learn basic steps in kitchen planning, management of time, nutrition, and proper preparation of foods. Learning to use patterns and to work with different types of fabrics is the main task of the sewing classes. Home management and family living classes em- phasize areas of study in management of time, money, energy, personality improvement, preparation for mar- riage, marriage itself, and child care. Miss Grabill, who has been with us for six years, is helping Terry Hardenbrook with a homemaking project. Home management, family living, and cooking are taught by Mrs. Abramson, who is with us for her first year. — 14—

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Learning Fundamentals and Safety Teaching the fundamentals of Mechanical Drawing, General Metalshop, Woodworking and Auto Mechanics is the duty of the Industrial Arts Department. Also pictured are the Drivers ' Training teachers, who teach the rules of driving and the operation of an automobile. Above are (left to i ight ) Mr. Bergman, who teaches Mechanical Drawing ; Mr. Moulin, Auto Mechanics teacher; Mr. Mommer, who teaches General Shop; Mr. Rasmussen, Woodworking teacher; Mr. Mr Adam who, in addition to being a Drivers ' Education teacher, is assistant football coach and coach of the sophomore baseball team ; and Mr. Sargent, Drivers ' Education teacher. Pictured below: (left to right) Mr. Baeth, who teaches swim- ming, P.E., and coaches the swimming team : Mrs. Knott, P.E. teacher and GRA and Leaders ' Club adviser; Mr. Bagdonas. P.E. instructor equipment manager, and head of the Physical Education Department; Miss Stewart, who teaches P.E., swimming, and advises the Synchro- nettes ; and Mr. Savage, P.E. instructor and coach of football and baseball. Goal: Physical Fitness With emphasis on physical fitness, students in Physical Education participate in everything from touch football to modern dancing. Sophomores are required to take swim- ming. The curriculum of P.E. provides an hour each day in which students can enjoy themselves, while also learning the importance of sportsmanship, leadership and responsibility. — 16—