Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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THE NEW CRESCENT Miss Nutt (upper photo) and a scene in the school library. We have reason to be proud of our school library. It is not only a place where the students may broaden their minds, but it is also a nice place to meet that certain girl friend or pal, providing you can secure a library permit. And what a satisfactory place to sleep! There's no danger of being hit by paper wads or rulers as in the study hall—much. But we are being more facetious than truthful; for, in spite of some students using the library for purposes not intended, there are many of a more-industrious nature who find the library indispensable to their work. The library has increased each year in popularity since its beginning in 1930. It is under the efficient supervision of Miss Martha Nutt, University of Illinois, De Pauw university, A.B. Butler university. Every subject that is studied in high school, or perhaps we should say every subject that is taught, along with many others are thoroughly reviewed by the reference books in the library. There are seven complete sets of the latest encyclopedias, a set of history encyclopedias, and dictionaries covering the English and a few foreign languages departments. The equipment of the library is of fine quality and is kept in good condition. Also, credit must be given to our efficient library assistants. They give willingly of their time in keeping the library in order, if possible. We know their assistance is of great help to Miss Nutt. COURTESY Courtesy! How often we hear that word, and yet how often we neglect its true-meaning. Thank you” and if you please” mean nothing if the expressions are used without sincerity. Of course, to use these phrases without meaning them is better than overlooking them entirely, but what a happy world this would be if everyone were truly courteous! To be able to thank people gracefully, to perform small services willingly, and beg pardon easily, to be sincere—THAT is truly being courteous. Page Sixteen

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mi: M.W ( KUSCIvYI LET’S BE PRACTICAL Instructors: Upper, Harry House, Vern Shinn ; Lower. Palmer Davis, Helen Benedict. Classes: Upper, Shop (Mr. House); Mechanical Drawing (Mr. Shinn). Lower, Voc. Agriculture (Mr. Davis); Art (Miss Benedict). In obscure corners of our school are four profitable courses to any student and especially to the one adopting one of these as a life vocation. The first is our art department under the supervision of Miss Helen Benedict, who received her B.S. at Ball State Normal in Muncie. She is striving to teach art students true appreciation of art and how to apply it to everyday life. The next department is Mechanical Drawing taught by Mr. Vern Shinn, who received his B.S. at Ball State Normal in Muncie and took graduate work at Butler. In the eyes of the instructor there are four objectives. The first, to develop the power of visualization; second, to strengthen the constructive imagination; third, to train in exactness of thought; and fourth, to give modern commercial practice in making drawings. The third department is partial to boys, under the instruction of Mr. Harry House, who obtained his B.S. at Bradley Polytechnic Institute in Peoria, Illinois. Elwood’s shop courses are designed to give the boy a general knowledge of the manipulation of hand tools and of machine operation. He is given an opportunity to discover his abilities, his likes and dislikes of some of the more common trade operations. The fourth and last is Mr. Palmer Davis’ Vocational Agriculture department. Mr. Davis was a student at Purdue, where he was awarded his B.S.A. This course gives an intelligent appreciation of and sympathetic attitude toward the social and economic problems of the farm and farm home; it shows the possibilities of farming as a vocation and furnishes a scientific knowledge of the best farm practices.

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THE NEW CRESCENT TIME ON YOUR HANDS To many of us the word hobbies may not have a very significant meaning. To know one's hobby is to know his character, and to make him a better friend. When we think of the word hobbies, we are reminded of two distinct phases: it may be considered as a pastime or as one’s work. Some people very much enjoy their special work and regard it as mere pleasure rather than a monotonous ordeal which they must go through every day. On the other hand a hobby may be extra work or enjoyment, and if used in this manner may be termed as a pastime. We all have our likes and dislikes, and this is clearly brought out when one chooses his hobby. By this we can see how it is so easy to determine one’s character by the hobby he or she chooses. There is a large variety of hobbies and if we were to learn the hobbies of several people, we would find this to be true. There are some people who like to work crossword puzzles, and find much enjoyment by doing so. This is a pastime and one that is entertaining as well as educational. Some people like to read, do garden work, fish, swim, hike, sew. These are all chosen according to the likes and the dislikes of the person choosing them. Other hobbies include creative work, constructive work, motoring, art, and many others which are too numerous to mention. Hobbies are the best way to characterize a person; and if we knew the hobbies of our teachers, perhaps we would understand and value their friendship more. TEACHERS HOBBIES Mr. Nuding-—Automobile driving. Mr. Lindley—Pinochle and billiards. Mr. Forney—Cabinet making. Mr. Kratli—Constructive work. Mr. Ashton—Fishing. Mr. G. Smith—Hunting. Miss Grosswege—Reading. Miss McDermitt—Sewing and gardening. Mr. Waymire—Bird study. Miss Allen—Basketball games. Miss Cox—Gardening. Miss Price—Golfing and swimming. Miss Nuzum-—Having parties. Mr. Hosier—Sports follower. Miss Foote—Writing poetry. Mr. Shinn—Sports. Miss Nutt—Sewing and cooking. Mrs. Records—Reading. Mr. Davis—Sports. Mr. House—Aviation work. Miss Grishaw—Creative work. Miss Koons—Handwork and swimming. Mr. Hillis—Mechanics. Supt. Smith—Fishing. Mr. Brown—Fishing. Miss McCammon—Music and interior decorating. Miss Kantner—Reading magazines. Miss Benedict—Art. Pag Seventeen