Enterprise High School - Encoala Yearbook (Enterprise, AL)

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Self-expression and creativity became an inte- gral part of life at EHS. Students found outlets for their cultural awakening through participation in the many facets of both art and music. Enterprise High realized that a complete appreciation of the arts can lead to greater aesthetic and academic un- derstanding and thus offered both choral and in- strumental music as well as art. Mr. McMillan’s skilled direction led to an exciting year of band. Fine Arts Department Promotes Creativity Mr. Thompson’s informal classes provided a new experience in learning:. 28 In his first year as Choral Director, Mr. Porter proved out- standing:.

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Training Corps Sergeant Duhaime ROTC Expressions Pressure as MT-1 took speed tests in assembling a disassembling to M-l rifle... Apprehensiveness sophomores felt during their first inspection ... Faintness due to locked knees cutting cirrculation ... Mental strain answering questions about current events and class lec- tures before a promotion board — Jitteriness as rifle team coach Sgt. Duhaime’s soothing voice threatened “You drop another shot and I’ll break your head!” Constantly forgetting rifle cards ... Wishing it were a windy day when the sponsors come out to record demerits and merits ... Shining shoes right before inspection only to have a girl step on them ... Spending hours polishing brass then someone sticks their fingers on it... Getting food from dinner on his uniform ... Wearing Navy blue socks when you thought they were black ... Stuffing hair up under his cap only to have it fall during inspection ... 27

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Vocation Adds Scope to Curriculum Miss Botts creates activity in her classes. Mrs. Kelley teaches the art of sewing. Mrs. Thompson begins new teaching techniques. The Vocational Department in Enterprise High School continued to grow this year. The various classes were concerned with preparing the high school student to cope with the business world fol- lowing graduation. The business education part of the department offered courses in typing, book- keeping, shorthand, and business math. Distributive Education gave high school stu- dents a chance to work in retailing and sales. Vocational Industrial education involved many students as well. The Business Department offered the college- bound student a course in personal use typing to help prepare him for summer jobs and college work. 79