George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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TAP-tap-tap-whir-r-r-r-is it a gym class or the shops? Guess again. That's it-the commercial department. Earnest students bend over their typewriters pecking away to the tune of the Victrola. And in the corridor the comptometer machines are more popular than Thompkins's on a hot day. In this department students are trained to be eihcient office workers by studying shorthand, typing, business organization, and bookkeeping. The class in office practice turns out neat and accurate tests and lists and innumerable cards for other departments and roll rooms. All of the work in the commercial department is practical and exceedingly useful. nur mr- :auf un nuinn. . un nn' nu? THE ART DEPARTMENT ofers continuous double per- iod courses in art throughout the four years of high school. In addition, one-period classes in show card and art appreciation are included. However, as our school has de- veloped, the demand for special courses in commercial art, stage craft, and costume design has grown. It is hoped that these may be included soon. The work in the general courses from Art I through Art IV meets the needs of students whether having special art ability or not. It is planned to give a wide range of work in various mediums providing a continuous release of creative powerg to familiarize the students with the best products of the past and present, and to develop an appreciation and power of discrim- ination involved in the various fields of observation and selection in everyday life. Art V through VIII continues this plan, but also gives an opportunity for the development of those especially interested in the subject for a future vocation. The art department also has sponsored several exhibits this year. The students interested in furthering art interests outside of classes formed the Art Club. The members are recognized by a symbol of art, a tiny gold palette with stones representing colors. The club members have taken trips to see several exhibits. During the year Mrs. Walter Mitchel gave a talk on ceramics. At Christmas, the club contributed cheer to the sick and crippled children at the Riley Hospital by creating miniature decorative fiowers made from scraps of colored paper, tooth picks, and corks to be used on trays. The Art Club was sponsored by Miss Whitmire this year. Officers for the first semester were Janet Ernst, president, Harvey Slaughter, vice presidentg Beatrice Wright, secretary, and Cleatis Wright, treasurer. The officers for the second semester were Harvey Slaughter, president, Emery Creekbaum, vice presidentg Cecelia George, secretaryg and Beatrice Wright, treasurer. I14l

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