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

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l WHEN OUR boys graduate after a four years' course in the shops, no one is better qualified than they to step into a job in the industrial world. The increasing num- ber of enrollments shows that the four practical arts are rapidly growing in popularity. Mechanical drawing is a highly skilled art that requires mathematical exactness in the production of con- struction plans and blueprints. Plans for everything from doll houses to two story structures are made here by the boys. In fact, they have undertaken to furnish plans for a home for one of our teachers. Metal work is a four semester course consisting of three main divisions: sheet metal, forging, foundry, and machine shop. Sheet metal and forging are covered the iirst semesterg the second, foundry and bench machine shop. Lathe work is learned the third semesterg and the fourth covers milling machine, shap- er, and advanced machine work. In the Woodshop the boys do miraculous things with rough pieces of lumber. From lathe and turning equipment countless numbers of articles are turned out which rival in workmanship the best that commercial manufacturers can put on the market. Wood Shop IV has accepted a contract from the commercial department to make fifteen typewriter tables. The printshop is of great service to the school because all the forms used in the school, the school paper, and the school annual are printed here by the boys who at the same time get their necessary training. A linotype course is one of the features in printing. This course teaches the modern methods of rapid typesetting employed by all large printing concerns today. Most of the boys who elect four years of printing con- tinue in the printing business. The school may well be proud of the fine work turned out by all the classes in industrial arts. fnnfnn--nn -unfuu nu nninun-' nuTnn THE AIRCRAFT CLUB, which meets weekly on Friday after school, was organized in 1931. The purpose of the club, to stimulate an interest in aviation and its possi- bilities, has been furthered by studying new types of planes, theories of flying, and statistics of fiight, and by building model planes. These models have won a number of competitive prizes in Indianapolis. nn nu - nn- -lnufnniun :minus nnfnn, BATTER UP! First down-er-I mean Swan's Down. No, this isn't an athletic contest. It's the boys' home economics class. This year not only the girls are being taught to cook and set the table, but the boys also have a class in cooking. Rolls, pies, and cakes made by these future chefs have been sold to appreciative customers. We under- stand that the boys are earnest and enthusiastic, and very energetic about scrubbing up. Caps and aprons give them a trig and nifty appearance. Of course, there are classes in foods for the girls also, in which they learn not only how to cook and serve meals but how to plan menus for a lim- ited budget. As a part of the course, the girls serve lunch- eons for some of the teachers, the men's club, and the oliicers of the parent-teacher association. In the clothing classes, matters of color harmony and design are studied besides the practical problems of cutting and making all sorts of garments. This ye ir a number of garments were made for the Red Cross also. Costumes for the speaking choir and the plays, and the curtain for the new picture of George Wallington were made by this department. E161

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USIC FOR EVERY CHILD, and every child for music .... Although some students might resent being called children, this motto of the national music supervisors accurately expresses the aim of our music department, as it gives everyone an opportunity to play or sing. The department is divided into an instrumental and a choral section. The primary purpose of the instrumental division is to teach pupils to play wind and string instru- ments. Through these classes, the Junior Orchestra and band are organized. The more advanced students are admit- ted to the Senior Orchestra, which provides music for school entertainments and organizations. Gold pins are awarded to those who complete four consecutive semesters in the orchestra. A newly organized orchestra provides novel entertainment for scholarship dances, junior vaudeville, and the gym exhibition. Another group consists of a girls' violin quartet with piano accompanist. They played for luncheons and teas, thus acquainting outsiders With Washington high school's music department. The Freshman Chorus, made up of four groups of freshmen, gives those interested in singing an opportunity to display their ability immediately upon entering school. This method has brought to light some very good talent which would not other- wise have been discovered. The next step from the Freshman Chorus is the choir, which features religious selections and anthems. Besides singing at convocations, it furnishes music for the Baccalaureate exercises. The Colonial Chorus consists of the Glee Clubs and is the representative choral organization of Washington. Only advanced students in vocal music are eligible to enter this group. The chorus, besides appearing on programs here, provides music for churches and schools. Awards similar to those given to the Senior Orchestra members are given those who complete four consecutive semesters of work. Other courses offered are harmony, voice, and appreciation. The advanced har- mony class Wrote a new pep song for the school and an aria for the senior play. Students of the classes are taught composition of vocal and instrumental music. The voice class is for those interested in further vocal study. In this class individual instruc- tion is given and several first class singers have been discovered. In the music appreci- ation class, the students learn about famous composers and study the masterpieces of music. Our music department is a credit to the school and an excellent advertisement of the fine work done here. E131