Menard Memorial High School - Menardian Yearbook (Alexandria, LA)

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Physical fitness tests, which were inaugurated by former President John F. Kennedy, help to giye the school an idea of the physical well-being of the students. The teachers of Menard High School recognize the old adage 'CA sound mind in a sound lsodyfi The effect of the physical and mental appearance of the student is so integrated in function that anything that affects the physical affects the mental. and yice-Versa. Hence the physical education program at Men- ard has heen given new emphasis. At the onset of a particular game the student is acquainted with rules, techniques and etiquette of the sport. Although calisthenics make up a large part of the course, football, basketball. volleyhall and handball add yariety to the activity. Physical education. thus, is not only a healthful outlet for excess energy, but is also highly ini- portant in the development of coordination and self control. During the Physical Education period Carlo Spera throws a pass and Danny Juneau attempts to inter- cept it. Exercise Provides Strong, ound Bodies Menard's Physical Education Program keeps students in top Physical C01'1diti0I1-

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, ...M .... --,, w w 51, K K sw K E 't i if i ' 4' X 5 4 2 The joy of cheering as loud as your lungs will permit, the thrill of dancing till your feet ache, the wonderful chore of making decorations for the big dance or other festivity-all of these combine to bring organizations to life in the minds of the students. Confraternity of the Sacred Heart, Key Club, Honor Society-these are as much a part of school as the academic pursuits. ln organizations students work together to accomplish common objectives and in doing so learn the value of cooperation, both in social and civic activities. From this they also learn the quality of leader- ship and thus become the better leaders of tomorrow as well as the better leaders of today.