Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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HISTORY Readin', 'ritin', 'rithmetic-that's basic educa- tion. But Shortridge High School doesn't stop there! Take the history department for example. We at Shortridge can learn almost anything about history from the early beginnings of civi- lization in some European cave right down to the latest action on the Korean battle front. There's a whole list of special courses available, too. Students who are interested in our own state may learn Indiana history, and a special class reviews the whole social science Held in preparation for College Board tests. The new, one-semester, two-period Government and Problems classes have made it possible for many students to see examples of our govern- ment in action, and one or two pioneer classes have been following a special program of lectures, visits and special reports. Here is help yourself education at its best. The history department can teach you anything you want to learn land more, besidesl. LIBRARY You have a question? Ask the librarian. That's a standard an- swer for any puzzle at Shortridge. The Char- ity Dye library is crammed with informa- tion and reading matter of all sorts, and the key to this treasure chest lies with Mrs. Esther Cavanaghg her assist- ant, Mrs. Grace John- song and their staff of student helpers. All of them are ready to help at any time. Right-See how we study? Top-A serious discussion in progress. Bottom-Mr. Nipper strives to make his point clear. 25

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SCIENCE Included in the Shortridge curriculum are 22 science courses. Among these are Phys- iography I and II, Botany I and II, Zoology I and II, Biology I and II, Physiology, Geology, His- tory of Science, Psychology, Physics I and II, Electronics I and II, Aeronautics I and II and Chemistry I through IV. The department also sponsors science clubs and trips. Each year students look forward to visiting Indiana parks. Robert Grubbs heads the physical science department and Robert Black the natural science department. COMMERCE The commerce department, headed by Miss Trella Wood, teaches the basic requirements of the business world to stu- dents of Shortridge. The courses offered include Junior Business I and II, Busi- ness Arithmetic I and II, and Senior Arithmetic. It also offers Typing I and II, Shorthand I through IV, Bookkeeping I through III, Economic Geogra- phy, Business Law, Machine Cal culation I and II, Office Train ing, and Retail Problems. Top-Na:SO4 yields . . . Middle-Hot rod enthusiasts go for this velocity problem. Bottom-Pupils strive for 50 words per.

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Mob scene. PHYSICAL ED To promote health for mind and body through accurate information and regular exercise: this could be the motto of the Shortridge physical education department. Those compulsory gym classes are no bore, though, with busy semesters of games. dances and rhythmic exercises for the girls, and basket- ball, baseball, calisthenics, and other activities for the boys. The new Health and Safety course which in- cludes Driver Training has become a welcome addition to the curriculum. Too many cooks . . . Coordination plus. HOME ECONOMICS Glimpses of lovely dresses and the aroma of mysterious baking floating down the hall are tantalizing reminders of the activities of the home economics classes. Many a hungry Short- ridger passing the cooking lab just before lunch has had occasion to envy the busy students: and many a girl has admired the dress or suit another had made in her clothing class. A stitch in time . . .