Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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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 . . .

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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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HEALTH SERVICE Q Nary a pain need go untreated around here. If there's any trouble, Miss Marie Moran, our nurse, will be glad to see and talk to the student. And who can stay sick for long in the pleasant rooms of the nurse's office, though it's no secret that it's easy to relax on the comfortable beds provided for sick students. Besides the daily service to indisposed students, the health service also has the job of giving each entering student an eye test and weighing them in. CAFETERIA Soft music, good food, and friends-with a spice of pep sessions, birthday parties, Coke ses- sions and study-are the trademark of our Shortridge cafeteria. There's something going on every minute of the dayg study in the morn- ing, several periods of lunchers at noon, and those all-important afternoon Coke sessions add up to a well-rounded schedule. Students asked for something new this year. By popular request, music was played during the lunch periods from the radio room on the third floor. BOOKSTORE Our Shortridge bookstore is really more like a well-stocked stationer's. Students are offered a variety of objects ranging from calculus texts to Kleenex. Now under the direction of Miss Betty Nichol- son, the bookstore is staffed by students who want to help the school. These able salesmen have become adept at finding tickets, locker re- ceipts, and little-used books. OFFICE Our main office is one of the busiest places in school. Visitors for principal Joel W. Hadley and messages at the telephone desk are a part of every day's business. Miss Ula Wright has the job of keeping the office running smoothly, and Miss Fern Warren is always busy keeping her multi records straight and up to date. The pleasant young lady in Mr. Hadley's office is his secretary, Mrs. Donnette Harrison, and Mrs. Margaret Lacey is the person who keeps guidance records and the IQ files. At the attendance desk are Mrs. Natalia Con- ner and Mrs. Josephine Burkeg and students are welcome to visit vice principals Robert E. Green and Claude M. Keesling at any time. Top-Miss Moran, ace cinder remover Second-Food for thought! Third-Shell out! Bottom-Dope on the pupils.