Shortridge High School - Annual Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Gymncists build strong minds cincl muscles , f gy, Physical education students actively engage in a game of basketball One, two, three, lift that knee! Executive changes in the Physical Education Department began a new era for Shortridge gym pupils. Wil- liam Merrill, new department head, stressed the purpose of the depart- ment as physical education and recreation. A The recent administration policies decidedly paved the way for more recreation in the department's cur- riculum. A four-lane electric bowling alley was acquired as a donation to Shortridge High School. Among newly proposed courses were wrestling, archery, tennis, vol- leyball, golf, ping-pong, and camp- ing. Professionals in these activities will be employed to demonstrate the basic skills required in such sports.

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Girls odd feminine touch fo ROTC corps Shortridge ROTC cadets served under a new commandant, Nl-Sgt. Claud Shanks. The corps' new look also included eleven girl sponsors and an all-girl drill team. Thirty-four girls were selected for the team after all-school auditions. They marched with the unit in the Veteran's Day Parade, the Homecoming Parade, and performed during half-times at home basketball games. The Rifle Team was involved in several competitions with other city and cou nty schools, including shoulder-to--shoulder matches, the unit postal match, and the Sweet Sixteen Rifle Match. The drill team competed in four major drill meets, and performed for various activities throughout the year. The Color Guard participated in pep sessions, and presented the colors befo re home basketball games. The Honor Guard provided special guard services for many pro- grams and officials during the year. -Wm W-Qvw..,.,,,nhm'MMMH Sgt. Claud Shanks instructs his class concerning rank patches. The ROTC Drill Team prepares a new routine. Alan McCullough and Eric Franklin receive congratulations. ...-

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