St Andrews High School - Tower Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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Drama student, Kathy Ross, portrays the character of an angry mother. Physical Education, dancing, clothing and drama are the special interest courses offered at St. Andrew's. Physical fitness, a knowledge of basic rules and good sportsmanship are the re- sults of gym classes at St. Andrew's. Dancing is a class taken by sophomores which teaches them basic dance steps and social etiquette. The terms bias, selvedge, and placket are familiar to cloth- ing students who learn the useful art of sewing. In drama aspiring actresses acquire poise and learn the art of expressing themselves. iw, fab: . Special nterests Egifii A ' ,V '.,L, -f,, - 'assi 'Za ' I1 Changing hemlines poses a problem for clothing stu- dents. 33 Gym Class learns to make itat winning basket. K t i

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In our business department, potential secretaries are taught the use of various types of modern office equipment. Stu- dents of typing learn the fundamentals of office work as well as first aid for bro- ken finger nails. Although Gregg short- hand seems confusing at first, future stenographers master the skill of turning words into legible signs. The most notice- able results of the bookkeeping class are uncluttered desks and organized files. An important part of their course is learning proper selection of clothes, becoming hair styles, and the general deportment a secretary needs. Business Even one mistake is forbidden in the Typing II class This is where the paper goes. But what do you do with this? asks Nora Gaylor.

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.asa ,, V, .sm , 1.a,,mH ,. ,. 1. Choral students blend voices in an informal get-together. Fine An appreciation of the arts broadens the students' cultural horizons. Study- ing compositions from the classical to the impressionistic period, Music Ap- preciation Class provides the students with listening experience and a sound basis for discriminating musical judg- ment. Relaxing, stimulating, enjoyable - these are the adjectives most fre- quently applied to the art classes of St.Andrew,s,In these informal groups, ingenuity, imagination, and enthusiasm are important requirements. Students exchange constructive criticism and compliments as they work on their projects. Examples of their work in painting, drawing, and collage are dis- played throughout the room. Wheth- er the students plan a career in fashion designing, interior decorating, or com- mercial art, they acquire an apprecia- tion of the beauty in the world around themf' Arts Seniors follow the music as they lis- ten to Schuhert's Unfiinisbed Sym- phony. 34