Abraham Lincoln High School - Railsplitter Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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Art classes improve basic artistic skills Offering a variety of classes, the art depart- ment provides the basics for students planning to continue in Art. Drawing, painting, and crafts are only a few of the many areas covered. Studentsalso learn todevelopan appreciation for the history of art. Improving artistic skill is the goal of second 4 and third year classes. Students who develop

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Tom Cady Hugh Drake Jean Fraizer Bob VanderLinden John Van Why m Co-cd gym program stresses competition The physical education program is not only a required class, but also a necessary one. The semesters are divided into six-week units of various activities. The units are choosen strictly by the stu- dents according to their own interests. Selections include individual activities as well as team activi- ties. Students are able to compete against and com- pare themselves to other students. The PEOPEL program (Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners) was a new pilot program offered second semester. It provided individualized learning made possible through trained student aides. The PEOPEL class was under the guidance of physical education spe- cialists, Tom Cady and Ronadel Davis. Mr. Cady said, The PEOPEL class was one of the most rewarding experiences I ' ve had in 31 years of teaching. 1. Students listen to instructions before starting a vigorous work-out in the weight room. 2. Sophomores Denise May and LeAnn Browne participate in an aerobics class. 3. Tom Cady explains to PEOPEL class the importance of basic water skills. 4. Art student Guy Newman works intently to finish his painting. 5. Mark Ladurini seems be to enjoying the progress of his work. 6. Craig Ballard studies his version of art appreciation.

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Carroll Bennink Karl Killinger Vocal, band courses promote future goals The music department is composed of seven different classes, all varying in degrees of skill. The department is both vocal and instrumen- tal, and requires talent in each field. All the classes meet at least four times a week learning new material for various shows put on thoughout the year for the public. All the time and effort are not just musical; they spend a particular amount of time study- ing the history of music. These vocal and instrumental courses provide students with basic training that assists for future vocational areas. Every student participating in the music department receives a full credit from the course. 1. Hilary Brown (far right) marvels at Ruth Patch ' s sing- ing ability. 2. Carroll Bennink is pleased with the sounds of Concert Choir. 3. Concert Choir practices a unison yawn. 3. Kelly Venn and Sue Boubin prepare a muffin batter in their foods and nutrition class. 5 6. Liz Pinnick and Trudy Wheeler cut out patterns for a project in their sewing class. 7. Pat Schwartz speaks to an attentive Personal Family Living class. 30