Adlai E Stevenson High School - Ambassador Yearbook (Prarie View, IL)

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Stevenson Students Put ABC’s to Use Were you one of those Stevenson students who thought Industrial Arts was only for boys? If so, you were probably surprised to find that this department offered something for everyone, boy or girl, college bound or job bound. The courses offered covered a wide area of study, ranging from drafting to lithography. Under the leadership of two new teachers, Mr. Vogtsberger and Mr. Hesse, students in drafting mastered geometric constructions, pic- torial drawings, and architectural design. They became acquainted with terms such as threads and fasteners. Students in Graphic Arts learned various types of printing and had an opportunity to put their knowledge to work in the completion of jobs. This department, however, was not limited to students enrolled in its courses. Most Stevenson students came into contact with Industrial Arts through the Statesman, printed by the advanced printing class. For this department, which kept Stevenson in print, this was a busy year. WILLIAM HESSE—B.F.A. at University of Chicago. Stevenson's print shop at work. RICHARD VOGTSBERGER—B.S. and M.S. at Stout State University; Graphic Arts Club sponsor.

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A pan of soggy newspaper, a chunk of wood, some scraps of metal and a bar of soap, you call that art? It could be in the hands of those students enrolled in the Art Department this last year. For art students this year found, much to their surprise, that art is not always created with paint and brush. They prowled the junk yards in search of choice bits of copper, and shreaked with delight at the sight of a bit of silver. They brought soap and old newspapers from home, and with these odd pieces returned to class to create artistic masterpieces (or in some cases, not so artistic masterpieces). In short, the art department provided an atmosphere of freedom in which students were allowed to try their skill with many medias. The students accepted this challenge of freedom eagerly. With Mr. Machamer and Miss Klieber providing inspiration and guidance, they went on to experiment with many new techniques. And for the Picassos of tomorrow and the less artistically inclined alike, the year was a year of development and achievement. CHARLES MACHAMER—B.F.A. at University of Illinois; De- partment Chairman, Senior Class Advisor. Emphasis on the Creative You ANGELIKA KLIEBER—6.A. at Knox College; Oil Painting. A steady hand and a little skill is all it takes.

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JUNE BERGQUIST—B.S. at Iowa State University; coordinator of school cafeteria . . . BEVERLY ROEDER—-B.S. at Northern Illinois University; sponsor of Future Homemakers of America. As You Sew, So Shall You Rip Have you ever wanted to create your own wardrobe, prepare a tasty meal, or know just how to plan for a formal dinner? The Home Economics courses this year were designed to help the student do just that. To learn these skills, the girls hod at their disposal several tastefully furnished rooms. Cooking was taught in a modern kitchen; social graces were learned in the living room, and there was a separate room for sewing. Through a carefully balanced program of sewing, food preparation, and marketing. Home Ec students became well-rounded homemakers. The experience gained at Stevenson will be invaluable to these girls in their future role as homemaker. A meal in a minute, with the Stevenson touch in it. Careful preparation goes into the planning of a dress. 29