Arlington High School - Accolade Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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w 1 il 'Hs Nw-... Even Picasso had to make his beginning someplace. NVe need only wait for the years to tell just how many budding Picassos the Arlington Art Department has produced. Cer- l tainly, the aspiring artists can make a good beginning here. Consisting of four qualified members, john Simpson, head of the department, liarl Snellenberger, Warreii Sprunger, and john Vardaman, the art department is a Well-staffed segment of Arlington. lt is doubtful that art students in any other Indiana high school work in such complete and productive facilities. The l l . . . . i materials and furnishings in the department were chosen on the basis of their educational and practical features. The products of these classes are proudly displayed in ihe corridor just outside the first floor art rooms, Additional advantages to Arlington art students include the departments role in local contests and exhibits and its sponsorship of the Arlington Art Club, Students in this art class learn the difficulties of portrait painting hy sketching classmates jim Fargo and Kit lfield. Increase Recognition Achieved Throughout the Year Art student Sherry Carmach displays her talents as she paints a still life scene in class. Sherry. as well as other students, has the opportunity to share her work with classmates as it is displayed in the corridors. , WW? E

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6' , bg, I W, Qi, .aug g. 'D 1, Arlington's Boys' Glee Club is led by Ralph Horine as they practice an arrangement of one of their songs. They often perform for their fellow students. Musicians and Artists Sarah Harper and Charlagene Price present a duet for the Girls' Glee Club. Members of the group often sing solos or duets for their classmates. 1 ik. V, V ,. ww, Stud to Further Improve and Providing both Arlington and the community with music, the Arlington Music Department consists of several groups. Under the capable leadership of Miss Priscilla Smith, Ralph Horine, and Gerald Knipfel, the glee clubs learn the basic musical skills. Also under the leadership of Ralph Horine are the Arlingtones and the Concert Choir, both of which are active in school and civic projects. Mrs. Rosaline Longshore, the composer of the Hymn to Arlington , is the accompanist for the choirs. She plays for any group or person who needs accompaniment. Miss Priscilla Smith, the department head, is in charge of the Arlington orchestra. lt is through her efforts that the school is able to enjoy fine music. The sounds of the pep band, marching band, and concert band are familiar to all. led by Gerald Knipfel, these groups often participate for the benefit of community and school. The Music Department offers a place of learning for any student xx ho wishes to avail himself of its services. E.

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Boys and Girls Take Pride in Finished Products The modern well-equipped Industrial Arts Department offers a variety of opportunities to boys who are interested in a vocational future, Arlingtonites learn many practical skills in wood lab, metal lab, electric lab, drafting, mechani- cal arts, and graphic arts. Most boys find it most profitable to take at least one year of each of these courses in order to find which skill they are best suited for. Such skills are electrical wiring, sanding, varnishing, the basic essentials of welding, foundry work, soldering, riveting, and tempering are learned in electric, metal, and wood labs. Related to these courses are mechanical drawing, graphic arts, and drafting for students interested in an engineering career. These courses deal with exacting measurements, and the drawing ability of the student. The talents developed in the Industrial Arts Department provide an invaluable backgtoud for future use.