Ben Davis High School - Keyhole Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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The Code! Bond practices under - the direction of Mr. Ray Horton. 3 wma Q, E, Q - ,A I 5 S i Q i P 'Qi The Ben Dovis High School string quartet goes over the program for its next performance. Art, music Patricia Rigdon, o member of the string quarter, runes her violin before c morning practice session. .... 7 i

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, ,, . otn Sheila Hamilton o nd Janis Roush, seniors, hold a difficult position on the balance beam. Ph . Ed. departments aid Giants The physical education and guidance depart- ments of BDHS provide today's teenagers with many benefits. Although these two programs do not work in the same type of training, both con- tribute to the complete education of the high school pupil. The physical education department also of- fers health and safety. Physical education pro- vides the student with a certain amount of vigor- ous activity each day. Activities include a daily program of calisthenics and participation in seasonal sports. Health and safety is designed to provide a pupil with a general knowledge of first aid and personal health rules. Both of these courses are required by state law and must be completed for graduation. The BDHS guidance department consists of specially-trained personnel. The guidance coun- selors help a pupil in choosing courses for his academic career in high school. This program helps a student to plan his curriculum according to his potential and his interest for the future. At the risk of life and limb, everyone rushes for the basket- ball in this spirited game. Mr. Davidson, director of Di- versified Cooperative Education talks with a pupil interested in becoming an xfroy tech- nician. me-a...m,a.m-x

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Mr. David Hoff, art instructor uses slides to demonstrate techniques to his class, This art student concentrates on not spilling the glue as he mounts his picture. classes add variety to academics ', The art and music departments of Ben Davis High School provide many opportunities for pupils to increase their abilities. A paint brush, canvas, colorful ideas, and pos- tels assist Mrs. Elva Strouse to teach her pupils appreciation of art. Every expression and phrase are combined in this desire to create. Pupils are taught not only the art of draw- ing, but also sculpting and sketching. A willingness to work, ambition, and musical CH ability make up the qualities of a good music department. QL. I, The music department, staffed by Mrs. Ger- J' ' i aldine Miller, choir director, ond Mr. Hal Meuer, Mr. Ray Horton, and Mr. Ronald Doak, band di- rectors, give students a chance to develop skills. A variety of vocal and instrumental classes . 1 5,1 c f, 4 are offered to those interested in music for fun 'twin' ' ' l and learning. These courses each provide a more well- rounded curriculum for the high school aca- demicfield. .pf rom Randall, National Safety Poster contest winner, poses with his 1,7-Y ? E winning poster, Watch for Turning Cots.