Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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classes: a vltal component ' fi Time taken required during high school 4: 6 in seasonal sports a new elective course . -l physical fitness tests allows boys n once each semester to choose sports measures individual improvement. they want to play. two years of P.E. MAJOR winter sports in boys' physical education classes are basketball and wrestling. RUNNING the 2.2 cross country course Here enthusiastic boys practice take-downs and various pinning combinations. takes Bobby Covington past Twin Lakes. JUMPERS begin a game of hit-kick basketball, a favorite one-day activity in boys' gym classes. 85

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I 2 CLOSE-UP of push-ups in Mr. Thompsonis seventh-period class. Although inot required in the physical fitness tests, push-ups are a frequent exercise in class. ik hi! SEEN THROUGH the net is Vincent Dawkins volleying the ball in a spirited game that follows a drill on serving in Mr. Chatham's sixth-period class. 84 BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Athletic of any education program physical education not only enables students to gain physical agility but also instills mental development. With such a varied program of sports- something for everyone. One clay activities include hit-kick basketball a new s ort co-founded by Coach Chatham. K. J EXHIBITINC good form, Wesley Buffaloe demonstrates a pull-up. This exercise also keeps Wesley in good shape for wrestling.

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DURING THE WINTER months girls physical education classes participate in gymnastics. Ld H- A egg- W Here Tovce Hand vaults the horse with Miss Mesenbrink assisting her. UNKNOWN PLAYER makes an under- hand shot. EVEN THOUGH archery is simple enough for a small cliild, these girls are striving for perfection. Q, ,, , 4 war . 86