Bremen High School - Sprig O Mint Yearbook (Bremen, IN)

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To prepare us for useful service to our nation in its time of need, some of the classes have undergone a change of emphasis and subject matter this year. As a part of pre- induction training, an advanced course in algebra and geometry was offered to upper classmen during the activity period. In the shop work, the boys learned to use newer types, as well as an increased number, of tools and machinery. The repair of machinery received more emphasis than formerly. In preparing us physically, co-ordination was stressed by increased marching practice, calisthenics, and tumbling in physical education. The commercial department strived to maintain a level of perfect work and to train stu- dents to fill commercial jobs competently. The girls in the Home Economics classes were taught how to use and care for the new synthetic fabrics, The preparation of well-balanced meals under the rationing pro- gram, using new processed and substitute foods, was high-lighted in their food prepara- tion program. The production of edible food commodities received the greatest attention in vocational agriculture. In addition to their classroom work, the fellows, under their instructors supervision, produced food at home on their own plot of ground, and cared for and harvested an orchard as one of their projects. Efforts have been made throughout our school program, especially in our social stud- ies classes, to develop a world-consciousness by giving the students a better understand- ing of the peoples of the World. Our teachers have tried to lead us into more tolerant thinking, overlooking national, racial, religious, and economic prejudices. They have tried to make very real to us our part as a citizen in the affairs of our government and the necessity of each citizen's active participation if our democracy is to continue.

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,,,,, I R F943 4'--Q Jw! 10 .2' Clzss officers President. Richard Drudge Vice President, Beth Swank Secretary, Vivian Huff Treasurer, Iohn Stayton Green and inexperienced when we first entered high school, we started immediately getting ourselves accustomed to only three minutes between classes. To the upper class- men we probably appeared more scared and inexperienced than we really were, but when we won both the girls' and boys' basketball' class tourneys in our sophomore year, we learned to hold our heads higher, Things began to happen fast and furious when we became juniors-we sold candy at ball games, purchased class rings, and presented, with huge success, the play, Almost Summer. Our prom was the best ever, with Richard Drudge and Betty Schumacher chosen king and queen. Entering school the following September as dignified seniors, we chose Richard Drudge, Beth Swank, Vivian Hufi, and lohn Stayton to lead us in our class activities. Other important offices in school organizations were held by seniors: in the student council, Richard Tyson was elected president and lane Birkey, vice-president, in the band, Earl Duke was student conductor: Bill Haiflich, drum major: lane Birkey, senior officer: Mary Belle Haab and Evelyn Rowe, librarians: in Hi-Y, lohn Stayton held the office of president and Richard Tyson that of Sergeant-At-Arms: Beth Swank was president of G. A. A.: and Richard Drudge, Richard Tyson, and Nelson Pittman represented our class on the basket- ball team. After presenting another class play and surviving final exams, the last week of school found us still busy planning for commencement and baccalaureate, Finally we received our diplomas, heaved a sigh and said good-bye to Bremen High.