Chesterton High School - Singing Sands Yearbook (Chesterton, IN)

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Driving Stresses Good Attitude and Techniques Mr. Koseike adds his comments as Judy Weidman makes a first attempt at parallel parking. Cynthia Edquist, riding in the back seat, takes note of what is happening, for she will be the next driver. From recent statistics, it has been determined that young people cause one-fourth of the automobile ac- cidents. To combat these statistics, our high school offers driver training to future motorists. Mr. Koseike, the driver training instructor, tries to instill an awareness of the hazards which the student will encounter as a pedestrian and a driver. The purpose of the course is to teach students the attitudes and skills necessary to become safe, com- petent drivers. The first six weeks of this one-semester course are spent in getting acquainted with the car and in study- ing the hand manual. This is an essential factor to stimulate the pupils to think about, and then perform, the proper maneuvers to become a safe driver. For the remainder of the semester, the class is divided into small groups, each group driving at least once a week. New to the pupils this year, the automatic transmission makes the task of driving a much less complicated one. Right: Paul Obrecht, Sharon Ware, and Mr. Koseike enter the car for a period of driving when pupils learn to drive from actual experience. 23

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Gym Provides Recreation and Develops Skills Tense moments are frequent as boys take part in volley- ball games. Physical education is that phase of the whole process of education which is concerned with vigorous muscular activities, related responses, and with the nnodification of the individual resultant from these responses. A student is required to have four semesters of physical education before he can be graduated from Chesterton High School. Miss Gross is in charge of the girls ' gym classes; Mr. Milholland, the boys ' gym classes. There are several objectives to be developed in physical education classes — a general quality of co- ordination, desirable health habits, good citizenship, and a love of wholesome play and recreation. This year, Mr. Banary introduced a modified form of football, called tag, into the boys ' gym classes. Next year, the more complicated form may be offered as a regular high-school sport along with volleyball, basketball, field hockey, kickball, baseball, and tumbling. Besides participating in these sports, students must pass skill and written tests each six weeks. Girls ' gym classes participate In outdoor activities during the spring and fall. Cheryl Fornshell. Linda Boi, Marylou Putchaven, and Ann Pearson batfle over the ball on the soccer field. 22

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Sitting in natural surroundings, Jim Welmer creates on his Art pupils worit with a wide variety of materials. Beth Olson, paper with a brush what he feels and imagines. Robert Given, and Milte Brennan compare differences in their drawings. Art and Music Encourage Talent and Mr. Warye works with the art students to help them acquire training in this laboratory course which involves drawing, painting, modeling, and choosing color schemes. While studying art appreciation and projects, students become familiar with artists and their works. The first of the projects this year involved the use of tempera, a relatively thick poster paint. Other proj- ects include Christmas hallway decorations, ceramic work, block printing, and silk screening. The members of the mixed chorus endeavor to grow in the appreciation and enjoyment of choral composi- tions. The mixed chorus as well as the forty members of the senior chorus are under the direction of Miss Welch. Projects of the year include convocations and concerts for the general public and high-school pupils. The band schedule includes concerts throughout the year, a state contest in February, graduation exercises, and parade appearances. Mr. Kelly directs the band and has led them in several performances on the band- stand in Railroad Park. Majorettes add sparkle to the marching musicians, and color as a pom-pom squad at basketball games. Left: While Pam Gland makes use of the paper cutter in art class, Denny Varner puts himself to work picking up the scrap papers. 24