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

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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

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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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Swinging out with the nnuslc beat are saxophone players, Andy Carter, Mary Lowry, Daria McCorkel, and Penny Lesher. Drum majorette, Molly Dale, leads the Chesterton High School marching band in performing at the Halloween celebration parade. Appreciation Through Participation Ihf ZI Mb B ' P D Above: Glancing over new music before rehearsal begins. choral members study the words, expressions, timing, and pronun- ciation. Left: Miss Welch, who is the director of the choruses, prepares senior choral pupils for formal appearances by daily drill on the music selections. 25