Classen High School - Orbit Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Character sketches are being macle hy fseateclj Margaret Heath, Bettye Dulce' ininier-fxtantlingb Dorothy hltffollom. Ralph Kirlcliurt. Teresa Grasinger. Iohn Lea, Cecilia Holmes, and Iohnny Miller are visualizing new trophies which they hope to acltl in vocal ami instrumental competition this year. Art Department Classcifs Art Department ofters instruction in many phases of art, including courses in commercial art, costume design, free-hand drawing, and interior clecoration, as well as thc study of the history of art ancl theory of design. A hnc arts diploma is available to stutlents who specialize in that helcl. lwlany Classen artists have received awards for outstanding achieve- ments in city antl state competition. MISS LOTTXE CONLAN Heazl of Department an - n Music Department IF aww, 'Q Q A MR. OAKLEY PITTMAN MR. EARL WILLHOITF Head afDeparlme11I Classeifs Concert Band ancl A Cappella choir are ratecl among the best in the southwest, having achicvefl EGP honors in not only state and regional events but in national contests. Students in glee clubs, ensem- bles, and quartets are also presented on school and civic programs. The orchestra, marching band, and pep band, in addition to the concert band, comprise the instrumental music activities. Yiflvs h4lSS MARY LAMB LEWIS ml' 5 f

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Uistributi e Education MISS BETH WEST The majority of the students who are enrolled in Distributive Education at Classen are earning while they learn. This affords J-.t Mud., , M, AN Pictured at the top are Ioe Harroz, Bill Baum, Geneva orstimeier, Carmen Estlinbaum, Charles Maloy, and onna Gene Brock, who are cndeavoring to keep abreast if current developments in business through use of the raining facilities offered in Distributive Education courses. Nancy Phillips, center picture, who has developed an ppreciation of the influence of the fine arts in business, 'lends the exact shades of Powder for Ioan Johnson and lelle Farmer at a downtown cosmetic counter. Plane trips to other cities afford opportunity for observa- ion in merchandising. Recent studies were made at Dallas, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. an opportunity to put into practice the high ethical standards of business which are discussed in class. Through training and experience these students become cooperative, competent, aggres- sive and self-reliant. Qglklcii 1? V ,rw md X

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Home Economics 'LLet's play party, says Eileen Steecls, who is showing her friends, lean Stargel and Patsy McNeese, what she has learned as a hostess in her Home Economics class. Itileen is taking a general course, which inclutlcs Footls, Clothing, Dress Design, Home Decoration, ami Child Guidance. Practical training is given in purchasing, creating, repairing and caring for an appropriate, attractive ward- robe, as well as in preparing and serving well-halaucetl menus. Units in child guidance, hygiene, and the plan- ning of a home and furnishings are invaluable. 'usda , 'fi t a 'ii 37 t ,,' Q , 4' In MISS VERA L. CAMPBELL MRS. EDNA HEDGES Head of Department Industrial Its f x mi' 74 MR. R. O. COVINGTON K MR. FRANK MCKEIS Head of Department - I In -Q, fi- TW. ' f.-. A 1. f' A F u t u re architects, draftsmt-n, fi cabinet makers, or airplane nic- l chanics may be found among the W students who are enrolled in the I various courses of Classen's lnclus' trial Arts Department. lNlR. G. XV. BRUCHER ' sl 'Nam -M., gt: 5 5? Bill Olson, Charles Schwab, and John Thomson are interested in a project in tht- new Airplane Drawing Class.