Columbus North High School - Log Yearbook (Columbus, IN)

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Posters in the language wing greet everyone with a Hello in four languages. Electives Prove To Be Popular and Interesting Each department at C.S.H.S. offers a ariety of in- teresting courses. Those of us who enjoy art find many wavs to express this talent. Instruction is gi en in art- crafts as well as in painting and drawing. Eighteen art students won Scholastic Art Awards. Also, at C.S.H.S. four foreign languages are taught. French, German, Latin, and Spanish teachers have classes in the language wing. Persons who speak only English arc wary about venturing into this territory. Greetings of hello are displayed in the showcase window in each language. Not onlv does the music department offer band, en- semble, choir, and harmony, but also individual organ lessons. Mrs. Lewellen teaches organ lessons for two periods each day. Se eral courses relating to, or stemming from English, are offered. Those of us interested in dramatics may en- roll in a class where the art of drama is studied. Several courses in speech are offered. Also, courses are taught about modem literature and creati e writing. In modern literature several no els and short stories are read and discussed. Writing techniques are studied and practiced bv those in creati e writina;. Mrs. Lewellen gives organ in structions to Wilma Dewar.

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Student ' s in art class work on their various projects. Angella Fillenworth tacks a poster that lists the use of English in a variety of occupational fields onto the bulletin board. Student ' s in Miss Butler ' s class gain practical experi- ence in office work. 24

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Diana Cabbard measures and pins the hem of Sharon Sanchez ' s skirt in a sewing course. Columbus Senior Hioh School offers us excellent courses in any program that we may choose. Students in home economics gain practical experience in cooking and sewing. By the end of their senior ear, these girls com- plete advanced couises in these fields. The six guidance counselors at Cl.S.H.S. discuss and plan w ith each of us our indi idual program. Although the counselors gi e ad ice and suggestions, each student make his own selection of his courses. Courses in mathematics ary from general math to trigonometrx . . student ma take the courses which are most suited to his interest and occupational choice. Also, at Cl.S.H.S. we may learn N ' ocations for work after grad- uation. Classes arc offered in printing, woodshop, auto mechanics, agriculture, and drafting . C ' lasses in dri cr education are beneficial to each stu- dent. In addition to learning the mechanisms of the automobile, students gain actual dri ing experience under the direction of a trained instructor. The rules of safety that are learned and practiced make roads safer for e er one. In the classroom the students test their reflexes and skill on dri ing machines. This year, for the first time, a medical fair was held in our g) m. The purpose of the fair was to stimulate the interest of students in medical professions. Counselors Assist Students in Choice of Subjects Carol Yentx discusses her program with Mr Utterback. Mr. Quilleon ' s students work constructions on the blackboard. Sharon Rowe, Catherine Moore, and Diane Zeitland study in the library.