Crown Point High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Crown Point, IN)

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Mr. William Kimble, B.S., Indiana University; Civics, Economics. Mrs. Laura Likens, B.A., Valparaiso University, Western Reserve Uni¬ versity; U.S. History. Mr. Harold Miller, B.S., Ball State University; Psychology, Sociology. Mr. Donald Revere, B.A., Wabash College; Civics, Economics, World History. Above: Discussing work conditions, students dispute differences between the labor and manage¬ ment in economic classes. Below: In geography, Mr. Gruber explains the fundamentals of find¬ ing latitude and longitude on maps. Mr. Richard Webb, B.S., M.A., Ball State Uni¬ versity; Pan American College; U.S. History. Mrs. Cornelia Wood, B.S., M.A., Ball State University; U.S. History. Gathering facts, Linda Lytle concentrates on important events, while studying for an up¬ coming civics test. 17

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Social Science s search into environmental effects, processes of government Left: Taking time out, Mrs. C. Wood reflects upon the day’s activities. Below: Listening to a classroom lecture, students take notes on important topics. Mr. Dennis Conley, B.S., Eastern Illinois University; Economics, U.S. History. Mrs. Doris Dunn, B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Northwestern; Civics-Economics, Speech, World Affairs. Mr. Alfred Gruber, B.S., M.S., Ball State University; Geography, U.S. History. Participation in field trips, mock governments and group discussions gave social studies students the oppor¬ tunity to learn from observations the functions and activities of the govern¬ ment. Reporting the “Man of the Week” in U.S. History classes kept juniors up to date with current news person¬ alities and events. In “E” history classes, research was done to fulfill colateral requirements. Seniors ex¬ amined the fundamentals of working governments in civics and economics. Sociology and psychology gave stu¬ dents a new outlook on the individual and his reactions. Reading maps and writing reports on countries kept the geography classes busy throughout the year. Advantages of the American colonists during the Revolutionary War are listed on the board by Lon VanDenburgh. 16

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Band, choral concerts obtain appreciation of school, community patrons Developing the comprehensive stu¬ dent was the aim of the music depart¬ ment. Appreciation was stressed through careful selection of material and techniques used in presentation. A rigorous summer schedule aug¬ mented the band’s school year activi¬ ties. Winter brought concentrated ef¬ fort in concert entertainment as the band prepared for concerts, assem¬ blies and the NISBOVA contests. The vocal department grew through the development of several specialized groups. The folk singing group, “The Live and in Color,” performed for community civic groups. The A Cap- pella presented its first Guest Artist Concert in the spring. Above: With one final run-through to make sure that everything is in order, the A Cap- peila is ready to present its first concert of the season. Below: Band member Pat Zakula strives for proper breath support and embou¬ chure control. Soloist Phil Klingeberger, capturing the feel¬ ing of the beat, inspires the audience with the sound of his sax. 18