Douglas MacArthur High School - MacArtair Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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92 p.e. L ,dll Sophomores Penny Adolf and Lana O'Quinn play a fast game of ping pong, one of the many courses offered in gym. Women, men run for p.e.. classes Running for classes added a new challenge to physical education. lnstead of remaining with the roll call teacher, a student was able to choose what class he wanted to take - whether it be a combination of swimming and recreational games or tennis and golf. A new constitutional interpretation brought co-educational P.E. to MacGuire Gymnasium. Classes were scheduled that would appeal to both sexes. Softball, swimming and tennis were most popular. Besides four years of Physical Education, two quarters of health are required for graduation. Populated mainly by freshmen, health classes provide instruction in the body's functions and enemies. Speakers from AA and films on the effects of drug abuse gave extra impact to the facts pre- sented in the textbook. ...G , 4, ai, an l it A 'M f 4 iv - y is .-r i A 4 E i ' is A , 4 f .uw-hu--Ju vm ' ' Displaying strength and agility, Senior Larry Folmar performs t standing broad lump.

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Senior Melda Matthews proudly accepts the Betty Crocker Itward from Ms. Shirley Ostinelli for outstanding work in home- aking. During the Bicentennial Pie Party for the Homemaking classes, Year- book photographer Tommy Shurley looks on as Lisa Johnson and Laura Edgar serve punch. Homemaking appeals fo boys, girls Students enrolled in any of the classes in the Homemaking Depart- ment study and learn the elements that go into the making of an effi- ciently run home. Home Furniture, Homemaking and Consumers Education help the student in the mechanics of home management, while Home and Fam- ily Living and Child Development deal with personal relationships within the home. The management classes instruct the student in a wide range of skills necessary for independent living such as how to balance a budget, how to create fashions from patterns, and who to contact for such things as insurance and social security. Relationship oriented classes deal with the crisis and strains that are a part of any relationship. What stages a person goes through and their effects on the person and the family are explored and discussed. Contrary to popular belief, Women's Lib has sparked interest in homemaking instead of deadening it. Everyone is expected to take care of himself and his home, and as a result, more students of both sexes are signing up for homemaking courses. homemaking 91

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Gym teacher Ms Donna Andrews demonstrates the back hlp clrcle over the hugh bar to 9th grader, Amta Holler Health teacher Ms Kay Collms, helps sophomore Tum Doree to understand the Importance of nutrltlon Lifgig'