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

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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'

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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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Lab guitar is a fascinating way to learn Band, choir, drama entertain, communicate Not only are the members enter- taining and communicating with differ- ent types of people, but they also seem to be having fun, said Martha Moreno about MacArthur's finer arts - band, choir and drama. In an everyday class period of band, choir and drama, the students learn dis- cipline, and of course, the patience to endure the long hard hours of practice. They also experience the ioy and pride of a job well done. To members, these musical activities and theatrical presentations enable them to broaden their knowledge of their fellow man. According to William Shakespeare, Life is but a stage. Students have learned not only the appreciation of music, but also the abil- ity to perform. Perhaps Michele Selby, thirdlyear choir student, spoke not only for choir members, but for all drama and band students as well, when she stated, During rehearsals, all the members became a team. Everyone works hard and cooperates to make a well organ- ized production. ., li basic music fundamentals and acquire a new talent as does Steven Stubby, Paula Kilton and Gary Snoe. Clown Kelly Panova urges Debbie Boers P to rebel in the drama class production of Goodbye to the Clown performed before first period English classes. 94 bandfchoirfdrama 10 - -I .yycx bfi.- .s qi kj li -Y, ian T4 iq I-f ,A