Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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. pu . SPECIAL CLASSES, otten more valuable than regularclasses because of Their practicality, are very popular. Among classes possibly grouped as special would be photography, stage crew, library helpers, Kodak, journalism, salesmanship, Booster Club office work, etc. The great value in such classes lies in the prac- tical application of theory gained from texts and lectures. The photography class, for example, in taking all the pictures for this Kodak, found :many problems inot covered by the theory they had learned, and in solving them, gained' valuable experience. Members of the stage crew, in charge at the stage for all auditorium programs, gain excellent lpractical training in lighting, stage designing, and decorating. ' I PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS Stage-crew in action. Don Raymond and Bob Bragg work tbe switchboard as ' . STANDING! Carl Spletzstoser, Bob johnson, Eep john Komed and Don Huber! mdnipu- N Belter, Glen Gutbrze, Everett Wolde SITTING: Elayne Miller, Mina Woldie, Myrtb johnson, Mr. Torgerson. Wonder rvbo took late a baby spot. ' the picture. b U ' I .wx V Part 'of a study group. crack' their books and rack tbeir brains in tbe library, under tbe supervision of Mrs. Olron. Unusual ? ' '

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The tumbling class, ex- ceptionally popular, is always a lzeelzidfe of action and ex- citement. They even malze Apparatus, day in boys' gym' finds the rings, the parallel bars and the horse all in use. it look easy. Wm D I ?75q Ea! 'Wake 'The girls in gym go to work' in one of those fast, exciting games of ball. It calls for plenty of action. 28 THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, headed by Mr. Bussell and Miss Wing, always Xa popular branch of education, has been made increasingly important by the demands of our times ifor a greater physical fitness. This demand is being met by compulsory gym periods for every student, at least for two years, unless the student has a legitimate ex- cuse. The regular gym work consistswof calistheniqs, apparatus work, and team games. The ap- paratus work is based on the use of the rings, ropes, horizontal bars and honses. Games in- clude basketball, volleyball, tennis, kick-ball and soft ball. These exercises and other gym work are based on Army and ,Navy recom-- mendations, designed to fit- our teens for 'our times. ' - . J i

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THE HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, de- spite shortages and rationing problems, has continued to provide first-class toocl in the cafes teria and first-class instruction in the class- rooms. Miss Janet Johnston, the department chairman, is assisted by Miss Ellingson, Miss Gavin, Mrs. Kier, and Miss Remol. . The cafeteria, serving good foodi at minimum prices, takes care of those teachers and stu- dents who find it necessary to .eat their lunches at school. A course in cafeteria management in connection, and courses in chef ifor boysl and cooking ftor girlsl teach the students to prepare well-balanced meals, 'both scientifically and economically. . Classes in sewing, knitting, and allied arts give the home economics students la good foundation for the future. Some sew. Some knit. Members Mifi Remol's sewing classes get broad training in dress- making, mending and so forth. These melmhers of a chef class'are ready to reap the rewards of their skill. We have:-' G. Iverson, B. Brownell, G. Franz, D. Olson, H. Radandt, B. Schneider, B. Witzig, R. Johnson, F. Black, I. Fahrman, D. Sievert and B. Bollinger, with R. Alf serving. ' The .cafeteria is a busy spot noon 'hours as students and faculty. enjoy the justly famed food. 7cZ6ed ' Q ... , l ., Yr-as ,,.x , ' , .A A M61 - . . i-A+.-Y. , . ,E I , , 4' ,l