Edison High School - Edisonian Yearbook (Lake Station, IN)

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skills in p.e. class Exercising, tumbling, calisthenics, sports, swim¬ ming, these make up the curriculum of a typical gym class. Beginning and ending the cycle of sports was baseball. This soon gave way to a more vig¬ orous form of exercise resulting in speedball for the girls and football for the boys. When it be¬ came necessary to hibernate for the winter, bas¬ ketball was the first indoor sport. With it com¬ pleted, everyone tried his hand at tumbling. Soon replacing the tumbling mats were the volleyball nets. Between these other sports, the classes found time for a weekly dip into the pool. Strong minds as well as strong bodies were the prime objectives of the physical education pro¬ gram. Therefore, as much emphasis was placed on good sportsmanship as on good playing ability. Sharing the girls’ lower gym with Mrs. Helen Mosier this year was Mrs. Marcia Dokas, a new faculty member. Swimmers prepare for practice in the backstroke during a swim session. Students begin their gym hour by limbering up before a game of basketball. 27

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. . the lasting bonds of a friendship the names were unknown, the faces unfamiliar, they sat behind us, walked near us. soon, the names became known, the faces familiar, mere acquaintances became friends. before long, the names became synonymous with loyalty, comfort, laughter, good times as well as bad were shared. . . . the bond was formed. we may forget a gay party, a game with its overtime and victory, a night out with the gang, but never a friendship. 29