Elgin High School - Husky Tracks Yearbook (Elgin, OR)

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NW-,li Mike A Farrah, Miss Wilda L. Logan, and Arthur At Abbott, Miss Wilda Hoopengardner and Frank L Roggen head ot the department, demonstrate that Myers talk over a tentative schedule sports can have their funny side. A typical health class in action. guifcler-A in !9Ag:5ica! glolucafion Besides studies we are lortunate in having our education broadened by many extra-curricular activities. Probably the department which con- tributes most to the students' outside interest is the physical education department. Education through physical activity is introduced to the students by this department. Those activities are organized which attord the widest tield for individual growth and development and lor the stimu- lation oi adolescent interests. The conversion ot the old gym into one of complete occupancy and privacy tor the girls has created wider interests in sports, dancing, and school activity. The completion ot the new gym for the boys has offered them a wider variety ot activity such as wrestling, tumbling, goli, bas- ketball, baseball, tennis, and badminton. The spirit ot playing tor the lun of it runs high in both gyms. Physical education also includes a course on general health rules, tirst aid methods, and prevention ol common diseases. During one semester ot the junior year, every boy and girl is required to take this course. 18

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mm , Miss Alma Schock head ot the Miss Engelbrechtls claws lohn F. Fletcher, Miss Marion department, plays a selection tor vocalizinq. Lafley, and Miss Carollrlahne con- U K Ri-eses approval centrate at Abbott on a ditticult rrusical passaae Zzaifclera in uriic 9 A cappella choir, boys and girls glee clubs, band, and orchestra: all otler a variety ot musical opportunities tor those students musically inclined, Not only is this music education helpful to the student in his later lite, but it is also helpful to him lor his own amusement. The niu.-ic riepartntent has .-:hown continued prouress in the past years, in both the instrumental and the chorzl fiel Cfiiixfaniing programs .such at: the Christmas veisper and the May testival are given throughout the 'fear These- are pertect et-carnpleaz ot the excellent training the rr.usic department offers A l:r':e part of the third tloor ot the new north wing has been arranged and equipped lor all rnusic classes. lt is bf1lieve't that even better training can be achieved after work in these new rooms 0 The highschool art course is based upon art interests and appreciations. The classes study the basic elements ot art and thereby learn to put them into practical creative expression. The obiecfivez are' a development ol standards ot good taste in order to discriminate between the beautiful and the ualvt a trainina ot habits ot enjoyment through observation and attitude oi mind, a development oi czeattve ability tram the experience ol daily livinqg and a knowledge and understanding ot the principles ot desi: n in all art hoses fron. both its structural and its decorative anales All of these foster understandinc in selling ahrrtonstration trawina personality analysis, architecture, and home planning, ana wise selections in purchaninr: Through observation, lite and nature in general are encircled tor pleasurable and productive recreational activitiezf . 6 . Miss Cieobelie Harrison of Aboon lvtiias Claudia V. Abell touches ur- Art .students work against a back- :'4rerx'1.af-.1 3 ry.-ne: 'iisilai a u ills drawina at Central. round ot Fandan o ro a anda. . i I I' I I p p I'

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Head Nurse Miss Helen L. Revett and as- sistant nurses, Miss Mabel E. Sillirnan and Miss Mary Elizabeth Britton, attend to the The sight-saving class under the super- guifalerfi in ea f Prominent physicians have proved for us beyond any doubt that the healthy student is usually the best student. For this reason it seems that any school could introduce a varied program. Elgin High Schools health centers about a preventative policy rather than a curative one. The nursing staff under the supervision ot Miss Helen Revett conducts extensive examination in the school system so that any disease or epidemic can be quickly checked and counteracted. This year the Kane County Medical Association offered free tubercu- losis tests to all seniors and teachers Wishing to take it. These tests were given late in March, and 284 seniors and teachers took advantage of the opportunity. Those Whose tests proved positive were then given X-rays. This service should prove very helpful to all students. Miss Marie Ansel conducts a sight-saving department that allows those students to study highschool subjects who might otherwise not find it possible. Modern equipment for visionary aid is accessible through this department. reports ot the day. vision of Miss Marie E. Ansel. 19