Elmhurst High School - Anlibrum Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Valuable Training Precedes Future Vocations These girls are learning the basic fundamentals in the art of homemaking. At Elmhurst we believe that being well prepared for home management is very important for the career girl as well as the one with marriage in mind. Throughout the year, the girls in the Home- Ec Department learn the basic fundamentals of preparing a simple meal formula and basic sewing principles. They advance from this to more chal- Jenging projects. The department works toward the goal of graduating girls well-equipped to handle the rigorous and sometimes brain-racking job of caring for a modern home and family. The Home Economics course at Elmhurst will prepare girls for their future roles as wives.

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Students taking shop get valuable training. Students not college-bound often pursue a career in in- dustrial arts. Our school, though primarily known for its aca- demic pursuit, offers an excellent vocational course; this is industrial arts. For a student interested in actual shop training, there are several subjects fro m which he may choose: beginning wood, advanced wood, and metal shop. Those who are interested in the designs of mod- ern civilization ' s structures are offered Drafting I and II. This department has undergone a faculty change and is reaching an even greater height of instruc- tion. This quality of instruction is making Elmhurst ' s industrial arts department better- Practical application is a must in this class. Learning to operate various types of machinery is import- ant. 22

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EHS teens participate active- ly in the musical programs. Culture Plays A Part The Elmhurst music department aims to produce students who are not only academically but cul- turally well-prepared for today ' s world- Society has shown a greater demand for the well-educated per- son who has a good concept of music. Elmhurst offers membership in various musical groups. Included in these are the dance band, for those who like music with a danceable beat; concert band, designed to appeal to the intellectual mind; and marching band, for those students who enjoy music of this nature. Other activities include par- ticipation in various parades, contests, and basket- ball and football games. Various music classes are taught throughout the day. 24