Elston High School - Elstonian Yearbook (Michigan City, IN)

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work stud programs DE ICT, and DECA Courses of study increase in kind and number to keep up with the rapid ad- vances demanded in today's world. Each student should have the kind of education that will best prepare him for the future. Twenty-live seniors participated in the credit course of Distributive Education taught by Mr. Dry. Mornings were spent in regular classes and afternoons were spent on the job in the various phases of marketing and salesmanship. Mr. lVlaxey's classes in Diversified Coop- erative Education had an enrollment of forty-three. In the classroom each student studied his chosen field of work, participated in discussion and problem-solving. Jobs of skilled and semi-skilled types were available for both boys and girls. l 3 I

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Vickie Pagel and friend explore the wonders of the world through a microscope, cadet teachers explore their interests Sharon Gast helps her kindergarten explore the sense of smell. class 30 No Stevie, take the scissors out of your mouthlu The seemingly minor tasks undertaken by students plan- ning their future around education actually benefit the teacher supervis- ing cadet teachers. Each year seniors on the academic course interested in elementary education, are given the opportunity of experiencing their fu- ture career by devoting two to three Learning as well as teaching, Pat Leahy helps a fourth grader prepare a science chart. hours of school time to this credit course. This program, under the direction of Miss Alma Koza, provides students with the problems of their future plans. ' Grading papers, leading songs, mak- ing bulletin boards to delight the minds ofthe young...

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visual arts: line, shape and color Students strive to depict Santa Claus in all his glory, with papier mache. John Olvaney, with some help C21 from John Bishop, shapes the bag full ofgoodies for Old Saint Nick. l i l l l 32 Papier mache, collage, block printing, still life painting, whatever the as- signment, it requires a personal touch. Students hand in three sketches every Monday. As the year progresses so does the student in terms of awareness of proportions, contrast, and balance. Art can be taken for three years, starting in the sophomore year. It makes a worthwhile and enjoyable elective in junior and senior years. Teachers are Mrs. Behrndt, head of the department, Mrs. Valentine, and Mr. Ferguson. At the annual regional scholastic art show in the spring teachers sub- mit outstanding student portfolios. Nominees are chosen for scholarship awards. As with everything else you begin with simple objects, such as stick men and work up to more diflicult projects.