Emerson High School - Emersonian Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Mind and Body Work Hand in Hand in Phys. Ed, Recently a physical fitness program has been in¬ stituted at Emerson as advocated by both President Eisenhower a nd President Kennedy. In the fall, physical education teachers run series of tests which are the shuttle run, 200 yard run-walk, dash, softball throw, push-ups, sit-ups, and the standing broad- jump. In the spring everyone performs the tests again to see if individual and overall performance has im¬ proved. This program not only measures physical fit¬ ness, but serves as an incentive for improvement. Students taking physical education also participate in team sports. The girls like volleyball, basketball, softball, speedball, and tennis while the boys prefer touch football, basketball, baseball, and gymnastics. Everyone participates in swimming. Gym is a change-of-pace from the day’s activity. Here students switch into light-weight gym togs to exercise and compete against each other. No one needs to worry about homework or whether he studied his lessons. Two years of physical education are now required for graduation. Mrs. Mosier teaches her gym class the fundamentals of speedball before they go out on the field. Bob Bodnar leads his gym class in exercises to keep physically fit as Coach Rolfe supervises.

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Industrial Arts Teaches Mechanical Trades Henry Thorton works in Machine Shop under the watchful eye of Mr. Moore. In the shop building, a block away from the main building, boys learn Industrial Arts. Machine Shop courses teach the handling of tools such as the drill press and lathe. The boys learn about gas engines and small motors. They are also instructed on the various types of steel. Woodshop teaches the art of carpentry. Here the boys are instructed on the different grains of wood and how to handle them. They are tutored also on the handling of wood tools such as saws and bevels. There are different projects assigned, such as the making of cabinets, chests, or lamps. Arts and Crafts deals with plastic, leather, sheet metal, and foundry work. The boys have had interest¬ ing creations such as bowls and figurines on display. Drafting students move up to the attic room for their instructions. The reason for taking drafting is to prepare for a career as an architect. Boys, and occasionally a few girls, learn to draw blueprints. Advanced work goes into electrical and landscape drawing. Mr. Aurit straightens out a few drafting problems for Nino Muffoletto and Harley Wolfe. 12

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Betty Crockers Are Made, Not Born At EH] Pinning a pattern for a new outfit in Home Economics class are Jackie Klim and Linda Knox, as Pat Farrell presses another garment. “Home at the range” and “Have needle, will sew” are mottos for the young ladies of the Home Economics classes. Here is the subject that teaches the cherished art of homemaking. In Clothing 1 and II and Advanced Clothing the girls learn the basic steps of sewing. These include cutting out patterns, using the machines, hemming and alter¬ ing, and the fine art of making button holes. In cooking classes our ladles are taught the im¬ portance of a basic diet and the various food values. Their culinary skill often begins from scratch, but they usually end the course with a fair ability to make many basic dishes. The kitchen is equipped with up-to- date appliances for best results. Home Nursing, a new addition to the department, instructs on basic first aid, health rules, and simple applications and treatments. After completing th s half- year course, the student should be well versed on the danger signs of certain illnesses and the patient care of an invalid. Betty Turner and Marie Barsuko carefully add the necessary ingredients of a new recipe.