Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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ROTC Parades, Serves Through Active Year Manual ' s ROTC Battalion ' s busy year began with all cadets and honorary cadets ' — our red and white uniformed sponsors — marching in the Vet- erans Day Parade, downtown. Members of the Drill Team made quite a splash in their red berets and neckerchiefs with their snappy maneuvers. Three Manual cadets — Maj. Jonnie Vibbert, Maj. Charles Saunders, and 1st Lt. Larry Gardner — were members of the 15-man city All-Star Rifle Team. The Cadets served as doormen for many of Man- ual ' s social functions such as P-TA Meetings, Open House, and Redskin Revue and as honor guards at home ball games. Every Friday one of the Honorary Cadets, girls chosen by vote of the ROTC, is on duty to supervise cadet inspection. The sponsors are also hostesses on Opportunity Day, Mothers ' Recognition Day, and other special occasions. ROTC members broaden their interests by partici- pation in the Drill Team, Rifle Team, and ROTC History Club. All take part in Federal Inspection. The Military Ball, in March, was the feature event of the year. The 1967 queen was Janie Murphy. Cadet Major Johnie Vibbert practices the form that gained him a position on the All-City Rifle Team. Vibbert was the only cadet to compete in all the matches during the school year. Honorary Cadet Captain Gloria Alstott stands at attention while Cadet Major Charles Saunders readies the ROTC unit for their weekly Friday inspection made by the eight senior girl cadets.

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Manual Artists Show Profiles of Talent With the wide variety of Art classes, pupils find the chance to use many kinds of materials and skills in a creative manner. Basic fundamentals taught in the first two years of art emphasize color and de- sign. From here, pupils may continue in the infor- mal atmosphere of the Commercial Art class which prepares future artists for professional jobs. These students also perform school services by designing- posters, programs, and stage decorations. In Craft classes, pupils are trained to use their hands and imaginations to produce items of both practical use and luxury. Work is clone in weaving, ceramics and mosaics, enameling, and leather. Those in jewelry, use soft metals to fashion rings, brace- lets, and necklaces, often made as gifts. Two advanced art classes decided early in the year to work on oil paintings in order to enter the scholarship competition for John Herron Art School. Pupils donated the money for needed material, and twenty-five of them created two paintings each. These, along with a portfolio of the student ' s other works, were submitted for judging. Again this year many young artists devoted extra time to work on sketches, water-color paintings, and oils for showing at the Scholastic Art Contest. Designing a pattern on this clay model for a piece of pottery is Junior Pat Dillman in her advanced Craft Class. Ashtrays, jars, and dishware are decorated in the same manner. Mr. Don Johnson, art instructor, adds a touch of color to a collage being created by Karen Thrahser as Bill Esselborn, Bob Gratz and John Cooper look on for new ideas. Senior Darlene Fletcher finishes up her still-life oil painting that will be entered with her portfolio of other works in the John Herron Art School scholarship competition. 27

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Exercise in Gym Breaks Study Routine Manualites get a change of pace from their scho- lastic studies in gym classes. This one-half credit subject is required of all pupils their first year. Advanced courses are offered to exercise-minded sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Skills in tumbling and calisthenics help students gain poise and balance. A wide variety of appara- tus makes the gym well equipped for all activities. Physical Education prepares students to take part in intermural sports, and many, both boys and girls, become interested in the intramural programs. Pupils have the chance to get behind the wheel in Driver Education. Each enrollee must have a Driv- er Education permit. Class is devoted to studying, not only the rules of the road, but safety laws and proper attitudes. In the car, students learn the tech- niques and skills of its operation. They experience both country and city driving under varied road conditions and master the parking problem. First aid and car maintenance are also studied. Comple- tion of the course readies a pupil to pass a test for his regular license. Wayne Mascher, an eighth semester gym student, works to im- prove his style in advanced techniques on the parallel bars. Modern dance, recently introduced into the Advanced Girls ' Gym classes, emphasizes graceful form, body con- trol, and balance. In addition to the regular exercises and basic skills, the advanced curriculum offers a variety of games and dances which supple- ment the daily activities. 29