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

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Creativity Abounds with Manual Artists Through the varied classes in the Art Department, pupils learn to express themselves creatively. From the beginning art classes, where fundamentals are taught, to the advanced Commercial Art class, where designs for posters and programs used for school pro- ductions are made, students learn that both imagina- tion and skill are essential in art. In Craft Arts classes, pupils make such tilings as mosaics out ot ceramic tile, carving out of styiolo.im. and leather and hand-woven articles. Along this same line, students enrolled in Jewelry classes arc taught to use soft metals and semi-precious stones to create bracelets and other jewelry. Paintine. drawing, lettering, and illustrating are o O o studied in the beginning fine arts classes while sculp- tering. oil painting, acrylic painting, and a study of the Old Masters make up the program of studies for advanced artists. Senior art students trying for art scholarships must make up a portfolio containing some of their work to be submitted for judging by art schools. Manual ' s Art Department sent some two hundred pieces of art to the Scholastic art contest sponsored by L. S. Ayres and the Indianapolis Star. Eight art students won Gold Keys, the highest award given in the contest, and several students received honorable mentions for their entries. Bill Madden adds more plaster to his Craft Arts project, an un- usual plaster figure, while classmate Jim Dinkins watches. Perfection as their goal, Seniors Steve Lowery and John Jones work on portraits, a requirement in scholarship application. Wearing goggles as a protective measure, Jerry Robinson solders a ring, which is one of his projects in jewelry class. 4 1 27

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Singers, Instrumentalists Find Classes Rewarding From classes on the beginner ' s level to concert organizations, Manual ' s Music Department oilers a wide selection of studies. Music appreciation and the development of musical skills are the basic ele- ments stressed in all phases of the Music Depart- ment ' s widely diversified program. In vocal music, Boys and Girls ( ' .horns classes bring together students who enjoy singing. Members of these classes may audition lor placement in Choir Prep, or in either of the concert organizations. Con- cert Choir or Girls ' Glee Club. Instrumentalists in beginning string, wind, and percussion classes learn basic - skills and earn the op- portunity to audition lor the performing groups, Band and Orchestra. Music Theory, a course in music fundamentals, gives advanced students a chance to learn about classic. il and modern composers, and to gain a more technical knowledge of music. Each pupil, using what he learns, tries a composition of his own. The Music Department combines efforts for a musical production in the fall and the May Festival in the spring. All musicians are eligible to compete in contests on both the district and state levels. Drummers George Hall, Brent Porter, and Walter Pinkins get the beat from Mr. William Kleyla as Mike Craig observes. Mr. Wendell Mertx points out the melodic line in the score for the Music Theory class — Don Switzer, joe Huff, Student Teacher James Ber- ger, Dan Harvey, Pam Sparks, Cindy Bridgewater, Sanford Freeman, Becky Haas, Marianne Hedges, Jim Jarrett, and Mike Stevens — as they listen to the record of the same music.

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' Big ' ROTC Serves School in Many Ways Manual ' s ROTC, the largest unit proportionately in the city, gives military instruction to cadets and performs many services for the school. Freshmen learn first aid, military history, the use and care of weapons, and courtesies and customs ol all branches of the service. The second year of ROTC combines freshmen studies with map reading and combat tactics. During the last two years, ad- vanced courses in all of the areas are taken. Cadets serve Manual by acting as doormen at all productions and P-TA meetings. ROTC is in charge of a color guard which presents the flag at Basket- ball games, and ol the roping off of the playing floor lor protection before, alter, and at half-time. Special groups, Drill Team and Rifle Team, give cadets an opportunity to compete with other stu- dents and with ROTC units of other schools. Each year ten senior girls are chosen by vote of the ROTC cadets to act as sponsors. One of these girls supervises the weekly Friday inspection. A formal Military Ball highlights the ROTC pro- gram. Rosalind Finley reigned as queen this year. Placing third in a drill team meet conducted by North Central High School, Manual ' s Drill Team includes Larry Collins, Spon- sor Dora Cilly, Wayne Lewis, James Ongley, Bill Binkley, Larry Clark, Keith Martin, James Land, Frank Prindle. Backed by the Indiana World War Memorial, Manual ' s ROTC Color Guard leads Manual ' s unit in the Veterans Day Parade. Senior Horst Richter sights the target during a practice session on the rifle range with the help of Sgt. Joseph Thomas. 28