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

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1 — Mrs. Ann Holmes instructs her Clothing 1 class on basting a hem. 2 — Clothing students often need assistance in cutting patterns and cloth. Mrs. Jean Bacus helps this worried student with her pattern. 3 — Junior Gloria Walker watches carefully as Mrs. Jean Bacus sews a problem stitch. 4 — Students watch as Mrs. Blanche Ruston prepares a dish in foods class. 5 — Correcting figures on a sewing project is also an important job Mrs. Jean Bacus must perform. 28 Home Economics

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Language furthers understanding; aids Redskins in jobs and colleges Since the formation of the United Nations, and the opening of foreign countries to visitors, there has been a need to learn other languages. Junior Reva Williams stated, I took Spanish because I wanted to under- stand how other people live. Although many students drop a foreign language after taking it a year or so, this year ' s students have been among the best of all language levels over other years, comment- ed Mr. Carsey Gentry, foreign lan- guage department head. Many people took a foreign lan- guage simply to enjoy the pleasures of another language. Dawn Fisher, an excited Spanish V student said, I took Spanish because I thought I ' d like it. Sophomore Phyllis Whittemore said, There are so many advantages in being able to communicate with visitors, tourists, or just knowing the language. While there are people who may use their knowledge of a language for pleasure purposes, others might seek a job that enables them to use their language skills. Senior Kristi Manning said, Some colleges and jobs that I find desirable prefer that a person speak a second language. The major jobs of foreign lan- guages are bilingual secretaries, work with foreign relations, or work at the United Nations. Students of foreign languages said that the personalities of the teach- ers, Mrs. Audrey Cronkhite, Latin teacher; Miss Ann Manning, Span- ish teacher; and Mr. David Phillips, French teacher; encouraged further study in these languages. Darla Powell, senior said, The en- thusiasm of the teacher many times made many students continue in foreign language study. 1 — Mrs. Audrey Cronkhite assists her latin class with their assignment. 2 — French students are drilled on their vocabulary by Mr. David Phillips. 3 — Studying Spanish can be tun as these Spanish students learn of Spain ' s cultures. 4 — These french students are being given time in class to complete their assignment. 5 — Department Head, Mr. Carsey Gentry, helps students understand Spanish better with the assistance of a slide projector. Foreign Language 27

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Learning to cope with life basic in Home Economics Home Economics teachers taught students how to better cope with home-like situations and the rising cost of living. Twin classes were dropped, giving students added class-time to work on their clothing and cooking projects. Notching and basting seemed to bring frustration to Clothing I students, but most agreed that straight sewing projects were fun. I like to sew because it relaxes me. added Carla Scott, freshman. Senior Clothing proved exciting this year as girls made their own weddings gowns. The girls also made the senior banner and senior armbands. Sophomore Janet Dillman, a Foods I students stated, Learning how to cook is very interesting. I really enjoy it, I ' m taking this class all three years. Junior Melissa Fowler, also a Foods I students, added, You learn a lot in foods class. It ' s fun. Advanced foods students led the pace with preparing luncheons, teas, homemade candy for Pow Wow, canned foods, and de- corating fancy cakes. I ' m making my own wedding cake, stated Cathy Clark, senior. Junior Linda Martin added, I like to cook and learn to entertain. It ' s fun. Family Health, a required class for senior girls, seemed to be a popular course this year. I think it ' s a good class. It teaches a lot of funda- mentals girls will use when they have their own families and homes, stated Vicki Swank, senior. Family Living students were re- quired to do a semester project on an approved subject. However, the most important goal for the class was to change personal attitudes about others. Other classes offered were Social Practice and Child Development. The girls taking the classes agreed that their Home Economics classes had given them excellent training for the future. Home Economics 29