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

Page 27 text:

Home Economics 23

Page 26 text:

Home Ec provides future homemakers with skills Manual ' s Home Economics Depart- ment offered an extensive program of skill courses to prepare students to cope with basic living situations. Cloth- ing classes taught basic skills in Clothing I and advanced to sewing, line, and de- sign in the Clothing VI classes. One Redskin commented she enjoyed cloth- ing classes because she liked the chance to make her clothes exactly the way she liked them. Foods classes were also popular. Starting with meal planning skills in Foods I, the program progressed to gourmet and foreign cooking in Foods VI. One girl who had taken all six se- mesters of foods said she had learned a lot that would help her prepare food in her own home. Homemaking and Family Health con- centrated on skills the students will need in their future life situations. Mending, cleaning, and home manage- ment were among the topics covered in Homemaking. Family Health, which is a graduation requirement for all girls, cov- ered first aid rules and other medical topics including mental health and reproduction. Social Practice and Family Living classes focused more on social relation- ships, with an emphasis on typical stu- dent problems. Etiquette, personal health and grooming, and baby care were among the topics covered. Family Living tried to aid students to under- stand themselves and those around them. Mrs. Barbara Anderson, Head of the Home Economics Department, ex- pressed the goals of the department when she said, The Home Economics Department offers current information and training in effective living practices and stresses students ' understanding of economics, consumerism, and practical skill application. In times of rapidly ris- ing costs, inflation, and budget prob- lems, the relevancy of these skills is obvious. 1 Mrs. Dorothy Douglas checks sophomore Vicky Crossen ' s assignment in Homemaking. II Seniors Janet Dillman and Michelle Bass learn cardio-pulmonary respiration in Family Health. 3 Senior girls studiously take notes in Family Health class, aware that credit for this course is a graduation requirement. 4 Miss Belinda Miller looks at students ' notes in Social Practice. 5 Freshmen Lisa Powell and Maggie Mitchell help Belynda Ellis measure and hem her gauchos in clothing class. 6 Mrs. Sarah Bogard helps freshman Karla Bur- gess on her project in clothing. 22 Home Economics

Page 28 text:

ROTC and gym have real class The students of the gym classes at Manual saw an odd scene this year. This scene was co-ed gym classes. The program was very well accepted by the students, and there were no serious problems. The use of the same standards was almost impossible. Three things that both girls and boys could participate in were jump-rope, volleyball, and archery. When Mr. Francis Moriarity was asked if he forsaw co-ed locker rooms in the future, he replied, No, but then again I never thought I ' d see co-ed gym classes either. The ROTC department does many things that are not realized by most students. Every morning before school, an ROTC squad raises the flag. At football games, they raise the flag on the pole at the south end of the field. They present the color guard at all home basketball games, and they have the annual job of marching in the Veterans Day parade. The ROTC student is graded on a merit system. One gets points for com- ing to class, participating, working on details, wearing the uniform on every Thursday, and a six weeks test that cov- ers everything that is studied. The merits that the student gains de- termine his rank. During the summer, a student can go to boot camp. By going there, the student ' s chance of promo- tion is enhanced. 24 Physical Education