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

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Students Respond to the Challenge Throughout the 1985-1986 school year, Redskins continued to challenge themselves by enrolling in some of Manual ' s most demand- ing classes. Despite the tests, finals, term papers, class projects, and nightly homework assignments, they persevered and often stayed up late at night studying in order to be better prepared. One of the best-known ad- vanced classes, taught by Mrs. Marilyn Dever, was Histlish, a com- bination of English 5g and 6g, and advanced U.S. History 1 and 2. In this course, juniors learned to take better notes, improve their writing skills, and learned to study. One of the major challenges in Histlish was the blue books which were major essay tests that have often compared to college exams. SOPHOMORE Tammy White explains a problem for the class in geometry. The seniors were also challenged by the English department with courses in Humanities and Ad- vanced Placement English. In both classes, the classics of literature were read and discussed. Also exerting demands on stu- dents were the Math and Science Departments. Algebra 3 and 4, Ad- vanced Math, and Calculus helped students organize their thinking processes and expand their mental capacities. Physics and chemistry combined math skills with the laws of science. AP Biology students assisted per- sonel from Eli Lilly, Manual ' s Part- ner-in-Education, in conducting ex- periments in a program for other science classes. All in all, Manual students have achieved much academically over the years, and challenging courses, while tougher, have helped accen- tuate these achievements. iUdMlftutfniiiiifiiiNfl I SENIOR Steve Minton shows his surprise over the success of an experiment in physics. Challenging Classes 23

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FRENCH TEACHER Dave Phillips stands ready to give individual help to students as they work on an assignment. SENIORS Kathy Willoughby, Alan Majors, and Scott Walker discuss the results of an experiment during a physics lab. 1 22 Challenging Classes

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A Creative Experience Being able to put the books aside for a class or two was a wel- come relief for many students. Classes in art, music, and home eco- nomics allowed the students to do just that. In addition, these classes also gave students an opportunity to develop their creativity. The home economics classes were centered around the more practical areas of learning. In these classes, students acquired skills which could be used immediately after high school. Students demon- strated their creativity not only in foods and clothing classes, but also in needle art. The music department offered students a chance to develop vocal talents as well as instrumental tal- ents. Ceramics, jewelry, drawing, and JUNIOR Kim Gohman prepares her pallet with paint. HOME ECONOMICS teacher Mrs. Sarah Bogard explains a sewing technique to sever- al of her students. painting were among the electives available for creative students in the art department. Creative classes gave Redskins hands on experiences. In these classes, students worked hard to achieve their goals and accom- plished many things. Their cre- ations were displayed often during the school year, giving the students a sense of pride in their accomplish- ments. Junior Christy Lewis summed up the feelings of most students. Art gives me a chance to express my feelings in a different way. Whether it was a piece of pot- tery, a quilt, a geometric design, or a melodic harmony, creative classes provided a welcome break from the academics. 24 Creative Classes