Gabriels High School - Trumpet Yearbook (Lansing, MI)

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Up in the air over the idea ofa trampoline, Daniel Grace executes different seat-drops, he proceeds to a more difficult series of front-drops as other skill of body-control. After mastering a basic series of knee-drops, and students watch with admiration. With the regimemation of a military unit, gym classes instill discipline by habit, accenting in- dividual fitness, 29

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1-2-3 The count goes on in Physical ducation Physical education is usually associated with ex- ercises and sports. But this year Mr. Greenwood the boyls instructor, established a concept of per- sonal achievement. Early in the year the President's Physical Fittness Test was administrated to all classes, with a modified version for the girls. The individual's average was measured up against na- tional averages indicating strengths and weaknesses. Clad in new uniforms of white shorts and green sweatshirts, the girls gyrated to Mrs. Reed's mega- phone, aching from their endeavors. But what they lacked in brute strength they compensated for in competitive spirit and braved such trials as push- ups, 600 yard runs, even a simplified chin-up. These accomplishments were aptly demonstrated during the end of the year test, as there was marked improvement. 1 This isatypical scene at the beginningofany gym period. Mrs, Reedls bull- for pushups but nothing can overcome the groans of these tired young horn, which keeps the girls stretching, tries to drown out the boy's count men. 28

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