George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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EIGHT ON TEN! Henry Cook Works on a slug of type to be used for a school publication. Home economics is one of the many cours es given at George Washington High School which prepares young people for the future. With the clean ancl moclern kitchens in th:- cooliinpf rooms, anfl the adequate sewing' facili- ties, this course ot' instruction her-omes instruc- tive as well as constructive. After the comple- tion of this subject, the boys and girls have a feeling of accomplishment. Washington High School shares in the responsibility ot' training' the homemakers of tomorrow. Through the years, home economics has become a very im- portnat subject. Today it is a very interesting and beneficial class. It aclfls much to the later development of the student. lt also helps the stuenflt to become more self-confident and will- ing to try to accomplish what seems to he ini- possible. Through the work of the home econo- mics faculty, the student learns much about making a house a well-kept home. girls investigate hom 'Nm emaking arts HOW MANY CUPS? Darlene Beasley, Sunely David- son, and Ann Campbell increase their culinary ability while becoming better honienialiers. i 'Q f Q M S ..,,ttt A - N. C-2, 3, in xxx X qi C 1 N 'i -C ctsis N i fs W . .t,.,... - ,ig in gf Q N --f Z-,A-J X x it s X N,,r,-.,.-------'M .N MW,-.A,,.,..--- 23

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5 - .fl bs e :gg K if 5 - Swsxefx N R it . Q 'K 3 to A 5 ,..,v,-ff - an 1 A 1 g flmzfr' . ' .4 . 1 Q awe, X f iz- X239 F . 2 Q by Q? 3? F NOT A WRINKLE! Sandy Love learns how to make and take proper care of her clothes. Shopmen develop manual skillsg Striving through the years to keep up with the ever growing needs of industry, our Industrial Arts Department has increased its facilities. Regardless of what a student is plan- ning to be, the latest equipment and the most highly trained instuctors are available to pre- pare him for a future occupation. A wide array of courses is offered by our 'Industrial Arts De- partment. Many of our courses such as press work and auto shop are offered for three years. If a longer period of time is desired a course in drafting, electricity, and Woodwork- ing may be selected. The print shop preserves lasting memories in THE POST and bring to the student body current news in THE SURVEYOR. The print shop also prints all official documents for the school. Washington is fortunate in having such a well-equipped Industrial Arts Department. HOT OFF THE PRESS! Don McQuinn and Jim Posey watch as finished prints come out of the press.

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Progress as we examine the fine arts Musicians captivate audiences as Sound the trumpets! The marching Con- tinentals are coming up the field of success. Many compliments were received for their great performances throughout the ye a r. Their cooperation as a group illustrates their excellent school spirit. Credit is due to Director Mr. Ray C. Funk, Drum Major Robert Bremer, and the baton tvvirling majorettes for the fine Work they have displayed this year. Perhaps a few schools have a larger musical organization, but as far as performance is concerned, Wash- ington's band is considered one of the best in Indianapolis. The orchestra started this year With a wide-span program ahead of it. The orchestra's abilities are displayed during the year by per- forming at P-TA meetings, the Spring Music Festival, school convocations, and at Central State Hospital. Four people, chosen for excell- ence in music, are taken from each city high school to perform in the All-City High School Symphony during the winter. These activities help make music a more enjoyable pursuit. 24