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

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reativity shines he Art Department continued its win- ning ways with new projects, art compe- titions, and some changes. Mr. Whitmore took over as department head replacing the retired Miss McConnell. And Mr. Hall joined the staff, he is a 25-year veteran teacher who transferred here from school 101. Several Continentals won recognition for their work. Pam Halliburton designed a Christmas ornament that was used on the Chamber of Commerce tree on the Circle. Jonas Kersey and Angie Jones were finalists in the IPS Christmas card competition, and Jonas' design was used on an invitation and reproduced in the IPS holiday newsletter. Jo- nas and Angie also were top award winners in the Allison Art Exhibit last spring. Also last spring, Missy Koup was the Gold Key, Blue ribbon finalist at the Regional Scholastic Art Awards. This year students again entered the 500 Festival, the 6th annual Allison, and the Scholastic Awards competition. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards were brought home again. Mr. Hall's Basic Art class created posters for American Education Week November 15- 21. The students produced the posters indi- vidually and within groups. The posters were then displayed throughout the school. Miss Overpeck's Textiles classes worked on a gift to the school - a sailing ship made of wood and fiber. Also in Miss Overpeck's classes, Rex Eaton, her business partner from Allison's, visited alternate Tuesdays to lecture and encourage. Creativity and activity were not confined to the Art Department. The Music Depart- ment was busy all year with many exciting projects. The Continentalaires, dressed in new uni- forms, maintained a busy singing schedule. On November 10, they performed at the Gift and Hobby Show. On December 15, they were featured on the main stage at Union Station. The traditional Christmas program was performed in the auditorium on Decem- Above left: Mr. Robeys band students practice their play- ing skills Above right. Kelly Bond. Travis Woods. and William Watts work molding clay. Right: Kenneth Kaiser and Kofi Basir finish their paintings. Far right: Michael Spinks practices piano Page 29. Top: Melissa Depew sketches her plan for her art project. Bottom: Mrs. Colvin leads the Colonial Chorus in a festive song. 28 X.. 5. ' ,. 'gint K mn ber 16. The Music Department also provided entertainment for the spring Poetry Contest. The band, directed by Mr. Robey, partici- pated in the Labor Day parade for which it received a trophy sponsored by Local 1150 of the Steel Workers Union. The band also performed in the Veterans Day parade. The members of the department kept themselves involved in music and perform- ing. Mrs. Colvin performed locally in many theater and music productions. She received an Encore Awards nomination for best minor supporting actress in a musical for her perfor- mance in Barnum at the Civic theater last spring. Mrs. Colvin was also named a judge for the Encore Awards Association which judges shows at Community theaters. Music accompanist Mrs. Carey appeared in the op- era Rigoletto last fall. She sings occasional- ly with the Indianapolis Opera Company. -Kim Shepherd, Ella Riggs, Jenny Irwin -.- -1- l

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he Social Studies Department welcomed a student teacher this year: Mr. Kreider. Mr. Kreider formerly worked for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. He decided to switch careers, which was unusual for a person already established in a career, be- cause he had a desire to contribute to young people's learning experiences. Explained Mr. Kreider, Lives seemed more important than loans. His best experiences at Washington involved meeting teachers and students, al- though he had his share of talkers and disrup- tive students. He really enjoyed Parent-in- Touch night. Mr. Kreider received his degree from I.U., and while his teaching time was a challenge, it was also enjoyable. He liked working with Mr. Hanley's Bridge classesg he said many ofthe Bridge students had decided to focus on their studies, which works for any student who wants to do his or her best. Mr. Kreider's last day was November 20. -Lisa Phillips WU UU tag 'E I o 5 QQ F Q X ll . -- fl ii to L - f- l- . II i ' if -gli -5l f'v I I l I. E 'Y 11 Top: Social Studies student teacher Mr. Kreider leads his class, Middle: FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Department Head Mr. Arnold, Ms. Bruyn. Miss McMillin. Above: SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Row 1: Mr. Hanley, Department Head Mr. Laetsch, Mr. Sfreddo. Row 2: Mr. Kreider. Mr. Fuqua. Mr. Ricker, Mr. Shires.

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- 1 Ni' ..4-9 . X ,As -u , - l -nu, iss Overpeck's Textiles classes created a work of art as a gift for the school. It is a large sailing ship made of wood and fiber, measuring at least 4x4 feet. The ship will be displayed for all to examine its craftsmanship and artistic detail. -Ella Riggs cold 5-TNT 7-1- 'd'f,l., if E N 1 s 6,7 L Z' gr, sl-o s F Q , X Top: Nickie Tedrow, Miss Ouerpeck. Sheryl Williams, Tammy Kendall. Melissa Depew. show off their ship to Mr. Roseberger. Middle: MUSIC DEPARTMENT. Department Head Mrs. Colvin, accompanist Mrs. Carey, Mr. Robey, Above: ART DEPARTMENT? Front: Miss Ouerpeck. Middle: Department Head Mr. Whitmore, Mr Hall, Rear: Mr. Bowers.