Grant High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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S es Q g g 5 fll 1 A ii Q lf J I . fs , M Q .S Above: Mrs. Janet Howland sings os wel! as direds l1er Junior Choir class, one of her mcny responsibilities us choir diredor. Below: While supervising the bond during cz football game, Mr. Eugene Kazo enjoys a cup of hot coffee. Above: Mrs. Janet Howland, choir director, works busily going over M some of 'lhe many cpplicolions she received for Senior Choir. 26

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Home Economics Department Interests Girls ,sam ,I . M, il Q ' .l K I ,Cf i 'hi 'W , ff if 9. ' lf' 'tl 46k 'Wm 5 iw s. is y- ,' ' W ,ww M 1842: iii! if Mun thai 3 sy! , ' 4' 'la ' ' ll-9, ., 'a',i -',.4?E?,s5. My A .,,,. Myfsg sie Q s Above: Mrs. Ruth Kerns glances up from instructing a student in the fundamentals of sewing, and allows the student to take over the iob. Below: Miss Naomi England pauses for a moment while instructing Gail Thompson on correct procedures for completing her sewing proiect. I Home Economics classes are offered to all girls interested in this field. There are several different courses which enable girls to prepare themselves for careers as well as their own per- sonal need. Four years of Home Economics are offered to help further develop a girls ability. Family Living is offered as a class to help understand the problems one may encounter in marriage and managing a home. The students studied domestic relations, and a field trip was taken downtown to the Domestic Relations Court. Cooking and Interior Decorating classes were offered as semester courses. ln cooking, many different meals were prepared and students learned ways to plan a meal. Interior Decorating classes taught the fundamentals of decorating through studies of color schemes, buying and refinishing furniture, room layouts and other helpful hints. ln General Home Economics, sewing is taught and a student may learn more by taking clothing. These courses help many girls to learn the basics of sewing and gives them a chance to have a large wardrobe of inexpensive, attractive clothes. 25

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Music Department Constantly Active Mrs. Janet Howland Mr. Eugene Kaza t-'iw Mr. Eugene Kaza, instrumental music director, earnestly in orchestra as they prepare for on up coming performance. The music department has been constantly active this year. Making visits to hospitals, ele- mentary schools, banquets and other public performances are a few of the activities per- formed by the musically talented students. The orchestra, band and choirs have helped to add a special interest to our assemblies. Under the direction of Mr. Eugene Kaza, the orchestral department has functioned profession- ally this year. The band arroused spirit at games and provided enioyable half-time entertainment. With the addition of the Memorial Organ, Mrs. Janet Howland was able to create new and unique effects with the choir. The music students appreciated the helpful ideas and hints given by Mrs. Howland by continuing to perform successfully. structs several members of the