Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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The welding rod. one of many helpful tools which make up the large amount of equipment used by shop classes, was an advantage to boys like Roger Boer. The lathe, a machine in which metal is rotated and shaped to be made into tools, was often used by Senior Dave Walters, machine shop student.

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Fine Arts classes provided entertainment, beauty for all Abstract ideas took concrete form as students felt satisfaction of creation. Drawing was the medium used for creative expression by Kae Moore. Talent is a worthless commodity unless put to good use. Fine Arts was a place where talent could be developed and imagination exercised. Students used hands, minds and voices for creative expression. Art classes provided instruction for aspiring students. Some strived to perfect drawing and painting techniques while others preferred sculpture or ceramics. Student efforts were often exhibited in the display case. The spring art show gave students an opportunity to publicly display and sell their work. Band and chorus entered state and regional competition. Music Department sponsored a Christmas convocation. Pep Band entertained at home basketball games and at half time played for Pantherette performances. Playing his tuba to various songs pro- vided a change from the daily routine of studies for Don Booker.

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Shop classes contributed useful items to school Drafting was the basis for all other industrial arts courses and allowed students such as Tim McMinds to gain experience in drawing, proportioning and measurement. A 383 or dual quads can always attract a boy’s attention. Remodeling an old jalopy or installing a souped-up engine is one part of a boy ' s life which can be enjoyed in school also. Industrial arts classes allow boys to follow their own hobbies or interests. Student and faculty cars were kept purring by boys in auto mechanics. In this way industrial arts students gained practical knowledge which would be valuable in later life while car owners profited from free repairs. A balance beam for gymnasts and lecterns and bookshelves for teachers were examples of work done by boys in wood shop. Spirit and pride were added to basketball games when two plywood Panther heads, cut out by shop students, were placed above the stage in the gym. The engines of faculty and student cars supplied fundamental training for Rocky McCaw, Don Booker and Jerry Maugherman.