Griffith High School - Reflector Yearbook (Griffith, IN)

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Machines may get the job done quickly, but even the best of seamstresses use handsewing to finish their work. Senior Cindy Stevens puts the finishing touches on her sewing project. It takes determination and imagination to create a painting and Margaret Campbell combines both artistic skills to create her master piece in Drawing and Painting 3-4. an elective course. Mesmerizetktjy the mechanics of a lawn engine. semorKetlyNordyke watches pp mechanics teacherMrr ki e. Glassfa rd- explain what makes the engine go. Griffith High School office, may I help you? is a sentence office aide junior Cathy Adams, uses often, as she answers the phone. Besides taking messages, she runs errands and types.

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Fun Classes Cosine, tangent are out; Picassos, telephones are in I n the midst of Trigonometry, physics and French, the college bound student becomes frustrated. The constant homework of numbers and PV gas laws swirls about his head, making him dizzy. But a student is not required to take all difficult courses. There are a number of different classes which he can take to break up a heavy load of college prep classes. Preparation for Adult Living is a course designed to ready students for life after high school. During a nine- week period students learn to care for a plant as they would their own child. They are also informed on the subjects of marriage and dating. Answering the telephone and running errands are part of the duties of an Office Aide. Department Aides do similar jobs, as well as correcting papers for that teacher. To be an aide one must have a slip signed by his desired teacher, approving the help and turn it in to guidance. Drawing and Painting is an hour for those Picassos and Dalis to demonstra their artistic abilities. In the beginning courses students are require to do certain projects. As the class progresses each is allowed to work at his own individual pace. A half a day is what the students in DECA receive. In this course they are taught the basics of business and the management of money. After the required semesters are finished the (continued on page 18 ) Since expensive gems and other precious item: might be kept inside, junior Scott Artz works to perfect his woods project. All woods students are required to make a jewelry box. 16

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Fun Classes Jewelry boxes, screwdrivers, munchies: a change of pace (continued from page 16 ) students are given a part-time job in the community. A related course, ICE, was newly developed this year. For those who enjoy working with their hands the wood and metal shops provide an escape from the usual math and science courses. Wood students are required to make a jewelry box, while the metal classes make a screwdriver and several other small objects. The whirl of the sewing machine is relaxing to others. In the remedial courses students learn the basics of sewing. As they advance they are required to make such projects as pants, blouses and skirts. Some enjoy working up a good sweat. In gym students participate in various activities while getting their share of exercise. The sixth hour period of gym provides the athletes in winter and spring sports to gain a more vigorous workout. In Foods one can sit back and forget his worries of the day while he munches on his latest concoction. The college-bound student need not worry, for he has many variations to his rough and frustrating schedule. Ceramic class is a good place to relax and create whatever you desire. Senior Juanita Moreno chooses to make a bowl. An art clas: is a nice break between the tough ones. Steady hands and concentration are requirec when using most machines in the shop room Junior Rick Lindauer demonstrates this in filing down his metal on the metal lathe. 18