Highland High School - Shield Yearbook (Highland, IN)

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Learning the “inside” facts of the human body is one of the basic concerns of health class. Avoiding mud puddles and being stepped on by teammates are typical of the kinds of problems that faced physical education students. Gym classes engaged in outdoor activities well into the fall monsoon season, leaving unfortunate students drenched in mud as they madly kicked at a soccer ball. Volleyball, wrestling, conditioning, and gymnastics built muscles and coordin- ation in the field house, while advanced and regular swimming classes learned the four competitive strokes and studied life- saving in the pool area. Alcohol Tobacco Narcotics classes studied symptoms and effects of different drugs on the body, and discussed the problems they cause for society. Students viewed displays to acquaint themselves with the appearance and odor of assorted illegal drugs. After discussing various occupational possibilities, freshman health students studied the skills and educational requirements necessary for pursuing the career of their choice. Through film- strips, movies, and instruction from teachers, pupils also became familiarized with emergency first aid procedures. Proper equipment is essential for good perform- ance in the gym, as senior Jim J onaitis shows. Tests, plus exercise, are part of juniors Jerry Lannon and Dave Dobrinich’s phys ed classes.

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26 ATN, Phys. Ed., Health Phys Ed, Health, ATN stress physical skill Alcohol, tobacco and narcotics are discussed in Mr. John Peterson’s ATN classes. Correct form in archery is studied in girls ' phys ed class, as shown by freshman Donna Elish. Preparing for another badminton session in class, junior Kim Wells checks some pointers.

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With scattered crowds mingling on bleachers, the blanket-bundled group of Girl’s Athletic Association members battled on the near freezing night for the seventh annual Powderpuff title. In the close, hard-fought game, Selund’s Smashing Seniors defeated a strong junior team, Crawford’s Branders, by a score of 14-12, after senior Gail Dunning succeeded in executing a two-point conversion play. Throughout the remainder of the year, interscholastic volleyball, gymnastics, and track and field events enabled the 185 members to earn points four times per week toward their awards. Repeating their annual service projects, the role of Letterman’s Club remained the same as in previous years. Their projects were limited to ushering in the gymnasium, working in the concession stand during athletic events, and par- ticipating in the annual field trip to a college hockey game in South Bend. Off season lettermen continued the support of the basketball team by leading the first-shaking block known as the “Trojan T’s”. While keeping spectators from the gym floor, senior Steve Preis tallies game statistics. During an intersquad volleyball game, a GAA member spikes the ball to raise the score 11-9. 28