Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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In the near future the welfare and safety of the United States and perhaps of the world depends on its youth. Following the pattern of physical fit- ness and preparedness now being set on the na- tional level, Hi Parkis physical education depart- ment promotes fitness of mind, spirit, and body. With the recent emphasis on the military strength of the United States, the Reserve Officers Training Corps has become increasingly important. All types of military procedure are taught. Practice on the rifle range is the favorite of many cadets. This training includes instruction in accuracy in shoot- ing and on the types and parts of the gun. By encouraging wrecklessness and discouraging recklessness, Hi Parkis safety education program promotes safe and courteous driving. To combat the shocking death toll on the nation's highways, the course teaches the meaning and importance of trafficilaws and the uinsidesi' of a car. Physical education classes not only fulfill the health and recreational needs of students, but also give a view of the mental, social, and emotional aspects of life. Teamwork is stressed. Intramurals allow girls to enjoy sports outside of gym class. Gym teacher Miss Jayne Murchison blows the whistle on a play while refereeing a speedball game. In RCTC, Physical Education Classes Coaches Toler, Jones, and Young anxiously watch the progress of the Samuell game from the press box.

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A E E 3 as 5 R.O.T.C. officers brave the chill of a November morning to review a cadet parade. Military, Physical Fitness Stressed , .,,qk V. R CASEY, NEWMAN F., B.S. , Major, TSGRC, ROTC Assistant Commandant, B Football, .552 A t -ii- ,et J J, ,, Go1f,Saber Club 1 oeie CULP, JERRY L., BA. ' 'A ' , ,,-A Swimming, Physical Education FRANKLIN, JAMES o., M.E. , L iil i-', 'i-i - . Safety Education A A :i 3 HIGHTOWER, FLOYD R., B.S. Cmdr. USNR, Commandant of Cadets, Track JONES, THURMAN, B.S. , Assistant Football KENNEDY, ERNEST F., M.E. A dm' A '., Safety Education, Baseball, Assistant n , , 2 Y Football 1 5 1 MANSON, GYNNE CMRS. ALPHONSEJ, M.E. .., .ft are 'J 5 a-fe Physical Education, Cheerleaders, Intramural 6 S Sports r as . . . ...,.. A A .. MURCHISON, JAYNE, B.S. i 1 2. , f , .. .sq A , , -2 . : Physical Education, Cheerleaders A --f ' Intramural Sports .3 ,,,hh lo' -' TOLER, JAMES L., RA. gg, J. , , , , . J . Assistant Football, HB Basketball, B ..i: RR1. J n V 3 we 5 ,, W' ' Baseball , J. , . vt ' RUTLEDGE, F. D., B.S. A SJJ ,,,,,, , ,, 5,1 ws, J W Football, Athletic Director A .,,, K' ' iiiii ,V , i f ,ff- YOUNG, CECIL V., M.E. lfhvh f ,sg 'ii il, J S, i . Bn Fvvtball iizzf - fi -532 . Li ,..' A ' A

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Mr. White, Hi Park's band director, is intent on the outcome of the Samuell football game. Clicking typewriters, aromas from the home economics kitchen, frantic operetta rehearsals in the spring-Behind these familiar scenes at Hi Park lie the goals of the fine arts and vocational departments-to develop skills, knowl- edge, and intelligent attitudes for successful transaction of business. Civil Service exams in the spring highlight the year for Typing 3 students. During the course they have received practice while typing in the school offices. Other classes learn to type upicturesi' for enjoyment. The use of a tape recorder aids shorthand classes to become fluent in the shorthand ulanguagef, Music theory is taught in all music classes through ear- training and simple analysis of records. Using these funda- mentals, the Lads and Lassies present many assemblies and away-from-school programs throughout the year, cli- maxing in the operetta, presented with the help of the orchestra, which also gives fall and spring concerts. The Highlandaires present an assembly in the fall and participate in the Christmas program. The band sparks Scot spirit at football games, marches in parades, and presents assembly programs during the year. Artistic Scots contribute much to the atmosphere of many of Hi Parkis dramatic and musical productions by designing scenery and sets. Posters, paintings, murals, and other forms of art work are also designed by the art classes. Homemaking, wood shop, metal shop, and mechanical drawing give future workers a sample of these careers. ovice Musicians, Artists, Typists Master Lena Mavroukaky, exchange student from Greece, prepares a Greek dinner for the homemaking class. 30