Jackson Township School - Saxmuri Yearbook (Roanoke, IN)

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Several sophomore boys play a fast game of basketball in Freshman and sophomore girls march briskly around the gym physical education. as a part of their usual routine in physical education. We Gain Better Living Through Physical Fitness and Safety In recent years many people have token part In various physical fitness programs. Roanoke High School is no exception. Mrs. Schoeff and Mr. Felton have done their best to keep RHS students phys- ically fit through daily exercise. Grades seven through ten participate in such activities as volley- ball, dodgeball, and calisthenics. Safety is taught to Roanoke students in the driver education course. Mr. Felton braves the dangers of this course to teach the fundamentals of operating an automobile to the members of the sophomore class. The car, donated by J. E. Zent and Sons, is put through the various driving procedures by the eager students. Because of this course the safety of the community, as well as that of the student, is insured. Joy is written take another Mr. Felton. the face of Rita Hughes as she ' ing lesson from driver educatior prepares to 1 instructor.

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Students Take Pride in Skillful Hands and Quick Minds Tom Coe creates a lamp for a shop project. Rita Edwards and Chormaine Blanchard polish their cuhnary talents in the well-equipped home economics kitchens. The curriculum of our school does not consist of solely book-work. There are courses offered per- taining to practical living, each needed by many students. One of these is home economics, taught by Mrs. DeWitt. In this class girls are introduced to the routines of successful homemaking. They are taught to wash dishes, cook, and sew well, among other typical domestic activities. Mr. Swan, in the Industrial Arts Department, helps develop the skills of the more dexterous students, and provides instruction in many facets of manual training, from woodworking to me- chanical drawing to auto mechanics. Young artists, and students desiring to better appreciate the beauty of their world, flock to Mrs. Foote ' s art classes. In two classes — a junior high and a senior high class — Mrs. Foote directs many activities, for example, portrait drawing, and also teaches the techniques every amateur artist should know. Our community benefits from these courses, and our students receive a more balanced education in preparation for future life. Mrs. Foote enjoys the creativity of her art students.

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RHS Students Lead Active Lives Although reading and studying are good exer- cises for the mind, other activities also go into mak- ing a well-rounded individual. To help achieve this goal, students are offered the opportunity to join various clubs and organizations. Among these are band, chorus, 4-H, sports. Red Cross, Sunshine Society, and a Spanish club. In these groups stu- dents have a chance to further their experience and knowledge by taking part in activities in which they may have special interests. Not only do they get a break from daily routines, but they also learn to become leaders, to accept responsibility, and to get along with others. The school can be seen buzzing with activity as groups and organizations prepare for parties and money-making projects. Many times the walls and bulletin boards are decorated with brightly colored posters, advertising a coming event, and students can be seen gathering to see what the happenings will be. These various activities lend spirit to and brighten the days here at our school.