Jefferson High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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To Be United In Lan uages Part of our training for the future, especially for those of us who are going to college, comes from the Foreign Language Department. The study of a foreign language serves a dual purpose by helping us to understand our own language better and by familiarizing us with the customs of the land from which it comes. Many people think Latin is a dead language, but this is not true, it plays an important part in our modern World today. Approximately two- thirds of the words in English are derived from Latin. Miss Carolyn GriHin, the Latin teacher, helps acquaint us with the customs of ancient Rome. As our language comes from Latin, our civilization finds many roots in the lives of the ancient Romans. Anyone who is planning to make law, medicine, or science his vocation will End an important help in the study of Latin. Spanish joins us more closely with our neigh- bors to the south by teaching us their Ways and customs, and a knowledge of Spanish would make a possible future trip to Mexico or South America much more enjoyable. Miss Wahneta Mullen is the teacher of this romantic modern language. Two years, instruction is offered in both Spau- ish and Latin. This gives us a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary. Classes are made interesting by such activities as making posters, decorating bulletin boards, Writing reports, and listening to records. VVhat odd dresses thc Romans worc! Page 18 Playing castanets isn't as easy as it looks.

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And Learn That tree needs a touch of yellow. Art is the study of drawing, painting, and modeling, and attaining the ability of doing it easily and skillfully. Under the direction of Miss Ceorgianna Kienly, Ieff's Art Depart- ment tries to fulfill this deHnition in its work. Every art student had a sketch book. A committee from the classes planned the type of art work for every six weeks. Miniature model rooms including furniture, appliances, and interior decorating taught the students home knowledge to be used in the future. The kiln was the center of activity for the advance students who made varied pottery. Murals, record albums, masks, and posters for various contests were also among the many projects. Between the second and third floors attractive art displays by the Art Department always caught the eye of everyone. This departmentis work is not just limited to the art room only. Advanced students de- signed the backdrop for the Queen of Hearts Dance. The art students were very helpful in the Red and Black Revue by painting the backdrops. An exhibit of all the classes, art work was seen at the 'iHoof-Beats , the Music Depart- mentis musical revue. XVorking with clay is very interesting. i Pu ge I7

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Polly Posturei' and Sally Slumpv demonstrate the right and Wrong Ways to stand. To Keep Health Strong bodies as Well as strong minds is the principle on which our Physical Education De- partment at jeff is based. Under excellent super- vision and with an eye for the future our Physical Education Department is building happier, healthier citizens. Health classes during the sophomore year also give the students a Well-rounded knowledge of the proper way to preserve their health. The boys, classes are taught by Mr. Orval Martin, while the girls are taught by Mrs. Emily Price. Boys, gym classes are conducted by Mr. Marion Crawley and Mr. C. Lyboult. Mrs. Gertrude Krueger and Miss Joanne Jonas are the supervisors of the girls, gym classes. Football is a favorite sport at the Held. And Happ In fair weather during the fall, outdoor foot- ball is played by teams in the boys, classes and tests on skills such as punting, passing, and place kicking are given. Group games, including cal- isthenics, are played. Softball is played at the football field in the spring. The girls' program consists of modern danc- ing, basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton, and games developing grace and coordination. During one six Weeks, period, girls, and boys, classes are combined for coeducational courses, such as square dancing and social dancing in the little gym. Page 19