Jefferson High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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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

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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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To En jo Bezng Good Homemakers To learn to manage a ho1ne efficiently is the aim of every future homemaker. A knowledge of food and food preparation is not all that is needed. Clothing, first aid, child care, and other necessities play an important part in home life. Sewing classes, under the direction of Miss Helen Grishaw, help the girls become acquainted with up-to-the-minute styles and fashions. Along with learning the fun- damentals of sewing, the girls enlarge their own wardrobes. First aid and practical nursing are taught by Miss Gleela Ratcliffe. In the home nurs- ing and child study courses, knowledge of how to care for the convalescent, simple nursing procedures, physical and psycho- logical needs of children, and development of skills in first aid are taught. Pleasant odors drift from delicious dishes prepared by the students of Miss Irina Slayback and Miss Ratcliife. Table decora- tions and placement of dishes and silver are also included in this thorough training program. The greatest accomplishment of thc Home Economics Department is teaching students to live together harmoniously and happily. Its a woinanls world in foods classes. Don,t Scorch that pretty skirt you made. Family Living class prepares gnls for family lifc now and lah-r.