John Adams High School - Album Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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Cultural Endeavors Mr. Hoover rehearses Christmas songs with his chorus class. Band students get ready for another rough rehearsal. Mr. Withrow directs the half-time show of the Riley game. MR. R. L HODGSON: B.S., M.M.. Ball State University; Humanities: Vocal Music. MR. ROBERT F. HOOVER: B.M.E., Roosevelt University. Vocal Music. Director of Mixed Chorus and Concert Choir MRS. JANET LEININGER: B.M. Chicago Musical College. MM.. Oklahoma University; Vocal Music: Director of Cadet Choir and Girls Chorus MR GERALD LEWIS: BS.. Julliard School of Music; MM., University of Southern California: Orchestra; Harmony. MR. LARRY D SHAFER: B.M, DePauw University; MA, Ball State University; Instrumental Music MR. NORVAL E. WITHROW: B S.. MA. Ball State University; Band Director; Pom- Pom Girls Sponsor. 29

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We Strive To Develope Our Talents Through MR ROBERT SEELEY AB. Indiana University; M.A.. Colum- bia University; Art MR William R SMITH B a. Indiana University: Art: Drama Club Sponsor. Play Director The Art and Music Departments allow students to pursue their Interests In these areas. A new course In humanities Is offered to freshmen this year, In which they study the concepts of the fine Arts All freshmen and choir members take a chorus class which practices the techniques of singing. Other students participate in the orchestra and band organizations which play at football and basketball games as well as at special concerts. The art courses are varied enough to give students a choice in the type of class they want. These classes Include such activities as drawing, painting, sculpture, and ceramics Students are given the opportunity to cultivate their special talents through the courses available at Adams Local and state music contests enable students to compete with others for special ratings. Contests In art are carried to the national level where students may win valuable awards Mr Sceley demonstrates Ibe use ol tbe silk Even Mr Smith sometimes wonders about students ' modern art. 28

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MISS MARY JANE BAUER; BS.. Purdue Universily; M.S.. Indiana Univeisity; Physical Education; U.S. History; Cheerleader Sponsor. MR LEONARD E BUCZKOWSKI; B S.. M.S. Ball State University: Health; Physical Educa- tion; Assistant Football Coach; Head Baseball Coach MR JAMES CROW; B S. Indiana University. Health. MISS SUSAN GANSER; B.S., MS, Indiana University; Physical Education; Girls ' Sport Club Assistant Sponsor. MR GEORGE GRIFFITH; B S. MA. Ball State University; Health; Physical Education; Freshman Basketball Coach; Assistant Baseball Coach. MR. J J LAIBER: BS. Notre Dame; MS. Indiana University; Health. The courses in health and physical eijucation attempt to make the student aware of the importance of sound physical growth Through vigorous activities in gym class, he improves his strength, agility, and coordination by participating in athletic games and exercise In Health class, each student ac- quires the principles of hygiene which he uses to insure the maintenance of his health. The two courses are interrelated, and consequently both departments work together in close harmony The instructors of both subjects realize the importance of giving the student solid foundations for achieving a total health, by using both his body and his mind. Thus, by taking these two courses, the students progress both physically and mentally in his knowledge of health. Eiercises are a basic part of girls ' physical education classes. fi. Healthy Ideas Gained Ml GriHith is caught skipping gym class.