John Marshall High School - Marhiscan Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Members of the Music Appreciation class listen to and try and pick out a certain melody. Music majors may take this class in order to better their understanding of music. Performing at Commencement, one of their many performances throughout the year are the Marshallaires. Students are chosen from the Choir for this special musical group. Members of the Liberty Belles, a special girls singing group, prac- tice for an upcoming performance. The Liberty Belles took part in the special Christmas program sponsored by Music Department. They also performed at Lafayette Square and many other places throughout the city and surrounding area.

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W3 tEYOUl ■ FOR THEl CLOTHES] YOU WEAR Girls sharpen homemaking tools— cooking and sewing For future homemaking and pro- fessional use, Marshall girls acquire knowledge in clothing, foods, family living, and home nursing form the Home Economics Department. Clothing l-IV includes a study of fabrics and fashion design. Clothing classes help each girl design and make her own clothes. In Foods l-IV girls are taught to preserve foods and they learn the basic pattern of planning, preparing and serving well-balanced meals. In Family Liv- ing, students try to communicate with themselves, their parents and their friends. The course teaches them what to expect from marriage and other adult considerations. Home nursing helps prepare girls in the caring of injuries which might occur around the home. Health education plays a vital part in helping students decide and rea- lize what they should do in order to lead normal healthy lives. The study of drug abuse, the use of alcohol and tobacco may change the indi- vidual ' s attitude towards life. Health students study hygiene and the muscles and bones of the human body. Nutrition and mental health is also studied. Students learn about the functions and different parts and the symptoms, prevention and ana- lyzation of disease. In Foods Class I, freshman Robin Bonebrake and sophomore Sue Skaggs demonstrate the correct procedure of checking to see if the biscuits they are preparing are ready to serve. In Foods, students plan and prepare well balanced meals. This includes the proper method of boiling water to more complicated recipes. The timing of the meal is very difficult to learn. 25

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Accompanist, Mrs. Anna Hinton, plays for choral groups during practice and special performances. Rhythm, sound vital study for musicians All music class participants find the opportunity to develop an appre- ciation and understanding of basic music theories. The students in girls and boys chorus classes learn the values of harmony and rhythm. In- strumentalists also have the chance to expand their musical knowledge and gain performer status for school productions. Those who become proficient in their respective areas may audition for one of the five performing groups; the concert choir, Liberty Belles, Marshallaires, Symphonic Band and Orchestra. These groups entertain throughout the year for school assemblies and community social functions. To direct The Star Spangled Banner during the football pre-game performance, March- ing Band conductor, Mr. Steven Humphrey, calls the band to attention in their formation on Sullivan Field. 27