La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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health DOCTORS check for physi- cal defects before gym classes begin. It is important that stu- dents guard their health now so they will be at their best for future responsibilities. DICTAPHONE technique helps develop efficient secre- taries. After their high school training these girls can secure and hold secretarial positions in the busy world of business. ART students spend many hours with paint and brush. Janet Davis is toiling away on this mural representing a cir- cus. Many phases of art are taught in Mrs. Thomas's class- es. commercial art

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english Spanish STUDENTS gain poise in speech classes. These students are waiting for the signal in speaking over the public ad- dress system. Learning to think quickly and speak fluently are phases of the English course. QUIEREN ustedes viajar a Mexico? Don't be bewildered. It simply means, Do you want to go to Mexico? Spanish stu- dents study the customs and culture as well as the language of our neighbors to the south. THESE boys gain practical experience in print shop. They print attendance slips, school station- ery. posters, pro- grams, and tickets for school events. This is valuable training for future jobs. print shop L

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science math THERE is fun in the bottom of the test tube. Chemistry chal- lenges students daily in the classroom and laboratory of Mr. Noe. A knowlelge of chem- istry is helpful, be you doctor, lawyer, merchant, or chief. CAREFUL oral explanations clarify the problems to those who are in doubt and help de- velop the pupils' reasoning power. These advanced alge- bra students are interested in the problem being explained. IN UNITED STATES history class Miss Jones supervises a panel discussion. The tradition- al course is brought up to date by the study of current events which will help our future lead- ers carefully plan steps to be taken in years to come. history