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

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Through thc « familiar door pa ihc majority of uudentt. Let’ join them for a tour through the high school. During the second semester we found that there were 27 classes being offered in the voca- tional area. These classes were in drafting, print- ing, machine shop, wood shop, and home econ- omics. In the fine arts field there were thirteen classes in art and vocal and instrumental music. Business English, bookkeeping, typing, short- hand, and commercial law make up the 22 classes in the commercial department. In the liberal arts department we found that there were 27 classes in the social studies depart- ment. The science and math department has 51 classes. There arc also 51 classes in English of- fered in L.P.H.S. Seventeen classes in French, Latin, and Spanish are being offered. In the health, safety, and gym areas there are 27 classes. Table of Contents Student Life Page 6 Sports Page 36 Activities Page 64 People Page 94 Advertising Page 152

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L.P. H.S. is people, classes, and activities A problem that cannot be overlooked exists for all American high schools today. L.P.H.S., like all other schools throughout the nation, faces an increasing enrollment every year. To meet this influx of students four new classrooms were added during the summer. In addition, a teachers’ lounge and counselors’ offices were constructed. What is L.P.H.S.? Well, let’s find out. There are approximately 1375 students with a faculty of 59. A variety of interests are covered by the 39 clubs and organizations. The musicians may participate in any one of the four choirs, band, orchestra, or dance band. For the actors and actresses there are two all-school plays. L.P.H.S. is also sports. It offers baseball, basketball, football, track, cross country, swimming, wrestling, golf, and tennis. This is four sports over the required five necessary for membership in the ENIHSC. Bowling, volleyball, and girls’ athletics arc also available to the students although there is no school sponsored team participating in intcrschool contests. Aside from the extra-curricular activities, L.P.H.S. is a comprehensive high school. That is, it takes care of all students. This set-up is used in most cities of this size. Actually the high school is five-in-onc. The five divisions are liberal arts, which includes the languages, chemistry, history, and economics; voca- tional arts; fine arts, including music and art; commercial; and the general course. The sidewalk in front of the building proves to be a popular place as the students wait for the bell to ring.

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Susan Hargrave, Sheila Gracie, and Linda McCullough view the fashions displayed by the home economics class. Uninterested Don Hcidcn seems to have his mind on other matters. Let's join the students and take Let’s take a tour to sec L.P.H.S. in action. sees is the showcase. About once a month during As one enters the building, the first thing he the school year, the showcase display is changed. Several Clubs help decorate it. A few of them are Spanish Club, Social Studies Club, French Club, and F.H.A. As one turns to the right he passes room 8 where English and sociology are taught. The book store is next to this room. During the summer it was moved from the main office on second floor to its present location. The two other rooms here are the scene of classes in health, safety, civics, economics, and psychol- ogy Proceeding down the hall, he passes the run- way leading to the annex. This part of the high school was built in 1931 when more room was needed for classes. It now houses the music and Dennis Know Iron and Carol Blair buy school supplies from Mrs. Prokop at the new bookstore.