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

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of LPHS students Working one’s way through the maze of activity and people in LPHS. we come to the annex. There are many strange sights and odors from this section of the building; here the industrial arts courses are held. Six different courses are offered to the stu- dent interested in the industrial arts field. Me- chanical drafting teaches basic fundamentals of drafting, architectural drawing teaches sim- ple plans and elevations to the interested stu- dents. while blueprinting teaches the basic fun- damentals of blueprint reading. In machine shop, students learn how to work with metal and use various tools. Simple furniture con- structions are taught in woodcrafting. The stu- dents who would like to have the opportunity to learn about intricate machinery may study machine drafting. Mr. Schulze is the head of the industrial arts and audio-visual department. Rod Tarnow works on his woodahop project with the help of a band saw. Greg Arndt and Jim Hill learn to measure everything precisely in mechanical drawing class. William Unger and Terry Larson learn the mechanics of working with metal in machine shop.

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In the annual style show given by the sewing classes. Jean Larson models the suit she made which won her first place. Mrs. Dring 19 in charge of the food courses at the high school. The girls in her classes make a complete and thorough study of diet and nutrition. They also learn the proper eti- quette for entertaining. Mrs. Hotchkiss heads the sewing department where personal appear- ance is studied, as well as fabric designing and clothing construction. Every year the classes present a style show featuring the clothes that they themselves have made. Prizes are awarded to those girls whose clothing is the best de- signed and the most well made. Also in the home economics department, home nursing is offered. This is a course deal- ing with home hygiene and care of the sick at home. The information gained in home eco- nomics classes is useful in many vocations and in preparing the students for the future. The girls who belong to Future Nurses of America gain valuable experience by working in the school nurse’s office, aided by the school nurse. Mrs. Baughman. The FNA was very active this past year. They visited hospitals in this vicinity and assisted in local hospitals, hospitals. Vocational courses outline future plans Mrs. John Magnuson awards Connie Ringln n trophy for her excellent work in sewing. Stephanie Kiernicki and Kay Hartz exhibit the different types of cotton that arc used in making cloth. 20

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Neil Schnrf nnd Steve Reinhart find it difficult to believe that the heart ha so many chambers. We develop our bodies Ricky Lambert is prepared for another driving lesson in the LPHS driver's training car. Another requirement for graduation is two years of physical education, which is usually completed in the freshman and sophomore years. Students enjoy such activities as basket- ball, volleyball, tumbling, and trampoline exer- cises. These sports are mainly winter activities and are carried on in the gymnasium. In the spring, classes are held at Kiwanis Field, where the students play field hockey and tennis or practice track events. Seniors who are interested in the field of physical education often assist the regular teachers. Since health and safety have been combined into a one-semester course, it is easier for stu- dents to meet the graduation requirement in that area. In health class students study the structure and functions of the human body. Last year a one-semester course in physiology was added to the curriculum for students who wish to continue study in this area. 22