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

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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

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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 field of art, many courses are offered. For the beginning art student, courses in ap- preciation and drawing techniques arc avail- able. The making of posters advertising school events is the main project of the commercial art student. Advanced art consists of work in sculpture, oils, and ceramics. In addition to developing a most interesting hobby, advanced students gain valuable experience in the artistic field. Weather permitting, the classes work out- of-doors. This provides them with the oppor- tunity to paint and sketch landscapes. Many beautiful mobiles and murals, which had been created by the art classes, were seen at the A Cappclla concert at Christmas time. These items added a great deal to the Christ- mas spirit. Many useful articles are created by the cer- amics class. These articles may serve as won- derful gifts, in addition to offering the creator an opportunity for self-expression. as well as our minds Harold Hesselrode, Albert McClain, Lynn Jenaen. and Floyd Skagg8 work on poaters announcing the Swing Choir concert in commercial art claaa. Sharon Freeae and Joyce Carpenter paint in commer- cial art claaa while Pete Burr looka on.