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

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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.

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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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San Diego welcomes local debators The debators and Miss Dohcny pose for a picture shortly after arriving in San Diego. Aided by the profit from the Faculty Follies, the LaPorte High School debate team was able to travel to San Diego. California, to participate in the national tournament. Their eligibility was a result of their winning the National Forensic League tournament in In- diana. The debate team, under the leadership of Miss Doheny. left Chicago by plane on June 20. On Monday morning the team registered at the University of San Diego, a very modern university with Spanish architecture. Actual debating began on Tuesday with practice rounds in the morning. The first rounds of competition started that afternoon. The competition continued through Wednesday. After three days of difficult debating. La Porte was eliminated from the tournament. Although they had not been able to advance to the final rounds, the debators were rated in the top twenty in the tournament. The school, as well as the community, was very proud of them. Mis Rosemary Doheny, debate coach, makes a few helpful suggestions concerning makeup to Sue Hochne, while Mr. McGarvey looks on. Pnt Dunifon, Tom Todd, and Jerry Albright work in the concessions stand during the basketball game to raise money for the debate team. 24