Lakeview High School - Log Yearbook (Battle Creek, MI)

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Pupils trained for safety and skill. A driver's license was desired by all students. Those under eighteen had to complete a Driver Education course to obtain a license. Conse- quently, the class proved popular. No one passed it without a tew amusing experiences, but everyone realized the importance ot the train- ing. The instructors taught with the hope that each class would make our highways a safer mode of transportation. Iohn R. McConnel, A.B. l Western Michigan University Driver Education Tvannwnrk was an vital part ul' Pliysiizal Education. Exercise is essential tor healthy bodies, theretore, Physical Education classes offered a varied program which made possible many types of exercise. Boys' and girls' classes participated in such activities as structor Mr. McConnel oitered advice. At the driver's wheel was Lynn McKee. as in- iootball, volleyball, badminton, bowling, and tum- bling. Together they played basketball, dodgeball, and baseball. Richard F. Colburn. B.S. M.A Ohio State University Cecelia A. Chipley, B.S. M.E.D. Physical Education Ball State Teachers College Varsity Football Coach Miami University Reserve Basketball Coach Physical Education Tennis Coach Deep knee bends kept Physical Educa- tion members in shape, among them Carol Iordan and Marianne Crooks. 21

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Mrs. Hawkins lectured to the Home and Family Living class. Alberta R. Hawkins B A Ball State Teachers College Homemaking II. III Home and Family Living Industrial Arts stressed prarrtirral crafts. Savory odors and humming sewing machines characterized homemaking classes for sophomores and juniors. While cooking and clothes styling formed the main portion of the homemaking program, studies of fabric types and food values were supplements. Home and Family Living was the course offered to seniors. Budgeting, the engage- ment period, married life, and home furnish- ings are examples of the fields which were studied by the class. The bright glare of a welder's torch was a frequent sight in metal shop classes. Boys anticipated the hour when they could cus- tomize their cars or make anything from bas- ketball rims to hunting knives. Pounding hammers were associated with the wood shop where an array of tables, to- boggans, gun racks, and desks could be seen in the making. Drafting classes benefited students inter- ested in architectural drawing and design. Chester A. Berg, B.S. M.A. Iames E. Miller, B.A Eastern Michigan College Michigan State University University of Michigan General Shop Drafting I. II Wood Shop Metal Shop Senior Science Iohn Hopper turned a bowl on the lathe in woodworking.

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Uriginalit, produced Creative Work. Students enrolled in an art course developed their talents and appreciation of art. Experience was gained in crafts such as leath- erwork, ceramics, and pottery. Water colors and oils were used for painting. Sculptures were created with clay, wire, and metal. ln each type of art, the creator found vast opportunity tor originali- ty and self-expression. Harold C. Wurl, B.A. M.A. Layton School of Art Carroll College Michigan State University Art I, II, III Displaying their Christmas creations were Art class members: Rachel Townsend, Darlene Hillyer, Donna Schenkelberger, Penny Stahl, Pat Simons, Nancy Moore, Sue Woltf, and Angela Wurl. Dan Beckwith, Don Dudley. Mike Noga, and Pete Wentworth tormed the Barbershop Quartet. one of the many vocal groups fostered by the A Cappella Choir. Music adflvrl plvasant moments tu the day. The high school orchestra provided a cultural air to our holiday assemblies this year. Members of the or- ganization took top honors at Vicksburg in th The band was an important contributor to e annual Band and Orchestra District Contest. school spirit. They played for pep assemblies and football games. Spectators always looked forward to their halftime entertainment. Increased interest in choir made it necessary to split the organization into two classes this year. They pre- sented numerous programs tor school assemblies and various outside groups. The tirst Lakeview Schools Vocal Festival in the spring was a fitting climax to the busy year. Betty M. Lehman, B.M.E. lean Lower. A.B. Carl B. Moore, B.M. Indiana University Western Michigan University Western Michigan University Orchestra A Cappella Choir Band Girls' Glee Club