Leo High School - Oracle Yearbook (Leo, IN)

Page 27 text:

The Advanced Drawing class studied the designs of build- ings by making architectural drawings. The 8th grade boys studied the skills of drafting. Fine Lines Produce Fine Results The 7th grade girls ' art class studied the principles of perspective under the superi-ision of Mr. Freeze. Mrs. Rees assisted Ilene Garey while she made a letter poster. 23

Page 26 text:

Mr. Piatt, instructing his Driver Education class in the mechanics of using a car. The senior high art students studied fine art and commercial art. The classes gave reports of fine art and modern art. A study of different artists and their works was also undertaken. Mr. Freeze assumed Mrs. Rees ' duties in the second semester. The Jun- ior High studied color theory for water colors by making value charts and color wheels. Last year the drafting class was instructed in draw- ing machine parts and reading blue prints by Mr. Divelbiss. Their chief goal was to furth er their knowledge for a career in drafting. The health classes made reports and posters on the Dody systems. They became better acquainted with the functions of the body. They also studied nu- trition and better health habits. Mr. Oetting ' s first aid class studied the fundamentals of emergency medical care and the hazards which cause the need for this care. The goal of driver ' s education was to prepare stu- dents for driving by stressing reaction time, emotional maturity, use of good judgement, and physical fit- ness. The effects of alcohol on the body, and thus on driving, were emphasized. Safety Steps Mrs. Nelson ' s 7th grade Health class listened while Yvette Wolfe gave her report. Here Diana Henry is shown applying a bandage to Dick Minnick while the class watched her procedure. 22

Page 28 text:

I ' lil ' ll ' I ' Hf The Lions have agreed with the Greek theory: a sound mind and a sound body make a well- balanced individual. As different subjects have appealed to different students, so have various sports appealed to Leo athletes. Cross-country enthusiasts and baseball players greeted the fall with open arms. Then came Wmter, pushing the sports activity indoors onto the hardwood. Golfers, volleyball players, and track stars brought athletics back out- doors in the spring. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Sir Richard Steele KEEPING IN STEP 24