Lew Wallace High School - Quill and Blade Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Despite the push-button kitchens of today, a homemaker must still be familiar with the fundamentals of cooking. Pack¬ aged mixes will never take the place of homemade cakes and cookies. In our domestic science classes, girls learn to prepare dishes that pave the way to a man’s heart. With careful attention to instruction, savory meals are planned, prepared and eaten during class periods. While the “modern miss” dresses with taste and imagination, she takes a practical attitude toward fashion. In sewing classes, she learns to inspect fabrics with a critical eve and her budget in mind. She learns to know how an outfit will look when finished by merely inspecting the pattern. The finished product can be worn proudly as a symbol of accomplishment. Although relatively new ' , home nursing and modern living classes are in demand by many girls. I he students of home nursing are schooled in the care of the convalescent. The latter course attracts the girl with her mind on the future. Demonstra¬ tions of home constructions and arrangements are common. One of the highlights of this year was the commentaries of Mrs. Howard Lind, a bridal consultant. Toni Finoli patiently washes the dishes that have accumulated during her cooking class hour. “All housework is not glamorous.” she sighs. Pag© 19

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The keys to inexpensive but high fashion are hard work and straight pins. Mary Jo Mills and Billie Stucker labor diligently over their spring wardrobes. Most l abies are not as co-operative as this one, but Elisa Pardo shows Bonnie Carey, Margaret Carr and Linda Darter the proper procedure during a home nursing class. Page 18

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Do. re, mi — ’ Karen Norris, Connie Robinson and Emma Joe Bern- heisel realize that members of the Concert Choir must practice the scale before every performance. m USiC. Ha e vou ever seen an artist at his easel or a musician thoughtfully studying his music or an orator preparing for a debate? ou wont have to look far. Within our classrooms you will find many hard-working artists, intent on creativity. The music department includes the hand, orchestra and choral divisions. Students are continually in practice for coming events. Their activities include the production of an operetta, the tradi¬ tional Vesper services, the annual Christmas Pageant and the Masterworks Concert. Various choral groups are available offer¬ ing membership to budding vocalists. New dimensions in expression are being added to the curri¬ culum of the art classes. Abstract painting, sculpturing in clav, charcoal sketching and dimensional drawing are being taught to our interested amateur artists. Their displavs are part of the corridor attractions, first floor Room 3. Speech and drama are two popular electives taught in both junior and senior high school. The aims of these courses are to develop in the students self-confidence and poise while speak¬ ing in public. Students are encouraged to participate in oratorical contests, class debates and short plays. Ed Hardie’s attempts at public speaking draw chuckles from his classmates and a slight frown from Mrs. Mattie Hannsz, his speech teacher.