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

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Coach Martin explains the techniques of proper shifting to Jackie Rubino. The driver training program is a re¬ quirement of all safety classes. In order to produce well-rounded individuals, phvsical educa¬ tion. safety, health and drivers’ training are offered to students. Physical education, a required course, enables hovs and girls to develop skills and interests in such sports as basketball, volley¬ ball and baseball. The girls are kept fit and trim bv doing weekly exercises and by swimming. Tumbling, rope climbing, wrestling and relay races occupy one hour every dav for the bovs. Safety, a state requirement for graduation, and health classes supply students with useful information. Teens learn many im¬ portant facts about the human body such as the location of the five pressure points, application of various bandages, methods of administering artificial respiration and home safety pre¬ cautions. Sophomore, junior and senior students are offered an option¬ al drivers’ training course which lasts for one grade period. Many enter the course with little knowledge of driving skills. Often they have trouble explaining the use of the gear shift or clutch. After six weeks of driving our automatic and manual- shift cars, they become quite proficient. In addition to the road practice, students must have an understanding of the traffic rules and regulations. Leap frog, as a game or an exercise, develops co-ordination and balance.