Martinsville High School - Artesian Yearbook (Martinsville, IN)

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v 'E l v,f'l t'l :Gt ta Sports Grab Shore of Spotlight from 'King' Bosketboll Typical of the Hoosier hysteria trend, basketball is the activity that draws the loudest cheers around M.H.S. This year the Martins- ville Artesians participated in twenty-two con- tests. Although the team had a losing season, the boys never quit trying and they improved greatly. The location for the sport was the same, but the name was changed. Last sum- mer the local gymnasium was dedicated and named in honor of Glen Curtis who had served the school as principal, coach, and teacher. Upper Left: Martinsville gynm has a new name. The two plaques on either side of the main entrance show that the gymn is dedicated to Glen Curtis. Upper Right: Mr. Litrel and Elmer Bales sweep up during half-time. Lower Left: Butch Cramer passes the ball to an unseen teammate in the closely contested game. Middle: There is action, hot -li' -11 After the varsity had played one-half of the game and the fans had been entertained by some youngsters who will someday be the star players for M.H.S., the janitors never failed to sweep the floor. This removed paper and moisture from the floor and provided added safety for the players. As in most Hoosier towns, basketball is king of athletics in Martinsville, and it pro- vides a training ground for the players and fans in team work and good sportsmanship. and heavy, from start to finish as both teams fight hard to win the opening sectional game. Right: Dave East shoots a free throw to help M.H.S. stay in the game. Butch Cramer is on guard to prevent any fast break by the opposition. ' 1-

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Top Left: Rick Powell serves a fast one to team- mate Larry Spencer on the local tennis courts. Top Right: Activity runs high along the side lines as well as on the field, Mike Brock Waits anxiously for his turn. Bottom Left: Happily, Jim Vandenbark crosses the finish line and is congratulated by Fred Neal. Bottom Right: Fast action occurs on the diamond as the Artesians try to make it home.'l Athletic Pcirticipotion Provides Fuel for Orbiter The most impressive athletic news at M.H.S. this year was the S,C.C, championship taken by the tennis team. Winning seasons were enjoyed by both the track squad and the baseball team. The cross-country harriers broke even in the won-lost column. Gridmen at M.H.S. had a slow season record, but they could look with hope toward next year as most of the players will be returning. Basketball, too, had PAGE TWELVE a building season with underclassmen carry- ing most of the load. The golf team had a losing season this year, but, of course, thoughts for a better coming season filled the mind of each member of the squad. These athletic events are an important phase in the world of education, and the out- standing sports program at M.H.S. is a great fuel for keeping the school in its orbit.

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Top Left: Beaming proudly is the 1959 May Festival Queen, Pam Barrick, Surrounding her are Sandy Hinson, Cyrus Gunn, India Cox, Nancy Wise, Mr. Hill, Mr. Stewart, Nina Ewing, and Karen Lesser. Top Right: The 1959 senior play cast, Terry Weddle, William Krick, Larry Collier, and Donna Sowders 41 MW 6 run through a scene. Bottom Left: Bob Staggs re- hearses the band for a football half-time show. Bottom Right: Mr. Hill, Dick Tully, Harriet Hacker, and Alice Wade display medals Won by students at district contests. Cultural Development Readies Astronauts tor Travel PAGE FOURTEEN A program expressing the importance of the arts is operated on a large scale at M.H.S. The music department brings joy and satisfaction to nearly two hundred participat- ing students. The techniques of speech and the theater are stressed by the active Dramatics Department. Through these outlets, a student can acquire a broad background in the cultural arts.