Merrillville High School - Merrillvue Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Besides developing form and co- ordination, physical education classes provide healthful relaxation for students. The field of gymnastics is opened to those who are willing to accept its challenge, and many do. A diverse program of table tennis, soccer, shuffleboard, volleyball, archery, calisthenics and ping pong gives each participant the opportu- nity to excel in at least one area. Girls are given a chance to use their imagination in the study of modern dance, as they become choreographers. Bowling tactics are taught at the Merri Bowl for one week. Forming pyramids and executing difficult stunts gives the fellows a chance to demonstrate their agility in tumbling. Football and basketball are all-time favorites. Although difficult, gymnastics is one of the favorite areas of study in boys Physical Education classes. Modern dance gives girls the opportunity to express their thoughts and feelings through physical motion. Physical education teachers know their racket as evidenced by Mr. William Metcalf, chairman. Miss Janet Lape, Mr. Leafy Armontrout, and Miss Barbara Sunyog. 25

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Rick Kralis practices drafting— a skill which may be helpful in future years. Working on cars gives students practical experience. Charlie Padal seems to have everything under control. Boys planning to enter the work- ing world take advantage of prac- tical art courses, especially designed for those who will not go to college. Besides giving a solid foundation to many domestic and business fields, students are trained to use their skills in an enjoyable and rewarding way. Mechanical drawing teaches a student to reproduce intricate de- signs, while shop helps the boy to develop his manual skills. Auto me- chanics makes repairing an auto- mobile easier. Wood shop lets the student make by hand and machine many useful objects. Principles of electricity are taught in electric shop, while learning the fundamentals of machine care is the major purpose of machine shop. Mr. Henry Bergham explains the operation of the new off-set press to other Industrial Arts faculty members, Mr. George Novak, Mr. Jack Lennon, Mr. James Kaiser, and Mr. Stanley Semokaitis, chairman. 24

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Students who take art are given every opportunity to develop their talents. Nu- merous activities, besides class, help to make learning more desirable. Some of these projects were entering various contests such as the Bell Telephone Book Contest. Scholastic Arts Awards also gave students incentive. The outstanding project was sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to Beautify Ross Township. Mrs. Eleanor Lewis and Mrs. Mildred Stewart discuss a student ' s class project. Nancy Genda and Shirley Wagoner assist each other in an oil painting. Rick Kralis looks on admiringly as Katheleen Schiefer finishes her wire structure with a last touch of gold paint. Ray Melvage finishes his masterpiece of a still harbor, with a background of a modern art. 26