Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Anxiety is refiected in the eyes of Lee Sweat as she urges her teammate, Cheryl Eaves, to try for the major terminal shot. HelpV cries this flustered physical education student as she seeks the assistance of a coach during tumbling exercises. Physical fitness, emphasized by President Kennedy, is promoted by Robert McNair as he completes a series of jumping jacks. Although their breath is running short, these students can still retain a smile while executing a digicult exercise.

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Reacting typically t0 the Presidenfs request for physical jitness, David Boudreau tenses his straining muscles and successfully Physical Ed. Is The Nationas Strength Development of sound minds and bodies is the per- ennial goal of the Physical Education Department of Miami Norland. The course in physical education en- courages participation in competitive sports with a premium on good sportsmanship. This program is ef- fectively accomplished by dividing each class into groups, according to ability. The program provides the student with an assort- ment of physical activities. Football, basketball, soft- ball, volleyball, and soccer are among the sports taught and enjoyed. Gymnastics in the form of tumbling and rope climbing helps promote co-ordination and muscle tone. By practicing and refining physical skills in addition to mental skills, a proper adjustment to life's social requirement is attained. The combination of expert guidance from Miami Norlande fine physical education staff and an array of modern functional equipment produces a versatile and challenging curriculum. Physical Education is an essential part Of a well- rounded educational program. It develops fitness, sportsmanship, and spirit. President KennedyTs hfit for tomorrowh program is now in full swing on a national level, and an increasing number of the nations youth is finding out that fitness can be fun. L completes another pull-up. These strenuous body-buildz'ng ex- ercises are necessary for a stronger and healthier America. While returning to earth following a successful climb, Rob- ert PalmerTs countenance reflects his feeling of triumph. x 59

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Homemaking Advances Domestic Talent Culinary skills of a proficient housewife can never be replaced by a mechanical device. The Home Economics Department, cognizant of this fact, strives to teach girls the art of astute budgeting, creative sewing, and the dexterity of preparing an appetizing but well-balanced meal. The girls are taught not only how to sew, but how to wear their clothes attractively. They also learn how to be both good hostesses and guests. Home Economics is not confined to girls only; in fact, a new course entitled FAMILY LIVING has been added to include all students interested in gaining a knowledge of successful home and marriage funda- mentals. The primary incentive is the instruction in intrinsic domestic skills. But, of greater importance, is the de- velopment of character traits which mark not just a housewife, but the tireless and versatile homemaker who adds touches of love, warmth, and comfort to make her home a desirable place in which to live. Colorful, crisp salads prepared by these connoisseurs add variety to well-planned meals and enhance table elegance. At left: Linda Brooks, anticipating a scrumptious chocolate cake, stirs the frosting as mouthwatering aromas ascend. Grooming and lining the manikin in the showcase with up- harel sewn by homemaking students is their prideful task. 61