Mitchell High School - Gold and Blue Yearbook (Mitchell, IN)

Page 29 text:

Mitchell Swinging for the birdie, Rhea Dawn Wilcox aids her team during a badminton game. 42 'Q 1, 1 .,,,.,,,, mi Ed. And Sponsored GAA Freshman boys warm up at the start of a Phys. Ed. session in the gym. Freshman girls seem to enjoy Miss Chasrairfs Phsy. Ed. class as they do daily exercises. Phys. Ed. boys exercise to the 1-2-5-4 counting of their group leader once more before hitting the showers.

Page 28 text:

To Stress Physical Conditioning And Fitness In compliance with the present national trend toward physical fitness, the MHS Physical Education Department offered participating freshmen a chance to engage in a variety of sports and exercises which stressed body conditioning. Boys began their daily physical education classes by walking the block from the classroom building to the school gymnasium. Once there, they spent the class time climbing ropes, tumbling, lifting Weights, and performing calisthenics with Mr. james Kerekes instructing. Participating in a similar program, the MHS fresh- man girls Worked to attain a higher level of physical fitness. As the year progressed and they became more limber, the girls played volleyball, tumbled, and tried more advanced calisthenicsf under the supervision of Miss Karon Chastain. As the boys supplemented their physical activi- ties with athletic events, the girls could join a Girl's Athletic Association to gain an extra-curricular source of physical exercise. These GAA girls held meetings after school in the Multi-Purpose room each Monday and Thursday. They worked toward increas- ing their fitness and agility. Sponsored by Miss Karon Chastain, they learned the values of good sportsman- ship and teamwork when they divided into teams and fought each other for points in various sports. Judy Hilgeman, Vicky Dorsett, and Neva Tolbert encourage their team during a G.A.A. afternoon game. Front Row: J. Roshan, M. Sloane, P. Leonard, N. Tolbert, -1. Hilge- man, -I. Robinson, R. Thompson, j. Slaughter. Row 2: V. Dorsett, C. Gresham, B. Zeeks, S. Baker, C. Tolbert, R. Collins, E. VanTas- sell, Q. Kelley. Row 3.' S. Paige, T. lsom, R. Wilcox, S. Wilcox, K. Williams, W. Shields, j.E. Emberton, J. Murphy, Miss Karon Chastain.

Page 30 text:

MHS Artistic Talents Create Pleasing Surroundings jeff Boyd and Kenny Watterson decorate napkin containers for use in the MHS cafeteria. The ability of men to use their artistic talents to express their thoughts is one of the oldest and most important skills known to mankind. Through art, music, or literature, man can communicate his ideas and learn new ones, uniting all peoples and making the world a more beautiful place in which to live. In the art department of M.H.S., the budding artist learned the history, basic fundamentals, mate- rials, and techniques of art. Here the talent he pos- sessed was carefully nurtured and put to the test. Under the guidance instructor, Mrs. Mable Davis, the young artist slowly and cautiously developed his talent, striving for perfection with every new artistic production. From here the student could go on to new ideas and perhaps become the Michelangelo or Cezanne of the future. Throughout the year, this MHS department added greatly to the atmosphere of special holidays and national observances with displays and posters cleverly depicting the dates with poignant reminders. Bulletin boards, display cases, and the entrance lobby were constantly filled with colorful paintings and sketches for all to enjoy. In addition the art section stood ever ready to assist all other departments of the school in any enterprise which they might attempt. For example, when the Mitchell High dramatics de- partment required scenery to back up its numerous thespian accomplishments, the art department con- structed background for its productions elaborating on the mood of the play. This widespread application of artistic talent by MHS artists was ample proof to the entire student body of the ability housed in room 210 of Mitchell High School. 4 Displaying their work in advanced art, Donna Gerkin and Dennis Dorsett show their artistic talents.