Oxon Hill High School - Clippers Log Yearbook (Oxon Hill, MD)

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f L Mary Golernbieski goes over the horse in a squat vault. Mrs. Wooldriclge's fourth period class tries the new high balance beam. Physical Education Develops Abilities The purpose ot physical education is to develop the best physical, mental, and social abilities of the individual. lt provides a constructive outlet for energy and develops skills that are often needed for vocational and avocational use. This year two new women teachers ioined the physical education staff, and an advanced class was added to the program. Five physical education teachers carry the responsibility of teaching physical fitness, sportsmanship, and good coordination. EDWARD CRESCENZE ELAINE MILLER RAVIS STICKNEY ROBERT WEST CAROL WOOLDRlDGE U 1lV9 SllY of MBVY' Marshall UnlVeV5lYYi SPOUSOV UV'lVe 5lfY Of Alabama: 5P0n' University of North Carolina, George Washington Univer land, sponsor base- Gymkana, Junior Varsity and sor Football, Track sponsor Football sity: sponsor GAA, cospon ball Basketball Let- Varsit Cheerleaders , , y sor Junior Varsity and Var terman's Club sity Cheerleaders

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JAMES CUl-l-EN LOIS MCMILLION WILLIAM RAIVEL ROBERT VAUGHN U llVefSlfY of Ma Yland, Cal- Marshall Universityy cospon- University of Maryland University of Maryland, ifomia Sfafe College sor Future Homemakers George Washington Univer- sityp sponsor Stage Crew DOROTHY WILLIAMS Syracuse University, College of Home Eco- nomics, sponsor Home Economics Club Training in Vocational Skills Offered At Oxon Hill students not only prepare for college but plan for future careers through the Home Economics and Industrial Arts departments. Girls who follow the curriculum in Home Economics receive expert training in cooking, nutrition, sew- ing, and home nursing, as well as household management. In the Industrial Arts department training is offered in metal and wood working, mechanical drawing and printing. All of these are designed to help young men acquire vocational skills. Grace Dodson reads the directions for her sewing proiect. 2l

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l WILLIAM JOHNSON GEORGIANA MERRIAM DOROTHY SANGER L,O, , ' ' , ft 'V Qu e M l s r 4 'H Baldwin Wallace C0ll999' George Washington Univer- University of Mary chairman of Music ment Music and rt Stimu The aim of the Music and Art departments is to stimu- late the creativity of the individual student. Through partic- ipation the two departments develop an appreciation for the fine arts. Under the direction of Mr. Quaid, the Concert Choir performs at many school activities and this year presented the musical, Brigacloon. The band, conducted by Mr. John- son, presented five concerts as well as performing at many school functions and taking part in various competitions. The art classes, under the supervision of Mrs. Merriam and Mrs. Sanger, decorate the school and provide posters advertising school functions. The art students have brought many top honors to our school in county competition. Donna McNeil creates a Raggedy Ann. Depart- sityg sponsor Art Club land late Creativit Students in Mrs. Merriam's class concentrate on their indivi- dual proiects. 23