Plainfield High School - Silhouettes Yearbook (Plainfield, IN)

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Expression is speech: a voice transferring an idea. Ex- pression is editorials and feature stories written by journal- ists. Expression is indicated by an artist's hands. Expression, often represented through singing, is words from the heart. Expression is emphasized at PHS. Journalistic expression was illustrated this year as the classes analyzed other schools' papers, conducted inter- views, and learned to compile facts into journalistic style. Conciseness, originality, and objectivity were the key words describing good journalism. Sweating hands and knocking knees were characteristic of the speech students during those first few weeks of speech class. By discussing the speeches and by having group panels and debates, the students reached for more Expression Through confidence of themselves. Their improved speaking ability along with calm hands and knees was observed through impromptu speeches. Art and music presented another means for expression. This year PHS artists were amidst a colorful world of mo- biles, models, charcoal, and chalk where they could express feelings and ideas that words could never explain! Students singing songs and pupils playing pianos added a musical viewpoint, along with a few measures from the brass and wood section of the band. The music and band classes study expression daily through music, sung or played. To express is to put forth thoughts; thoughts either formed or taught through journalism, speech, art, and music at PHS. Journalism With comments of clear and concise .. . too much leading and ... unbalanced layout, journalism students Linda Lazier, Janet Krampe, Sharon Henshil- wood, Jane Marshall, and Becky Frederick analyze various school papers. 24

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 He's an introvert. No, it's definitely an inferiority complex. Well, I think he's a juvenile delinquent. This conversation might have been heard in either the psychology or sociology classes at PHS. In psychology, personality traits was just one of many topics discussed. The pupils studied other patterns of human behavior and also explored that nearing time of love and marriage. The students discussed mental health, ways to maintain it, mental illness, and also the emotional problems of high school students. Besides the textbook, outside reading was required while current events, tapes and films, as well as guest speakers brought first-hand information to the students. Hopefully, at the end of the semester course, after the completion of their required research papers, psychology students were better able to live peacefully with their fellow humans. Sociology studies man in his relationship to society. Poli- tics and school were discussed as well as social problems such as crime, juvenile delinquency, divorce, and drinking. Other information was gained by outside reading, films, and research papers. Looking only in a mirror. Sophomore Cathy Bray receives a couple of helping hands as she traces around a star during a psychology ex- periment. Hiding on top of the lockers for a better view. Sociology Student Nancy Goodman takes notes on the behavior of typical PHSers. Peering through beakers and bottles, chemistry students Richard Hen- thorn, Jerry Ward, Jill McCart, Sally Proctor, and Gene Clymer do a little experimenting on their own. 23

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Journalism, Speech, Art, and Music Herb Alpert? No, band student Mike Smith as he plays a shadow solo with his trumpet. Music Making beautiful music together, David Laughlin, Susie Shoemaker, Fritz Roth, and Mary Swindler practice during band class. Completely engrossed in the music. Junior Cathy DeLong sings Do You Hear Whot I Hear?