Prospect High School - Crest Yearbook (Mount Prospect, IL)

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CULTURE RESIDED IN Unusual subiects sparked enthusiasm among art students, '-F Stir ' I In I Not pictured. MR. JOHN A. KNUDSEN. Art Club. Luther College, B.A., State University of Iowa, M.F.A. MR. G. KEITH WEISS. Variety Show. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B.S., Northwestern Uni- versity, M.A. Any resemblance? 23 - I i Keen perception was necessary to translate what was seen. The Art Department ottered Prospect's art students a wide selection ot interesting studies. The first and second year, stu- dents learned and worked with the fundamental art forms, the third and fourth year students had a workshop in which they were permitted to concentrate individually, pursuing par- ticular interests. Regular classes in fine arts appreciation, a study ot history and interpretation ot art and music, and gen- eral art were offered to supplement concentrated study in sculpture, ceramics, textiles, drawing, illustrating, silk screen- ing, painting, printing, iewelry making, and wood working. During the year many of the art students submitted proiects to be iudged in competition. Successful contestants were awarded their prizes at the spring award's assembly. In ad- dition the Art Department, under the direction at Mr. Keith Weiss and Mr. John Knudsen, prepared publicity posters, scenery, and programs for many school functions and activi- ties during the year. While this might look like modern art, it was only the palette.

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Transcribing their own shorthand notes by typewriter was the final task. OF BUSINESS This past year the Business Education Department, managed by Mr. Louis Audi, experienced a transformation. The process of a two-year change in department curriculum was begun. First, the general business course was opened only to fresh- men and sophomores. Office occupancy and actual working experience were gained through special educational facilities. Courses in business law, consumer problems, shorthand, book- keeping, typing, and business English were offered to all in- terested students. In addition, the notehand and social typing course prepared seniors for extensive written work in many college lecture courses. Some students supplemented their regular business education classes by working in the school book store. In the future the business department plans to have a data processing study which would teach skills in- volved in operating IBM machines. The study of shorthand was tricky at first. Timed writings were part of the daily routine. Learning to keep their eyes on the book proved difficult, f it it is rf- ' , 1 as 5- , A v. ' I ' I T l T ii - Y f ' .Q gil! W' .ft I N , I 4 -4 ,, Z' -..- 1-- .Y I I '12 . v,' J W E I ' Y .,.:- fit . ,..... - Ei ii V I ,c...i I I I i MR. LOUIS D. AUDI. lChairmani School Store. University of Illinois, B.S. lEd.i, B.S. tAccyi, M.Ed. MR. DONALD D. BARRETT. Swimming Coach, Asst. Varsity Football Coach. Western Illinois University, B.S. MRS. MARGERY S. BRIGHT. Business Education Club. Illinois State Normal University, B.S, University of Illinois, M.Ed. MR. JOHN C. DOERING. Traffic Court. Valley City State College, B.S. MISS MARY JEANETTE HENDRICKS. Business Education Club. Western Illinois Uni- versity, B.S. MRS. MARIA C. HUTCHINS. Business Education Club. University of Nebraska, B.S., M.A. MR. RICHARD SEIBEL. D.E. Club. Kansas State Teachers College, B.S., M.S. 23

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FINE ARTS CLASSROOMS Music students found themselves lost in the sound of music. ln the 196-4 school year, as in past years, Prospect's Music Department strove to improve the vocal and instrumental mu- sic programs. To help reach this goal Prospect hired two new teachers. Aiding Mr. Sterling Mische in the vocal department was Mr. Terry Blackley. The first three periods of the day were devoted to organizing and enriching the Freshman Girl's Cho- rus, Girl's Chorus, Mixed Chorus, and Choir. Each of these groups performed for Parent's Night in October, the Christ- mas and Spring Concerts, and the District 214 Music Festival. The instrumental music department was under the new di- rectorship of Mr. Howard Sandlund, assisted by Mr. Blaclcley. With the help of some talented seniors including drum major, Scott Nyquist, the band executed precision half-time shows at the football games, thus furthering the high reputation of Prospect's Marching Band. A new pep band was organized to accompany the student body with the school song at pep as- semblies. ff ET fi7fi7?W','T77'WZiT 17 7' ,N , A V L ,c.c . , 1 Music comes in all shapes and sounds. . . L nur, si . 'i Mr. Mische exhibited spirit in his music instruction. - - li? . L,!.,V., fr ' . iii? Y-F f :tl 5 A 5 ' .. U F5 , E i MR. TERRY J. BLACKLEY. Tri-M. Millilcin University, B.M.Ed. MR. STERLING H. MISCHE. Tri-M. Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College, B.S.g Drake University, M.M.Ed, MR. HOWARD L. SANDLUND. University of lllinois, B.S., M.S. Q From the wind and the notes came the sound of a flute.