South Side High School - Totem Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Performing one of her daily duties in home economics class, Junior Dee Reinbold begins preparation for a garment by threading the machine. Basic to the skill of sewing is hemming skirts properly. Janis Prlueger performs rhis task for Janice Isch while the class works individually. Homemakers Prepare For Future Life Of Sewing, Cooking Six varied fields of developing and applying domestic skills and habits were offered this year by the Home Economics Department to young women, soon to fill the position of home- makers. A preliminary study in the field of clothing acquainted the student with not only sewing techniques but also the use of the sewing machine. An extensive study of both natural and man- made fabrics, the formation of these materials into a garment, and the inspection of their wear and care comprised the more advanced program in the clothing course. Having learned to determine the nutritional value in foods, a student then applied her knowledge and skills by preparing well-balanced meals. She demonstrated table etiquette in her serving and knowledge of safety procedures in the kitchen- Home management included the study of interior decoration, architecture, and period furniture; yet emphasized the impor- tance of home financing and wise investment. Following the course prescribed by the American Red Cross, the home nursing program acquainted the student with methods of sanitation and disease prevention. She learned to understand children and their habits not only by studying a child's mental, social, and physical development, but also by observation of an actual child brought to class. A final case study of an individual child concluded her analyzation research. Thus, from this wide-ranged program, our young women were supplied with the basic knowledge of domestic homemaking, essential in achieving no place like home. Ingredients for something ta- ardson during her home economi 27

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Promising Artists Display Creativity In Sculptures, Oils Budding artists Nancy Gerke and Cheryl Bauer express their creativity during class through their paper angel handiwork. The very texture of every enduring work of art must imbed the glowing life of its own times and the embers of the past. No matter in what field the artist works — oils, clay, or wood — this principle applies. With this in view, the Art Department strove to implant this conception within the student. Initiate study began with two-dimensional drawing. The student designed posters and Christmas cards and later advanced to creating space modulators of balsa wood. Both abstract and realistic three-dimensional, molded sculptures were then at- tempted. Mechanical art emphasized material technique and the crea- tion of model homes, while block prints and scratchboards re- sulted in tablecloths and magazine covers. For the advanced student, a graduate program offered him an opportunity to specialize in a field of his preference. Devel- oping his originality of imagination, he delved into fields rang- ing from abstract painting to elaborate leather work and even managed to paint a self-portrait in oils- Although none reached the standards of Gainsborough or Whistler, a deeper appreciation for the beauty of art and a greater insight into its formation were attained. Ink line drawings occupy the time of these Art I students. Each is sketching a small metal piece. They will progress to other methods of artistic expression later in the semester. Other projcts will include poster designing, Christmas cards, and constructions of balsa wood. 26

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Math Students Use Reason In Concise, Rational Thought, Algebraic equations do not appear to puzzle this class. Miss Monica Mahoney, student teacher, explains the solution of a quadratic equa- tion to the Algebra 3 class as Ed Flottemesch assists. Mr. David Cramer, apparently pleased with the work, watches from a seat in the rear row. Trigonometry student Senior Sue Berckmueller explains a problem from the daily assignment as Dan Fortney listens intently. With a solid globe in hand, Ed Stoller outlines a portion of a solid while Cathy Deal and Dana Trier assist in the presentation. 28