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

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Physical Education: Qtrength, Agility, and Confidence Are the Rewards of Those Who Are Physically Fit Demanding gym classes stress the importance of mental and physical stamina. weat drains from every pore; the heart beats as a drum roll; muscles scream with agony. Who is this poor soul? A trainee at West Point? An Olympic marathoner? Wrong. It's a South Side Ar- cher in gym class. Yes, to do well in gym, you must get your heart pumping, your muscles stretched, and sweat up a storm, depending on the activity. Physical education requires several things from a person. Concentration is im- portant because lack of it might cause some problems; also, perserverance and self-discipline are necessary or important as far as this class is concerned. According to Mr. Bartkiewicz, physical education instructor, gym courses will im- prove all of these qualities if an effort is put forth. Body systems and muscles will function better, and people who are physically fit have more confidence and poise. Physical fitness, Mrs. Widmann, P.E. teacher, stated, brings physical, emo- tional, and mental stabili ty. Ninth and tenth graders are required by the state to take a gym course for one semester, for which they receive one credit. Other students may take body building, of- fered to all grade levels as an elective. The results of this class were visible on the bodies of the students enrolled. Lynda McClymonds, sophomore, eyes the ping pong ball as she aces her opponent. 24

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■- 11 For me, English has become more in- teresting and a lot more challenging, I think I'm learning more than I ever have before. — Faith Worthman I think English is all right. The things I'm learning are really useful, and I don 't mind going to class at all. ' ' — Tommy Black One thing about English that I like is that I can work more at my own pace. The assignments aren't just busy work. They are interesting, which makes doing them a lot more pleasant. — Deborah James Bruce Penland, junior, studies Shakespeare's Macbeth with interest. Like, for sure it was awesome. Mrs. Bush, English teacher, demonstrates the correct use of the language. §N A junior English class partakes in a discussion of American poetry in the early 1800's. 23

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Courtney Benson, freshman, stretches to return the ball during a heated game. Gym is fun because of the great teachers. We learn physical and mental training. It's nice to have a teacher that you can have fun with, yet is tough at the same time. — Charlie Reese I'm in body building to get into better shape. I'd heard that it was a great class, and it is. It 's such a great chance to train. ' ' — 9am Leto Gym gives me a break from my normal day. After sitting in class all day, it feels good to get some exercise. ' ' — Lynda McClymonds Hey, batter . . . Jeff Wilburn, sophomore, keeps a watchful eye on the ball as he prepares to drive it home. Tom Coleman, junior, shows his skill and determina- tion while pumping iron. 25