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

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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

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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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Even though everyone says Latin is a dead language, it is used in many different careers. — Beth Felger Spanish is bomb! Its more than just work- ing in the classroom because we take field trips and feel free to speak the language. — Mando Davila At first French seemed really difficult, but now that I'm in my fourth year, I really enjoy being able to speak another language. — Julie Bailey German is such a usable language, and it's similar enough to English that it is easy to learn. I can use my German later when traveling. — Tracy Gudakunst A second-year class finds humor in a Mexican legend told by Mrs. Johnson, Spanish teacher. Mrs. Wynn chooses the next two students to go to the board for a new round of Verte et Rouge. Y ■: ,. -— a 4? 7 1 i Hg 4i 1 .... , . . 1 ■ 'is ?;. J: j ■■K With his pencil ready to write, Rodney Cavender, sophomore. Listens intently to a practice dictation. 26