Spingarn High School - L Esprit Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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. Y . Y w T7 leigh . -.. L.:x. ,.. ---f---M W, ,,,v ,.....- Delores Williams, Bonita Simpson, Deborah Livingston, Brenda Jones and Frances Stokes are in the process of proving that good homemaking comes first with every girl. From all outward appearances the project will turn out well. -- 6 S h , tr MRS. MARGUERITE AVEILLE Home Economics A.B. -Degree in Education at Howard University, Washing- ton, D.C. A.M. - Degree in Home Economics at Columbia University, New York, New York Sponsors: Future Homemakers of America 66 -'Y' MRSJANE BISHOP Clothing B.S.- Degree in Home Economics at Howard University, Wash- ington, D.C. M.A. - Degree in Home Economics Education at New York Uni- versity, N.Y., N.Y. Sponsors: Red Cross MRS. HELEN F. WARE Foods M.S. - Degree in Home Economics at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York Further study at New York Univ.. N.Y., N.Y., and Catholic Univ., Washington, D.C. Sponsors: Chairman of Foods Committee, Spring Festival, Foods Committee for Varsity Banquet

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Future Homemakers Study Varied Courses in Home Economics American homes are the institutions that shape the moral and spiritual nature ofa people and a nation. Approximately 200 girls are enrolled in clothing, foods, and home management classes at Spingarn in order to learn the skills and principles needed to make attractive and happy homes. The thought of being well dressed appeals to every girl, and knowing that she is wearing something attractive that she has made pleases her even more. Members of the clothing classes are instructed in the type of clothes they should make or buy and wear. They learn the importance of correct color schemes and appropriate ma- terials. Knowing how to prepare and serve food properly is one of the important ways to keep a home happy. Girls in the foods classes learn various ways of preparing simple dishes, making them taste good and look appealing. Studies in the home management course range from personal grooming to interior decoration, wherein a girl studies floor plan- ning, color schemes, furniture arrangement, and the like. ,.,,..m- m, ww-'H' ,, .ai Don't you think I'm doing it right? Mary Bennett seems to know that her dress will turn out well. i W ., :Ei r 2 fel 3 Cooking can be so easy when one knows how. These sophomore girls are being orientated to their new surroundings. This is their first year at Spingarn, an exciting venture. 65

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W f l l i fi 4 ,fe , N-.ag V K sms., .. 5 X E r , 3 Sauna Q ga il avg? if R Creativity ls the Theme of rt Program Art is an interesting course. The students who take art explore the various phases of creative art and its heritage. They also specialize in one or more areas of creative interest. Art helps to develop creativity, judgement, design sensitivity, and the ability to think independently. Their classes usually start off with planning, discussions, evaluations or criticisms. Then they usually see films, slides, and reproductions in order to do a better job. The art classes often have class assignments,such as art news topics, reports as assigned, textbook assignments, and trips to the art galleries. During the school year art students are always drawing, painting, making various kinds of sculpture, crafts, lettering, contemporary models, while others participate in other art areas such as architecture and industrial designs. 67