State High School - Analyst Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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ANALYST STAFF The publication of the 1941 Analyst was made possible through the cooperation of the Senior Class under the leadership of the editor, Marylee Manson, and the assistant editor, Floyd Smith. BLUE TRI Over a hundred girls are members of the Blue Tri Club, an organization which has assumed an important role in school affairs. Prominent activities of the club have been: service work at Thanks- giving, a Christmas party for needy children, Christmas and Easter school convocations, a Chili Supper- Hop. and the Sycamore Strut. Success of this club is due to the leadership of Miss Eleanor Dunlap, Genevieve Klueh, Betty Lou Dengres, Betty Lee Lawrence, Virginia Lundwall and the cooperation of the club as a Whole. HI-Y To create maintain and extend throughout the school and commmunity high standards of Chris- tian character is the purpose of the Hi-Y Club, an oiganization unique because of its selective mem- bership system. New members are chosen annually by the old members and a faculty advisory com- mittee. Otlicers are: James Bowman, Robert Torrence, Vernon Dix, Frank Coverstone, Floyd Smith, and Charles Kelley. 'Wa ANALYST STAFF BLUE TRI 0 H1-Y

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SENIOR MIXED CHORUS For a newly organized group, the Mixed Chorus has been very busy. Early in the fall, representa- tives were sent to participate in the All State Choial Group at Indianapolis. Later the Mixed Chorus appeared before P. T. A. meetings, assisted with An Album of American Music, and closed a sue- cessful year with its entrance in the District Music Contest and its participation in the All-City Music Festival. Miss Deneta Sankey directs the seventy members of this group. SENIOR GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Forty-two members represent the State High Senior Girls' Glee Club. Activities of this group have been: the presentation of a Christmas cantata, participation in An Album of American Music, the Distriet Contest, the State Choral Group, and the All-City Music Festival. Miss Deneta Sankey directs the group. IUNIOR MIXED GLEE CLUB The Junior Mixed Glee Club, directed by Miss Vula Starn, employs the talent of junior high school students, who sing a variety of selections written for girls, boys, and mixed voices. Participation in the Album of American Music and the Junior High Music Festival were the most important activities of the year. SENIOR MIXED CHORUS SENIOR GIRLS' GLEE IUNIOR MIXED GLEE

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THE EWS Iulius Caesar Presented By 9B English Class The original version of the Shakes- perean tragedy Julius Caesar' was given by Miss Eleanor Dunlap and her 9B English class, first for a convocation program, and then for the parents of the students. All costuming, including the making of armor, directing and stage manage- ment was done by the students. Light- ing effects and sound effects were out- standing. ' History Groups Plan Interesting Activities New Harmony became the destination of many histo1'y students early in the fall, when an experiment was conducted by the Indiana State Teachers' College to estimate the value of visualized teaching. Students travelled by bus tc this historic country and learned about the pioneer movement there. Other students spent an entire day learning about the same movement through an interesting lecture on the same subject at the school. Tests were given to prove which type of instruction proved most enlightening to the students. Terre Haute was the subject for study in one of Miss Florise Hunsucker's classes. Students in this class delved into the subject from all possible angles, and after finishing this huge unit, discovered how little they had known about their own city until they studied it. This unit proved especially valuable in that its plilrrpose was to encourage better citizen- s ip. Civic Occupations were the chief in- terests for another junior high history class. As a part of this work, students made field trips to the newspaper offices, telephone companies, Friendly Inn, Freight Lines, telegraph offices, and local stores. Learning by doing is quite prev- alent in classes today. Sophomores Hold Skating Party New stars and old favorites were present at the annual Sophomore Skating Party. Everyone reported that fun was had by all. This is one of the annual affairs held to increase the class treasury. Unique Proiects Develop As School Progresses To close a discussion on Chinese novels, the Senior Book Club held a Chop Suey Supper. Food, including chop suey, tea, and almond cakes, was served with a genuine Far Eastern style. Chinese music, favors, and the game of Chinese Checkers added an Oriental touch to the occasion. On Valentine's Day, Mothers' and Daughters' met at a banquet given by members of Mrs. Kelso's Triple H Home Economics Club. The girls in this club planned, cooked, and served a very ap- petizing dinner with the assurance of mo1'e experienced cooks. Colorful Val- entire decorations added to the festivity of the occasion. Two important clubs prepared huge feeds for the school! The Hi-Y dished out the beans at its annual bean feed to a large number of people. Pickles, pies, and celery added glamour to the tasty beans which the boys had cooked. The Blue Tri originated the idea of having a Chili Supper-Hop. At this af- fair, not only was delicious chili served, but good music was also rendered by State's Jazz Band. A mixer, after the supper, closed the evening. Carnivals Make Hit Management on a very large scale was necessary for the All-School Festival. Over twenty-five features, from the mid- way to the freaks, were presented. The Melodramas attracted the most people with exception of the Carnival Restau- rant. A Bean Hitler booth was one of the most original features of this annual afair. The Senior Carnival also presented some new ideas in modern Sideshow tactics. Everything at this carnival de- veloped a patriotic theme, thus keeping in tune with the times. Class Groups Busy The Test Tube was 1'evived this year by members of Miss Margaret Gillum's 11A English class, who desired, not only to re-issue the school paper, but also to gain some practice in writing this type of composition. Although the paper was changed to a mimeographed form, its original, newsy spirit still remains. Early in the fall, after a very impres- sive installation ceremony, the first chap- ter of the National Junior Classical League to be established in Terre Haute, was organized in The Laboratory School. Members of this club are students who have had advanced Latin, and who desire to further their interests in this language and its traditions. Music Department Presents An Album of American Music Music gained the spotlight on January 22, when a cast of over one hundred and fifty students from the choral and in- strumental groups of the school pre- sented an original production, written by Marylee Manson. The program set forth new ideas about the value of music in understanding a people and expressed the idea that all music has its place in American life. Music of the past and present was pre- sented, a hint about music of the future was disclosed. Miss Deneta Sankey directed this play with the assistance of Miss Vula Starn. Important features of the production were: the colorful costumes of all in the cast, the portrayal of all groups of people from the early stages of America to the modern era, the scenery, which was very appropriate in suggesting time, and the lighting effects, which added tone and color. Election Attracts Interest The student council, for the first time, sponsored an all-school general election this year, at which time all class officers were elected. This election was con- ducted by members of the Senior Civics Class who were well-read on the proper procedures of an election. After the new oiiicers had been elect- ed, the student council sponsored a very impressive installation service, which was held in the open court of the school. The student council hopes to make this a tradition. New Iazz Band is Formed A new State High Jazz Band was formed during this school year. by mem- bers of the regular band, who were also interested in playing dance music. This group, which is being directed by Jay Meek, a college music student, has al- ready filled several engagements. The Jazz Band was first introduced in An Album of American Music.