Thomas Carr Howe Community High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Howeites explore science fields from' l Dennis Wall checks the microscope case as part of his duties as a departmental assistant. He and other assistants also help set up for experiments and keep the three science labs neat. Juniors Nancy Adams and Ric Burrell combine their efforts to perform a chemistry lab experiment. Periods spent in the lab help give a clearer understanding of text book materials. If you ask Charles Land How does your garden grow? he will tell you that he is having good luck. Charles, a sophomore biology student, is one of the biology greenhouse assistants. Suffocating odors of sodium dioxide and formal- dehyde are distinct trademarks of Howe's science department. Headed by Mr. William Smith, the department opens its curriculum to freshmen by offering a course in physical science. Here students learn the basic concepts of chemistry and physics. As sophomores, Howeites madly chase insects in the fall and clamber up trees in the spring to gain some rare specimen needed to complete their in- sect and leaf collections for biology class. In fall biology students study the animal kingdom from the paramecium to the human being. The spring semester brings the study of botany to Howeites. From molecules to alpha and beta particles, stu- dents learn of the chemical composition of matter. During the year-long course in chemistry, students try their hand at mixing chemicals and sometimes witness minor explosions. Physics is a link between theoretical and prac- tical science. This two-semester course introduces the student to the world of unlimited energy. Earth science, offered to upperclassmen is a sur- vey course of chemistry and physics combined with a study of our ever-changing planet.

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Jean Anderson and Loretta Evans help Vicky Vest pin and fit her spring coat-to-be. Easter outfits have a special value to these students who make many of their own clothes. The various domestic skills offered by the home economics department are important for any girl to know. The department, under the direction of lviiss Helen B. Allen, emphasizes sewing, cooking, home management, and care for the sick. Another course offered to all Howeites, Family Living, guides the planning of future married couples. Seamstresses may elect to take clothing courses, covering from one to tour semesters. First-year clothing teaches fundamentals and the necessity of choosing clothes which suit the personality of each girl. Clothing Ill helps girls analyze their wardrobes and take an inventory of what they need. The final semester of clothing deals with more difficult pat- terns and materials. During the courses the girls pract- ice as they learn, by making their own clothes and increasing their wardrobes. To teach girls the way to a man's heart two years of foods courses are offered. Fragrant odors arise from ground floor food labs as the girls become acquainted with the many methods used in cooking and learn food preparation. Meals are prepared and served frequently for Howe teachers, who serve as guinea pigs and offer criticism. The course also stresses basic nutrition elements and proper meals. Future homemakers learn home ec tips 5 15' sf Vadette Wilburn, .lean Washburn, Becky Lingentelter, Linda McMillan, and Margaret Bromstrup discover that learning how to serve a meal is as important as learning how to prepare it. After long hours of work Gail Crellin is finally ready to have the hem pinned in her dress. Cooperation is important in clothing classes so Doris Godfrey helps Gail finish the hem.