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

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Physical education builds strong bodies Something for all is the slogan of the Girls' Physical Education Department, Instruction is given in folk dancing, tennis, free exercise, and tumbling. Many other exercises and sports are also taught. Every spring the girls compete in a track meet and an annual gym meet in which they demonstrate their exceptional skills. One of the more unusual ac- tivities is archery while two American pastimes, soft- ball and golf, are also popular sports among the girls. As the girl practices volleyball and other games, she learns rules and the value of good sportsmanship, giving her a realization of the im- portance of physical education. During their one year course in physical educa- tion, boys discover muscles which they did not re- alize they even had. Through daily exercise, prac- tice at competitive games, and outdoor activities, boys develop physical fitness and stamina. By de- veloping good skills in sportsmanship and team- work, freshman boys who are particularly talented prepare to participate in Howe's inter-school ath- letics. Each spring the Boys' Physical Education De- partment sponsors an intramural track meet in which each physical education class vies for top honors in track and Held events. Freshman Byron Wells checks classmate Bob Terry on his scoring form as they practice basic basketball skills in gym class. Each class team competes for a tourney championship. Horse-jumping is one of the skills learned by feminine athletes in physical education classes. The girls learn several other methods for keeping fit and for maintaining a trim figure.

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Music department offers many electives X fs M- ..s,i f ...sc .T . . - . . fr' . ff set tix:-' T ,il t' ., ' ' MADRIGAL SINGERS - iBack rowi Jim Dunaway, Tom Jones, Andy Hatcher, Dan VanHooser, Larry Carden, Bob Woodward, Jan Pirtle, Brent Landis. iFront rowi Mary Lynn Medearis, Alice French, Karen Kitchen, Irene Cottom, Lana Coughlen, Kathy Vocal and instrumental music are popular electives at Howe. This year one third of all Howeites were enrolled in music courses. The department, headed by Mr. Frank S. Watkins, is very active throughout the community, giving two maior concerts each year. Under the baton of Mr. Constantine Poulimas, the Howe Orchestra won a first division award in the state contest, while individual instrumentalists dis- played their talents in the state solo and ensemble contests. Mr. Louis McEnderfer directed the concert- marching band which performed at home football games and the band-orchestra concert. This year the choir presented programs for the school and at the VVomen's Prison, Claypool Hotel, and on Monument Circle. The concert club, an ad- vanced all-girl organization, was also active in com- munity functions. Pop Watkins, who directed these groups, also directed the girls' octet, which combined the talents of eight outstanding vocalists. The boys' octet and Madrigal Singers were di- rected by Mr. Robert Fleck. The sixteen Madrigals came early three mornings each week to practice old English tunes. This year additional honors came to Howe when Moira Sugioka and Judy Mishler received the only scholarships given in the city for a music clinic at l.U. Stone, Janice Reddick, Diane Jump. The group, directed by Mr. Robert Fleck, gives a cappella performances of old Eng- lish madrigals. Senior Larry Carden, first chair clarinetist and concert-master of the Howe band, knows that practice makes perfect. Larry and other Howe musicians keep the individual practice rooms in constant use to maintain Howe's high standards of music achievement.

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R.O.T.C. prepares for annual Inspection R.O.T.C. OFFICERS - CBack rowj Captain Davis, 2nd Lieuten- ant Schubert, ist Lieutenant Gibbs. lSecond rowb Maior Ed- wards, Lieutenant Colonel Barnett. fFront rowj Cadet Colonel Fawver. Thomas Carr Howe High School has much to be proud of in its R.O.T.C. Battle Group. Cadet Colonel John G. Fawver is the head of the group for the second year. The Howe Reserve Officers Training Corp instructor is M!5gt. Waldemar Mathews. Junior and senior girls are selected by the cadets to be their sponsors. Girls who are interested in be- coming sponsors must have a high scholastic aver- age. They rnust also write a theme in which they tell of their willingness and anticipation to work with the R.O.T.C. The cadet sponsors conduct the Thurs- day dress out inspections and march with the units in parades and at the Federal Inspection. During the school year, the cadets sponsor after- the-game dances, help with decorations for school dances, and check coats and sell refreshments at many school functions. All ot these projects are und- ertaken to earn money tor their annual Military Ball. The cadets spend many weeks previous to the ball making decorations for it. The six cadet sponsors are candidates for queen of the ball. Queen of the Seventh Annual Military Ball was Rossie Bassett. Another highlight is the Federal Inspection in May for which event battle groups have prepared all year. The battle groups, sponsors, Girls' Drill Team, and Howe Band participated in the Inspection at which many honors were awarded. The R.O.T.C. Color Guard is a very active part of the R.O.T.C. Every day they raise and lower the American flag, and display the colors at basketball games. The R.O.T.C. Sponsors are seniors Susan Oswalt, Captain, Jo Anne Beitz, Captain, Jodi Dobbs, lst Lieutenant, and iuniors Susan Campbell, 2nd Lieutenant, Dana Kovac, 2nd Lieuten- ant, and Linda Elder, 2nd Lieutenant.