Tolleston High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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Emphasis Was Placed On Health Mrs. Johnson's Health Safety Class had Interesting and healthful discussions. Mr. Brown's dally exercise Is carrying film projectors.

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Art students demonstrated their skills In mask-making. Art students admire the work of fellow students. Both Artistic and Linguistic Students display talent in chalk drawings. In Art I the major areas of study this year were development of design, sense, individual skills, and understanding and development of practical, vocational, and aesthetic experiences. Also a command of tools, equipment, and techniques, care, and use of materials were mastered. Art n students gained a broader knowledge In the use of materials, techniques, and skills. In this course the students developed an under- standing of design and ability to choose well designed articles for personal use. Individual projects promoted within each student the sense of creativity. They revealed such things as the correct techniques of contact printing, the developmental process, and the different textures of familiar objects. The students also learned what is considered good photography through composition and techniques. Creativity also occured in classical languages. Latin courses studied various areas. Latin I students learned the fundamentals of Latin grammar. Latin II students participated in such class activities as translating excerpts from Julius Caesar. Latin III students studied the famous Romans Pompey and Cicero. 27

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Through the instruc- tions given by our diligent teachers in the Homemak- ing Areas, students were able to learn to cook, sew, give first aid, and to care for children. These courses also helped stu- dents to prepare for future positions in life while earning credits. The goal of several of these stu- dents was to learn to be- come a better homemaker for the coming years. Making a woarable garment wasn't such a tedious Job for this student. Future Homemakers of America Sewing garments requires skilled In- struction such as Miss Taylor gives her students.