Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Mr. Brammell explains the complexities of the drill. Vocational Arts Use imagination in your art work. Industrial Art courses have a very important part in our curriculum. Besides preparing for future jobs, shop boys learn to work with others. Under the guid- ance of Mr. Paid Brarrfmell, boys in wood shop Vor completed such projects wall shelves. In machin required completion of trawl, and pruning saw. presses, and millirtyt mat hjnes that “safety first” mechanical drawing ' were taught. All boy T-square, scale, and guidance of Mr. Ro spice and book racks, and shop Mr. Kenneth Pifer utility ' hammer, garden kjmg with lathes, drill he boys were taught most importance. In r damentals of drafting fecame familiar with the instruments under the dvanced courses irchitecture, and ' talent course, was prepared the boys fo electronics. Electroni taught by Mr. Charle Art classes were alk w elSa lfe the Industrial Arts building. a|MjMjMgg|£(]2iuiis included ' water colors, charcoal, pW and ink, afifr sepia drawings. Art courses were he W TOeveloping individual expres- sion, and preparing for such fields as interior decoration, advertising, and teaching. 13

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Musical-minded students can develop their abilities in band or choir. The Valparaiso High School Band consists of marching, pep, and concert bands. The Marching Vikings were led by drum major, Bob Graebner, who attended Smith-Walbridge during the summer for instruction. A guest appearance at Ball State Teachers College highlighted their season. As a closely knit unit, all band members worked to reach perfection in concert band. This group made several fine appearances throughout the year. Private lessons and class instructions given by Mr. Robert Miller, band director, enabled band members to become better musicians. Choir, a music course, is more than just singing; it is a course of learning. Choir members received basic vocal training while studying the works of masters. Memorization of numerous melodies required close attention and practice. Led by choir director, Mr. Philip Dunn, both the Girls Glee Club and the mixed choir performed on several occasions including student convocations. Band and Choir Increase Music Appreciation Mr. Dunn’s musical hands lead the choir as they hum-mm-mm. 12

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Learning of the Past, the Present, the Future Time tells the story. World history pupils often use a time-chart for placing events. Understanding the present comes from knowledge of the past. Dipping far into the past and probing for a more basic understanding of man’s ways, students studied world history. By relating the history and development of all nations, a background for solution of present and future problems was attained. The challenge of some of these problems were pre- sented in the World Week. America has played a part in the world’s history, but she also has a history of her own. This was taught in U. S. history. Map work and frequent films, as well as memorization of dates, names, and places, were part of the course’s study public affairs uiAfc-.n-pd u-ppVU Observer. Teachers of and Mr. Da Roger Schne Current articles on the American Mrs. Linda Bixler, rd Gunner, Mr. 14