West Lafayette High School - Scarlet and Gray Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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The Commercial, Domestic, And Fine Arts Mrs. Kathleen Lynch adjusts Nancy Mickley's head for a por- trait by Joy Hardin. June Burkenpas and Carol Woolery knit to chants one, purl one. of knit -26 im ifff' Mrs. Mary Jo Abbett gives sewing hints to Nancy Elston. West Side's new home economics teacher, Mrs. Mary Jo Abbett, introduced knitting to the girls in her first semester sewing class. The girls learned the skill of planning and coordinating their wardrobes to fit their persoanlities. The sci- entific side of garment arrangement was discus- sed as the girls completed their three projects for the year. Besides sewing, knitting, and the care of the body, the home economics students took on the adventures of cooking. Exotic desserts and party dishes headed the list of discoveries. A var- ied menu with careful and healthful planning, the girls learned, is the key to meal success. Mrs. Kathleen Lynch's art class tackled such projects as printing and blocking with highlights on overall appearances. The art students found the study of the world's greatest masterpieces in- teresting as well as educational. Mrs Lynch taught students to sculpture as well as to paint. Her class was planned according to the students' interests and what they wanted. Q 2 QQ Q

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Mr. William Berberian and Mr. Gordon Straley show fundamentals of football to physical education students. Training Develops Skills For Driving, Sports Q Lou Watkins tenderly puts the heart in the human anatomy used in the health and safety class. Mr. John Ford smiles as the driver-training car returns safely to the school parking lot. A chance for experience summarizes the Driver's Training program. During this semester course, stu- dents must demonstrate their ability to parallel park, react to an emergency, and drive safely on both coun- try and city road. This year Mr. Gordon Straley, Mr. William Berberian, and Mr. John Ford instructed the classes. Health and safety and physical education to- gether offered a well-balanced program for freshmen and sophomores. By taking health and safety one day and physical education the next, boys and girls be- came both mentally and physically fit. Miss Rose Mary Adams introduced the girls to golf, archery, and gymnastics, while Mr. Straley helped the boys to develop basketball and football skills. Mai i 25- t' L - P Y . - ' ew... 1- I , glf ,4 izgpgz 7' ., qw ..,,,,,,,,,,Q Aj . Ellllllkllllll CAR ,-.l gf. . , CDUTES Q A .xiii as s .eir ...M liiisflgff? illi T .it'.s f Elfiifl K A H Mm itl. W1 212- K -' V, L ' 5' ' 4 , V ' . .

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Give Knowledge Useful To Future Careers Business is essential in furnishing a firm founda- tion for a student's career. Typing, bookkeeping, shop, and mechanical drawing are the courses offered to W.L. students. Shop and mechanical drawing, for those boys interested in industry, drafting, or engineering, are offered under the supervision of Mr. Fred Brecken- ridge. Beginning students in mechanical drawing undertake simple projects, but many eventually work on building plans and blueprints. Shop students en- countered such projects as working with metals, cars, and building scenery. Sectioning and line density were studied when working with three-view drawings. Preparation for future business careers is taught under the direction of Mr. Henry Paloncy in book- keeping class. The students learned the meaning of various terms, all of which helped to familiarize them with the work that they may be doing. Keeping cor- rect ledgers and balancing budgets were also stressed. Typing also taught by Mr. Paloncy gave the stu- dent a quick and efficient means for Writing various papers. Extra copies, numerous speed tests, and many letters helped to improve speed and accuracy. Many of these exercises gave the student an indication of his progress. The metal, not your thumb, warns Mr. Fred Breckenridge s 27-