Whitefish Bay High School - Tower Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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School Expands Fine Arts Programs So, TURN already! Concentration. Seniors get an introduction to music. An appreciation of the arts is another important phase of a well-rounded education. Because of the seven hour day, more students can participate in art and music courses this year. The music department has added a new senior course stressing the appreciative aspect of music rather than its performing side. First semester studies cover music through the 1800’s, and the second semester continues through contemporary music. The art department has also been expanded to meet the demands of its increasing enrollment by the addition of two full-time staff members. Incorporated into second- year art is an art history course, which uses The Story of Art by E. H. Gombrich. The expanded art and music departments expose the Bayite to the cultural world in die midst of his academic studies, giving him a well-rounded education. Fac-Ac 25

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Everyone’s enthusiastic . . . sure! Social Studies Promote Understanding A knowledge of the past, an understanding of the present, and a guide to the future—the studies of history, economics, sociology, government, and geography pro- vide valuable insight. Beginning with an over-all view of world history, the freshman examines the develop- ment of various civilizations. Then as an upperclass- man, one investigates American history from colonial times to the twentieth century. The geography course adds supplemental knowledge to the social studies. Gov- ernment, economics and socialogy cover contemporary social concepts and formation of fundamental principles. Thus, discovering the past, and studying the present, the informed Bayite can more clearly understand his country and his world. U.S. history panel reports—You are there. 24 Fac-Ac

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“You’ve got to have a feel for it!“frustrated Mr. Laycock tries to explain. Practical Arts Teach Valuable Skills Patience, practice, and persistence are the keys to suc- cess in the study of practical arts. The frustration of the first week in typing class, the confusing details of cooking and sewing, the anxiety of driver education, and the mechanics of industrial arts are soon overcome, and with practice valuable skills are perfected. The department has seen several changes this year, In the business area, classrooms have been remodeled, carpeting has been installed, and Consumer Law and Office Practice have been added to the curriculum. New equipment includes a multi-channel listening lab, two dictating units, and eight adding machines. The home economics rooms and facilities have also been renovated. New courses, The Family, and House Home Furnishing were included in this year’s program. 'Maybe he won’t notice that mistake ifl just ... Many boys participated in industrial arts studies, learning woodworking, metal working, and mechanical drawing. Driver education offers beginning drivers a chance to study traffic rules and the basic mechanics of the contemporary car, later applying their know- ledge to behlnd-the-wheel training. For ’67-’68, a course was offered in technical theater, giving students experience with behind-the-scenes stage production. The practical arts, another facet of effective education, offers a break from strictly academic routine and provide the student with useful skills. Chief cooks and bottle washers learn domestic skills. 26 Fac-Ac