Workman High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Industry, CA)

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SOCIAL INVOLVEMENT... Lobos Debate Topics of Dag SPEAKING your mind was the rule of the day in United States history semi- nar groups, Yes, this was where a stu- dent could learn to give his opinion and communicate orally. ln addition, students gained insight into Americas past as it relates to the present Through various thematic units such as Frontier spirit, intolerance, so- cial retorm, political leadership, and foreign policy. In classes, ranging from Geography tor Freshmen to anthropology and so- ciology tor upperclassmen, students de- veloped critical thinking and research skills. Seniors also tounol that in Ameri- can Problems and Civics it was neces- sary to examine opinions from all angles, not from iust emotional reac- tions and preiudices. Department head Leroy Eisenbise ar- ranged tor speakers from the political arena to discuss current topics. ITOPI THIS is how the Tripanzee Planetarium works, explains Geography teacher and Dept. Chm. L. Eisenbise to interested Freshmen, D, Cesa- na, D. Holmes, C. Cass, J. Burt. ICENTERJ DO YOU accept these as true causes ot the Hungarian Revo- lution? queries U.S. history teacher D. Girsch to C. Kuehl, while comparing them with the Ameri- can Revolution. SENIOR G. Hughes gives a WWII talk in civics class, os members listen intently and prepare questions for him to answer. 4. Ag 'Frm- SOCIAL STUDIES-39

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PUT a little more feeling and personality into your work! coaxes Mrs. S. Murphy, instructor, to Art ll students L, Reyes, C. Chappell. lCENTERi LEARNING to appreciate art by the old masters, are M. Erickson and J, Neal, who find some 200 colored slides of famous paintings most inspira- tional. lBOTTOMl WE wish you a Merry Christ- mas . .! chime a cappella members as they prac- tice caroling for their Christmas concert and assem- bly under the direction of P. Shigo, instructor. FINE ARTS TALENT EXHIBITED . . . Media Varies In Fine Art BE professional in all performances! This goal, together with others such as developing musical talent and self- expression through music, band and glee members pursued throughout the year. Inspired by their director, Paul Shigo, they displayed this professional air not only on the football field with the drill team and at rallies, but also at concerts at Christmas and at the district Music Festivals. Encouraged by Mrs. Suzanne Murphy, chairman, art students began by explor- ing the vast regions of their hidden tal- ents. They learned to express their styles, by drawing in pencil, chalk, oils, acrylics and other media. Some also created sculpture and designed mobiles and collages. Advanced classes put emphasis on professional and commercial art and exhibited their projects at student fairs.

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WHACK! BaTTer Carol Dunn slams The sofiball as iT spins around in Miss S. Graves PE class, where eye coordinaTion and accuracy make The difference beTween a miss or a hif. IB. LEFTT CO-ED Volleyball: Mixed Teams compefe fiercely for Top honors dur- ing GPE classes. TB. RIGT-ITT LIMBER Frosh L. WalTon and D. Weich have fun demonsTraTing The Rock- ing Chair for Miss M, Biery's Tumbling class, members of which pair off To Try Their skill and firm up Their muscles. M, mimwomc . . . Skills Refined In Girls' PE l DO you girls feel Tense, nervous, or irrifable? If so, Then loosen up, calm down, or leT iT ouT during your physical educaTion classes. Such PE acTiviTies as soffball, bad- minTon, and volleyball gave The girls aT WHS a chance To work off physical energy noT used in The classroom. Miss Sally Graves, deparTmenT chairrnan, and her assisTanTs also insTilled in The girls basic ideals of sporTsmanship and pride. In addiTion, They developed skills and aTTiTudes which would be useful To Them. Frosh learned Tumbling, Track, baskef- ball, and sofTball. The sophs did Their own Thing in gymnasTics, Tennis, and speedway. Juniors and seniors special- ized in golf and modern dance. They all eiTher had co-ed square dancing, social dancing, or archery. -GP