Yorktown High School - Episode Yearbook (Yorktown, IN)

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MUSIC The music department consists of the high school and junior high school chorus, the A band and the B band.. In this course students learn to play instruments of their choice, to sing the proper way, and to appreciate good music. This year the chorus presented their annual operetta entitled Kentucky Sue. It was enjoyed by all who attended. In col- laboration with the junior class they gave a minstrel show. The chorus sang at several other activities, both at school and at places not affiliated with Yorktown High. A few of the students represented Yorktown in the Solo Contest which was held at Ball State. . . . Yorktown is very proud of its excellent band. Organized two years ago under the leadership of Mr. Wooley, xt is now one of the best. Adding to its effectiveness are the colorful uniforms which were bought last year. The well balanced dnlls and formations are the results of long hours of weary marching and drilling. The band performs at all home basketball games, commencement, and various concerts. They are a very spectacular group. Hats off to the band members, mayor- ettes, and Mr. Wooley for producing such a fine organization. ' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Athletic activities are recognized as a definite part of the educational program of Yorktown High School for both boys lmd -girls. The courses are designed to promote physical coordination, develop skill, and present a general knowledge of the tech- niques and rules of many games. It is also planned for the classes to set-up situations through which students may learn to cooperate in team play, share winning and losing, and learn in general how to get along well with fellow students which in tum may help them to become better adult citizens. Units in basketball, voiley ball, softball volley-ring tennis, tumbling minor sports, folk dancing and recreational games have been presented during the school year. The girls' physical education classes employ squad leader organization. Squad leaders elected for the present school year were as follows: Shirley Fuller, Joyce Kem, Joanne Myers, Mary Ellen Warfel, Jane Philips, Loretta johnson, Sharon Childs, and Phyllis Keller. I John Campbell and Ralph Shute, senior students from Ball State Teachers College, have completed their student teaching requirements by participating and teaching in the boys' claws this year. The physical education classes are taught by Mrs. Eastman and Mr. May 1azv. 4

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HOME ECONOMICS Under the supervision of Mrs. Brown girls receive practical training in sewing, cooking, food preservation, home nursing, grooming, and nutrition. The experience gained in these projects enables a girl to becolring ' ' ' l 4 H d F bettr equipped for her future role as a homemaker. Functioning under this department ar aso - an CFuture Homemakers of AmericaJ. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Boys are taught the proper use of tools, drafting, and the art of woodworking in this department. Guided by Mr. Stephenson they come to know the joy of personal accomplishment in the study of construction. These boys are the future craftsmen who will know the true value of working with their hands. . .. .rmmsv so gi A

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SOCIAL STUDIES For a democracy to be successful, the people must be edu- cated to take an intelligent part in public affairs and make the right use of their privilege of voting. The social science department strives to fulfill its obligation in this respect by teaching the history of our world, our country, and our state. The classes use all the facilities at their disposal to keep informed on current events. Special projects are carried out in discussion, reports, visiting speakers, and field trips to broaden the students concep- tion of the social studies. The social studies teachers are Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Kimmel. ENGLISH - . English is the foremost subject at Yorktown High School. Every student is required to spend part of his time in one of the English departments of Yorktown. The primary purpose of the English classes is to educate the student in the fundamentals of grammar, composition, letter writing, spelling, etc. The appreciation and value of good literature is also taught to them. The teachers work systematically and efficaciously in strengthening and im- proving the English backgrounds of the students. journalism is based on a general study of the development of newspapers and of the various phases of their pub- lications. Throughout this course considerable emphasis is placed on writing for the Broadcaster, the school paper. Instructors for these courses are Mrs. Heeter, Mrs. jones, and Mr. Towns.