Aragon High School - El Tesoro Yearbook (San Mateo, CA)

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Industrial Arts classes were just as important as the academic classes. The Industrial Arts classes specialized in one area of Industrial Arts and In- dustrial Arts students learned specific aspects of Industrial Arts which proved to be more relevant in lifes' problems than the proper use of a verb. On the top a student becomes intrigued Darth Vader invades the welding scene. by the complications of a drill. Mr. McClure lectures his class on the im- portance of carburators.

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Does working with woods, metals, The students had hands on exper- students, L'It made me more aware of W 9' What Works For You VERB GR TRANSMISSION? machines and electronics sound excit- ing? Then Industrial Arts was the class to take. This class may have sounded like an easy A on the report card, but it was not. The skills ac- quired from it were extremely valu- able. They were ones that will be re- membered and used for a lifetime. We If ,fri xg , James Shaul Charles Smyser ,V . ,, ,,,, 'WW' lrf. I iii 1 iir., 312275, ffv. ' .g ,Q . iiii,, ,V in f,,,ms,,,,.-,, W . Is that black tube really important? 134 f INDUSTRIAL ARTS ience in specific areas of Industrial Arts that may lead to future careers. They applied their creativity and pro- duced something that reflected their personality and hard work. The class broadened my mind to different career opportunities, recalled Fer- ris Kawar, a former Industrial Arts what dedication and talent goes into everyday art and technology that we otherwise take for granted. In Industrial Arts, basic academic skills came in handy. Math, reading and writing were examples that ap- plied directly to the projects done by each student. Mr. Shaul assists a student in connecting the wires together.

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Once Again, Mrs. Tucker Flies Solo HOME O THE RA GE. . .A D THE SEWING MACHINE Cooking, sewing, nutrition, gourmet . . . she didn't ask for ex- perience, she gave it. Of course, it was Mrs. Tucker, the home eco- nomics teacher who flew solo five periods a day. She donned every- thing from an apron and chef's hat to a newly sewn blouse. As for experience, she had plen- ty. For sixteen years she had been an asset to the high school district, eight at Aragon , . . hopefully many more will follow. As a junior l just ate what??? You mean the eggshells are not part of the ingredients? Boy, this rice sure tastes good! 136 Home Economics in college, her home economics teacher inspired her and guided her toward her career. Certainly, one gained inspira- tion by taking one of Mrs. 'l'ucker's classes. In cooking, from gourmet to beginning, students had fun tasting dishes that they had actually made themselves. Food was also a factor in nutrition, where students learned a practical approach to eating, keeping them- selves healthy and strong. Then, in clothing, students learned to sew. Undoubtedly, the home eco- nomics courses served many pur- poses for the present and the fu- ture. Everyone has to feed and clothe themselves to survive, and Mrs. Tucker aided in the ease of these skills. Home economics as- sisted in the future of the Aragon- ian who walked in and out of it's doors.