Austin East High School - Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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As Norman Clark. Roger Carrington, James Jordan and James Williams wuteli. Thomas Waggener cuts the dough for the eimiamon buns, Mrs. Woods explains to cosmetology students Vivian Hall, Patricia Hatchett, and Reatha Davidson that cutting, cleaning, and styling wigs can be one of the most profitable areas of the beauty profession. Johnny Woodley uses a shaper to run edges on furniture tops. 37

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ocational Shops Gffer Job Training To add to its menu of learning, Austin-East serves a variety of courses in its vocational training program. A new slant to the usual high school curriculum, this program opens many doors for future technicians. After entering the vocational annex, one may go in any direction and find students diversely at work. While the auto mechanics are steeped in the odors of grease, oil, and car parts, the commercial cooking class is surrounded by lingering aromas of the day's diet. The smell of shampoo and creme rinse gives a hint of cosmetology. One may never have heard of building houses or their foundations Within a building, but in the vocational complex many illusions become realities. Mortared hands and fingernails are one of the by4products of brick masonry, While cabinetmaking and electronics produce plans for our tomorrows. With such a myriad of trades from which to choose, Austin-East students are able to prepare for a livelihood, be it commercial art or tailoring. Thus, one of the greatest benefits from the joining of Austin and East is the birth of this vocational program. Tearing down a wall and scraping reusable mortar off the bricks requires cooperation among brick masonry students Louis McClure, Thomas White, James Nance, Anthony Thomas, Charles Lomax, and Larry Glenn. 36

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'gym-wr' .4 His previous experience with a vocational curriculum is one of the reasons Mr. W. C. Bosse was selected as principal of the new Austin-East High School. ,..,.. r . r Even those students who frequently visit Mr. Nelson Nance's office for disciplinary reasons respond to the assistant principal's warm smile and ready laugh. SCHOOL BOARD - Seated: Mr. Charles Burchett, chairmang Mr. Howar Temple, treasurerg Mr. John Humphreys, first vice-chairman. Standing Mi School Board, A plan for introducing R.O.T.C. into local high schools is only one of many innovations approved by the Board of Education as its members attempt to upgrade the city schools. Establishing policies and approving a multi-million dollar budget are the primary duties of the five men elected by their fellow citizens to supervise Knoxville's educational facilities. The administrative staff is headed by six able educators. These men assure pupils the maximum educational opportunities while assuring the taxpayers an efficiently run system. These administrators are responsible for the maintenance of high standards and the continued improvement of education in the Knoxville City Schools.