Bakersfield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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ROW I, left lo fight: Lyman Curtl», A.B.; Fred Bonar, 8.A.; J«m«i Fran- i». 8.A.; Don Lucai. B A. ROW II: Lloyd Woolon. B.S.; Lowell Nation. B.A.; John Frit . A.B. (JomihmaL aIuJUa. jlvsUisl The principal objective of the MECHANICAL ARTS DEPARTMENT was to give students training and experience in the use of machine and hand tools usually found in commercial shops. Through these experiences, students had an opportunity to choose fields which they felt qualified to enter. Instructors placed much emphasis on good work habits, which included proper use of tools, ability to work with others, and efficient use of school time. The department was set up so that students could have the widest possible choice of vocational fields. Courses offered ranged from pre-flight aviation and electronics to lapidary and woodshop.

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dswsdopsudL. The SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT developed in students on awareness of what it means to live in a democracy, and taught the necessity of keeping democracy alive. Realizing the importance of having participating, socially minded citizens, the department encouraged student activity in Teen-Age Government Day. November presidential and congressional elections enabled teachers to create more student interest in the study of America's political parties and their organization. Students were also shown how past historical events are responsible for current problems. Bonnye Deal, Sam Wallace, E, C. Mill , John Kean and Don Robeiky war featured In a panel discuuion at one of the monthly meeting of the Social Science Department. ROW I. left to right: Ruth Neiman, M.S.; Eleanor Frater, B.A., Dept. Head: Either Pinnell, M.A.; Ed.th Fitiglbbon . A.B. ROW II: Donald Robeiky, A.B.. L.L.B.; Don Doolin. M.A.; J. Marion Chrittenten, M.S.: Glondon Roger , M.S. 21

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ROW I. latt to fight: Charlai F. Wood. B.S.; Har»ay Brockmayar, M S.. Dapt. Haad; Ban B. Sutton. B.S. ROW II: J. W. Nialtan, M.S.; Kenn.th Whitnay. B.S.; Harry Hoi-croft. B.S. . ■ iavugJtJL. For a second year in rehabilitated Ludden Hall, the HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT made it possible for girls to take four years of homemaking. Child care, family relations, and beauty and management in the home were some of the topics taught girls interested in advanced homemaking. For girls interested in cooking and sewing, Beginning and Advanced Foods, and Beginning and Advanced Sewing, were offered. This year in addition to the regular staff, three new teachers were included in the department. Instructors of the AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT were on coll seven days a week throughout the year in case some agricultural student had serious problems with the livestock in his home project. Whether a student had problems or not. his project was inspected by the instructor at some time during the year. Instructors also willingly gave up many holidays and week ends so that they could supervise students while they showed their projects at various county, state, and. if qualified, national livestock shows and fairs. Classroom instruction also enabled students to compete in judging various agricultural products. ROW I. laft fo right: Carol St -phans. 8.S.; Tana Marion, B.A.; Mary Waitacott. B.A.; Oaarastaan Morrow. A.B. ROW II: Ann Smith, 6.S., Dapt. Hand; Sally Maca. B.S: Margarat Moor , A.B.; Wilma Tur-nar, B.A. 23