Brewer High School - Patrian Yearbook (Somerville, AL)

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Food Production Chopping vegetables is one of the K i if . nm J. many things learned in Food . Production. 148 Food Production Food production is a two-hour vocational class taught by Mrs. Deb- bie Gillon. Students in this class prepare meals such as Casseroles, meat dishes, and vegetables. They also prepare cakes, cookies, brownies, and other baked goods for people to buy. Students make special holiday foods such as gingerbread houses for Christmas, heart-shaped cakes for Valentine's Day, and bun- ny cakes for Easter. Orders are taken any time, but most are baked and picked up on Thursdays. Food pro- duction also prepares meals for ban- quets, parties, showers, and even weddings. The students in food pro- duction are taught the skills needed to work as chefs, hosts, dieticians, food inspectors, waitresses, or bakers. To the right is one of the gingerbread houses that Food Production makes every Christmas. Q , , 4' V

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Impro ements for B.H.S. Brewer is thirteen years old this year. This may seem unlucky to some people, but for Brewer High School it is not. During the past four years, our school has prospered with im- provements that range from a tennis 'court to a computer room. 1981: The concession stands and ,permanent restrooms were built on fthe football field simply because the lportable ones could not accom- lmodate the people. This is one of 'many improvements the Booster fClub has funded. This was also the year that ninth graders would be at Brewer, therefore, a new wing was built to accommodate the newcomers. The first couple of mon- ths Were confusing in the gym. A ynew gym floor was being laid :because of a split in the old one. Brewer added special facilities to lmake the handicapped more comfor- itable going to a regular school such ias the following: water fountains, irestrooms, the parking area, and ramps. 1982: The field house was built and was funded by the Booster Club. The field house is very important to the coaches and football players. It is used as a place to show films to players, as a dressing room for players, for coaches' offices, and for storing sports equipment. 1983: The band room was con- structed. The old band room was too small, and was shared with chorus classes. Construction began in Iuly and was completed the following year. The building was funded by the Board. Two greenhouses were built for horticulture in this year. Horticulture students sold plants to receive funds for this project. The Board gave money for the greenhouses' fans and heaters. The seniors of 1981 started a fund that ended with the seniors of 1983 to fund the two tennis courts. 1984: An additional greenhouse was builtin this year making Brewer l s , -' if al. s f I have three greenhouses for hor- ticulture classes. The new wing above the cafeteria was completed. The purpose of this wing was to remove the trailers so that more room would be provided for the growing population of students, and add a computer class. The construc- tion of the wing was approved and funded by the Board. The seniors of 1983 left money for the marking of the student parking lot which was completed in time for the 1984 school year. America is now in the age of computers. Mrs. McAnally, the librarian, computerized the library this year. She assigned each book, student, and faculty member a bar code number. Brewer was one of the first four schools in Alabama to have this computer program. Brewer High School was designed with future development and expan- sion in mind. To the left is shown construction on the new band room. Improvements 147

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Home Economics Home economics, a one-hour elec- tive course, teaches the basic skills needed for any homemaker. Students in home economics plan menus, prepare meals, and learn pro- per etiquette. Along with the skills for preparing food, students learn sewing skills. Students learn the art of sewing and are required to make one article of clothing, such as a purse, a shirt, or a skirt. Although the class is mostly female, any per- son, male or female, is allowed to take the course. To the Left: Ms. Emmons gives a few helpful hints to a student in need. s f lrii . W ff f . it M., I lll l l ., W Q It l a tt. W .,,, ... If f',, , i ,.,t .,. ,.., mf.: mmf. . 4. ,,.t.,,i .f W, J One of the skills in Home Economics is sewing, as the girls to the left show. Home Economics 149