Brush High School - Sagebrush Yearbook (Brush, CO)

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Students Learn TECHNICAL DRAWING and Applications Mr. Eric Wendt Classes in industrial arts consist of two main subject areas. The students spend part of the time in the drawing room mak- ing various pictures of certain objects and spend the rest of the time constructing various projects in the shop. In the classroom the students learn how to draw certain objects to scale or in perspective. In drawing the pictures the students use such tools as drawing boards, T-squares, 30-60 right triangles, equilateral triangles, and compasses and rul- ers which are contained in drawing sets. When the students are in the classroom they make plans for what they are going to build in the shop when the time comes. The Industrial Arts Classes and Ag Classes alternate every three weeks so that both groups of students have access to the shop and power tools. Each year more and more girls are becoming interested in Industrial Arts Class. If a student wishes to advance in this field he or she may take the subject for four years. This is a fine subject if one plans to go into a field of engineering or drafting. Besides these main fields the course prepares one for reading blueprints, simple drawing and aids in woodwork repairs around the house. Students at left are shown drawing in the class room. Students demonstrate wood finishing. Nate Guzman is shown taking accurate measurements. (Below) Knowledge of operating shop machinery comes in handy.

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Mr. Richards demonstrates the proper use of the table saw to Steve Grooms. Many feed troughs are made during the shop periods. These feed troughs will be used to feed and water animal projects. Mr. Richards, the Brush High agriculture instructor, is repairing piece of shop equipment AG Works for Future Don Osborn is painting a saw horse in shop for a project. The first project in the shop is to make a nail box. This project is to help a new mem- ber with hammer ing nails and sawing boards. Using a square is a good way to learn how to saw a board straight.

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ART Classes Complete Mural for Gymnasium Mrs. Bass, Instructor Many things the art students have learned to do include watercolor painting, oil painting, textile designing and ce- ramic work. The students not only learn how to paint, but before they start they are taught what makes a good picture, such as subordination, balance, and color. If you looked around B.H.S., you could not help noticing many of the murals the art department has painted for the decoration and attractiveness for the school. The exhibits in the showcase windows have added interest and culture and admiration from the students. This year the art classes contributed a large mural for the gym. The mural features indoor sports. Kyla Woodruff completes a still life painting in watercolor. Charles Newport 25