Casa Grande Union High School - Cougar Yearbook (Casa Grande, AZ)

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Shop-Aeronautics Study Woodwork, Flying Mr. James Metzger Mr. Lee BeDillon The activities of the aeronautics class are extensive and educational. This year the class took field trips to var- ious air bases and air ports in the state. An orientation ride introduces the art of flying to the student and cross country flights to Phoenix show the student the use of radio procedure and navigation aids. One of their pro- jects was to help install lights on the air strip north of town. First year shop is an introductory course where the boys have the opportunity to learn the many fundamentals of expert woodwork. Class pro- jects are required to pass the course. Building trades is the study of various trades in construc- tion. Bach year this class works on the C. G. Mountain Park Recreation Area. 13

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Miss Marjorie Fyffe Mrs. Jean Latta Home Economics Trains for Family Living Representatives from the Arizona Public Service and the Southwest Gas Company have given demonstra- tions throughout the year. A field trip to Phoenix to visit the Holsum Bakery and the Carnation Ice Cream Company was taken by the Home Ec. classes. The Home Economics Department, under the direction of Miss Fyffe and Mrs. Latta trains young people for adult living, which encourages the fullest development of skills and personal- ity. Students taking this course are instructed in sewing, cooking, home safety, home man- agement, and child care. 12

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Mr. Charles Staats Mr. Staats Develops Future Technicians Mechanics and Engineers Auto mechanics is provided to teach our future car owners how to care for such a c om p 1 e x piece of equipment, as well as to provide a good background for our future automotive mechanics and mecnan- ical engineers. As we all know, electronics is and will remain one of the leading scientific fields of today and the future. Many good technicians as well as engineers will be needed. The study of theory of radios and practical application by repairing and building radio units are undertaken by the radio students. 14