Central High School - Helios Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Mr. Miller ond Mr. Voyce used in the vocational Irai inspect one of the printing pn ning program. 25

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Learning a Trade Through Experience Mr. Hietala and Mr. DeVr picture. ork to pose for Mechanical drawing teacher, Mr. Bennett, points out a fla student ' s plon. AWING S f ir The aim of the Industrial Arts Department is to prepare students for both industrial and professional occupations. This is done through the presentation of information and skills related to various fields of work. One of the courses presented is industrial designing, which prepares a student to enter the professions as an architect or draftsman. Graphic arts courses are avail- able to anyone who is interested in the manv phases of the field of printing. For the student who is interested in working with wood, there are courses which will teach him the use of the many machines and tools used in this line of work. If, on the other hand, the student is interested in machines himself, he can gain first hand knowledge and experience from our excellent machine shop. Another of the many areas available for study is electronics. This field is important be- cause of the great need for trained technicians to build, install, and repair the multitude of electrical machine used for science, industry, and the home. Another class which prepares many boys for useful occupations is shoe repair. The department hopes that it has suc- ceeded in its purpose and wishes that all bovs would take one or more of these courses during one of their senior high years. 24

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Art Captivates Students ' Interests Perhaps one of the most misconstrued parts of our school is the Art Department. When most students think of art, they think only of sitting and drawing. However, much more than that is involved. Art actu- ally teaches a creative process which involves thinking and planning, solving problems, and making decisions. The student also learns to understand the rules and principles of painting so that he can truly express him- self. He is taught to appreciate the work of others, too, as well as his own. This art training begins in the junior high with two introductory courses and may be continued in the senior high with an intensive four- year course. After this, the student can possibly make art his career by majoring in art at college or going to an art school. Sheldon Williams and Sarah Rose blatt help Miss De Loof put up a d play of seventh grade art. Safety Stressed In Training Glasses to leave for the Though only a one semester, part-time subject, driver training is an important part of the school curriculum. Through a combination of classroom instruction and actual experience, a student learns how to properly handle an automobile in today ' s traffic. In the class- room, he learns the rules of the road and the laws which govern our streets and highways. The student gets to practice his new found skills on our city ' s well- equipped student driving range. How well he learned his lessons is shown when the student takes his final road test. If he is successful, he is eligible to obtain his driver ' s license. If he is not, well, back to the driving ranee.