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

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Shop Training Produces Future Craftsmen Our (if llu larjzi ' t (lc|i;iitiiirnts. Industrial Arts, of- fi ' rs o(ational training for students ititorested in he- ginning their occupation earlv. For those interested in disigning. architecture and drafting are availahle. In tiie line of woods, general shop and wood-working are part of the program. Electronics and machine shop arc also offered to interested hoys. Electronics is a more complicated shop requiring dexterity, while in machine shop the student learns to operate the lathe and drill |iress. Printing and shoe shop are included in this fine display of sho])s. The Industrial Arts Department re- lates information and skills to the various fields of work. Mr. Hietala, woodshop Instructor, Is caught In the oct of cutting o groove in the side of o board. Mlutlrotlng one of the talenli of the general shop department, Mr. Mr. Miller, printing instructor, prepares to cut some paper to Q de DeVriet prepares to cut a board on the buzz saw. sired length. 22

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Art Fosters Greativeness and Imagination Contrary to p(i]uilar lielief. art students not only draw and paint lull are introduced to art history and engage in extensive study of various phases of art. Students learn ajiout the arious painters during each period of time and the stvle characteristic of that period. Included in the different phases of art are the principles, skills, techniques, and knowledge of the subject. Introductory art courses are required in the seventh and eighth grades, and the student can con- tinue in thi.s area for a four-year course. In this de- partment, students come to realize that Art is an inte- gral part of everyday life. Mr. Elmer, art teacher, shows off a brightly colored paper mask. Mr. Duquette exhibits a painting done by a student in one of his art classes. Training Promotes Safe Driving Habits Drivers ' Training attempts to correlate class time with actual driving experience. During the class period the student is taught the rules and regulations of driv- ing. From here the student gets a chance to practice his skill and knowledge on the driver ' s range. How- ever, the big test comes in actual driving experience on the road. Drivers ' training is a one-semester course and if successful, the student is eligible to obtain his driving license. Explaining a rigid rule of s drivers training instructor. afe driving is Mr. Borcheski, !- . ill 1 - jl • ixiLwmiui K ii 21

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m Mr. Bennett corrects a dr ical drawing students. ade by one of his mechan- Mr. Voyce exhibit of the books used in his related trade Strong Bodies Help Build a Strong Nation Physical education is a liasic requirement of the fitness, acquaint him with basic rules of various games, students curriculum. In general, the program attempts and provide him with fundamental skills. Physical fit- to get the student interested in worthwhile activities ness today plays an important part in an individual ' s during his spare time and to encourage good sports- life and, therefore, is encouraged through this depart- manship. More specific, the course is designed to pro- ment. mote good health habits, improve the student ' s physical Miss Kiler prepores o rigid set of exercises for her gym do 23