David Starr Jordan High School - Jordan Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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N D U s T R I A L b: Robert Elroy Wood Industrial Arts develop technical skills which are certain to prove useful in the future world of work. Auto Shop classes enable the stu- dents to work on cars and to gain comparable knowledge in the func- tioning of motors. In Print Shop, the students study the processes in- volved in printing posters, newspa- pers, tickets, etc. In Wood Shop, stu- dents are able to display their abili- ties in creating all types of furni- ture. In Industrial Arts teachers seek to train students in the proper procedures of handling power tools, and intricate mechanical equip- ment.

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H E A L T H = D R I V E R S S E D Leslie Lamont Heiilth Chnirperson -1 , W Floyd Bales Drivers Ed. Ms. Pate Health Hospital Occ. The major objective of the Health Department is to develop an under- standing of basic health concepts. Encourages at- titudes and skills that lead to effective deci- sions on individual, fam- ily, and public health. The main objective of Driver Education is to de- velop knowledge, atti- tudes, and skills needed to understand and adapt to metropolitan traffic. Includes study of traffic safety for pedestrians and drivers. H O M E E C O N O M I C S Mrs. M. Edomud Home Economics The Home Economics Depart- ment instructs students to use nutritional information and food technology through skillful planning and preparation of dai- ly meals. Develops ability to shop with discrimination and consumer skill, to plan and work efficiently in preparing and serving meals, to select nurti- tious foods and to acquire effi- cient and safe working habits. Caf»-Au44rit SquvM 4 BfTvetopes Knox 1 b leospoonj Swe«l TJ low UnAovofed Gekjfine (6 pockets) 1 cup COW skim mik Uiteoipoorevoniloaiiliael 1 ' ■: cups coflee. heated to boiling 3 tobtespoons seml-sweel ctiocotate ctitps In medium bowl. spflnWe Knox Unflcrvored Getatme over cotd mik. let slor d t minute Add hoi coflee and «m ur« oeionne IS co lple e dusolwd. add remaning mgre- dlemv sllmng nt cfiooolale is melted ftxji inKi g o 9-Inch baWno pan and chu irtd licm. b tana, a no 1-lnch squares- Makes about 6 dozen squares. 31

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L A N G U A G E Our knowledge of other countries and their culture has been broadened through our Language Department. Their interest in expanding our views toward others has en- riched our scope of the world. The foreign language instructors at Jordan High also try to instill in their students a desire to further their education in the culture and customs of the countries in which the of- fered languages are spoken. « Shirh ' V Herman English-Sharp Peony Dezen English Track Coach Venolia Williunts English Pnront Communication Divcrsifiration is thv guid- ing principle of the Jordan High English Department. In the sophomore year, stu- dents are educnteti in the fitrms of English grammar, and given an introdm-tinn to literature. As Juniors, stu- dents study a period of Eng- lish literature from undent history to the nineteenth century. The seniors study all types of contemporary literature and .American lit- erature. The comhination of all these programs provide the Jordan High graduates with a well-rounded hack- ground in English. A id a Sipos Spanish William Banks English . ot Pictured Marty Kravchak English Cant. Com p. Larry Fitzgerald Eng. Cant. Comp. Track -Foot ball Felicia Johnson Reading Coordinator SB 90 Program Jacqueline Lyons English Class Activities Mr. Veiie ESL Journalism ENGLISH Not Pictured Hay Linn Cont. Comp. Dept. Chairman 33