Deer Valley High School - Soaring Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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ri ill i Sophomores, Martha Lind, and VICA Wocational Industrial Clubs of Alishia Desanti, further their skills in Americai involves students in the areas Graphic Arts. of their future career choices. l COURSES LAY FOUNDATION FOR VOCATIONAL TRADES s a rule, high school focuses primarily on the world ot academia. If you've taken classes like math or science, you know what that means. However, most every student wants to get a job. y Thatfs where Deer Valley's vocational department comes l into play. According to Mr. Loyd Myers, the education received is Hnot only informative but also preparation for occupations and lite in general. O g y . we-me - ,Nm We-mf..-,W fr ,,...,, -1?-,sw 'ef--W ----- gea.ta:eaaTm,,f,.avfeef -Mg W ef' em ' 'sT.'1Tl,., 'WW ' -- - 1 L N-3331 Y T' , ' K Q I IVV, HI V , GW 'ily T -' 'Q W-.ee -V fQ'fm??M x c , -- ' DeerValley's vocational division A it is also widely recognized tor the education it offers. Students from Barry Goldwater High School i l and the Peoria schcoldistrict attend classes in thelvoc-Ed r my building. t l f . The department also concerns itself with expansion. .Next year, an auto body shop and the completion ot a land lab are expected. The vocational department will become a separate learning facility in hopes of concentrating solely on vocational interests. VOC2 Li7U?AEi7

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1, X. l l 4 i i i i Senior Andy Bennington works on his 30-way radio to get in touch with galaxies far, far away. .ii Screen-printing with great care and mathematical exactness is Eric Goodwin, junior. Perry Siegel, senior, prepares to place wood in a vice during the fun and interesting Woods class. VOCA TIONAL EDUCATION

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'K . OPPORTUNITIES EXCEL IN THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AREA aving the chance to start a career while in high school is I a very valuable asset. The Medical Arts 1-2 is where it all starts. lt's this class that teaches the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The class goes into first aid and CPR, after learning the basics of the body. Ms. Sue Edwards, RN, commented, These classes give them the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of different areas. It gives them the oDDortunitv to see what the academics are like in these different areas. After Medical Arts 1-2, it is your choice to go on to 3-4. The 3-4 classes specialize in deveioping various areas in the Medical Arts. There are 11 different curriculae that students can take. For example, you could start training for dental assistant, physical therapy aide, nurses' assistant, food service, medical back office and a lab assistant. The class is based completely on thecurriculum you choose. lf, for example, you thought the dental assistant career sounded like you, that's what your focal point will be that year. 58 L T!ilQALT ? TION f .W + ,W ,x a G .f H., Mike Kenike precisely measures t frame to his project in Vocational Carpentry. .. uswafufw' sz . . A V Mmwwx... he 'tx In graphic arts, Dave Borrow puts a plate in the press to be printed. hw.