Estes Park High School - Whispering Pine Yearbook (Estes Park, CO)

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killed for the future Voc-Tech, shop School offered a wide variety of educational opportunities, and for some students the Larimer County Voc-Tech Center, wood or metal shop provided an excellent chance to receive technical train- ing. Eleven students enrolled in classes at the Voc-Tech Center, which offered a wide variety of classes ranging from agricultural science to machine shop. These programs were de- signed to prepare students for the job entry level that exists within the community or the region. These individuals had to go to school early because of the long bus ride and often attended clas- ses during spring break. Bob Mclntosh was in charge of the metal shop. I-le taught two lev- els of that course as well as the newly formed laser tech class. Junior Matt Meulener said, Ulvletals provides a great chance to learn some interesting skills and it helps to relieve some of the pres- sures of school. Jeff Schanhals taught inter- ested students the art of wood working. They learned techniques in cutting wood and the quality of the woods and its practical use. Four classes were offered includ- ing Woods 1 and 2 and advanced woods. The final test of the year for the woods and metals students was the Industrial Arts Fair at Colo- rado State University. This yearly event attracts schools from all over the state. -rx . ziif ,f.. , Shop instructor Jeff Schanhals figures out grades for his 7th hour woods class. Senior Jason Adams works hard cutting a piece of wood on the lathe trying to finish up the final project of the year for his Woods 1 class. 20 Industrial arts, Voc-Tech Senior Shaun McCracken looks for spare parts while trying to fix a motor.

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As he waits his tum to bowl, Aaron Patton Trying to resuscitate the baby doll, Knute Lyngholm presses on while a member ofthe Estes checks out his score. Park Police Department olfers assistance in the lirst aid unit. Freshman Ron Wach andjunior Joel Day strengthen their arms and legs by giving it their all during the scheduled races in inner tubes during the swim unit. In the tennis unit, Shell Ring gives the thumbs-up to his partner Mark Allen alter they lose a point during the class champi- onship. Physical education 19

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Juniors Kevin Bigler ancl Scott Muirhead work to fix the engine on a Jeep. VWi1 f tmmpww Stacy Betts uses the table saw while he As he adjusts the flame on the blow torch, sophomore Wade Smith finishes up his project makes an even cut. in metal Sh0P- Industrial arts, Voc-Tech 21