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

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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

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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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izm , drafting, home ec. 'W Making the final calculations in his drafting class, John Siebeit appears anxious to have his project finished. Glueing the pattem pieces to his glass, Mark Allen begins the first steps of stained glass making. Selective about e ectives Each year many students take the elective classes art, home eco- nomics and drafting. The majority of students who signed up for these did so because they knew that the classes would be fun. Many students felt the classes were very enjoyable and gave them a break from other class- work. Senior Monica I-lasenkamp said, ul really enjoy stained glass because it's fun to make pieces and be able to see a finished prod- uct that you have made. The art department experi- enced many changes over the year, including a new ceramics class taught by P.A. Roman, and Karen Buser teaching the rest of 22 Art, drafting, home ec the art classes after third quarter because Anne McCaffrey took the last quarter off after having a baby. The home economics elec- tives included home ec, foods, in- dependent living and clothing. There was no mock wedding as in previous years of family living. This class was replaced with inde- pendent living. The drafting department, which had no major changes over the year, still had several different levels for the students. Dean Cor- nelius, Andrew Borodin and Mike O'Riordan were among the stu- dents who received awards for drafting excellence. Bill Barlow looks up just before finishing the cawing on his Art lll project.