George Washington High School - Post Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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No, it goes here! Under the supervision oi' Mr. Weaver, Teri Kerby and Hob Vandcrgritf work on their class project. ' 66 ' QQ Shops UHVCII trlcks of trade Producing usable items, numerous boys discover occupational possibilities t h r o u g li Washington's vocational classes. These classes cushion Continentals for the job uncertainties that follow graduation. Ranging from screw- drivers to tube radios, and from blue prints to constructions, projects add invaluable training to the schedule of shop majors. Contrary to pop- ular belief, vocational courses are not limited to those unable to maintain a full academic sched- ule. Boys must have above average intelligence to do Well in shop courses. Once mastered, these courses provide graduates with training nec- essary for deiinite vocations. VVatch it! Leroy Suylor tests the service device I grinding metals while Don DeBo1-dc acts as spotter. ...X

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Where's my food? Connie Farley complains as she waits for Mable Jones and Karen Tucker to serve her. Tailored suits and coats appear With the magic of a stitch in time during the course Clothing V for advanced p u p i l s. Instructors guide the younger generation in such courses as foods, clothing, and family living. Adopting sound methods of homemaking, pupils gain self- coniidence and assurance of a successful future. Boys occasionally enroll in culinary courses and find satisfaction in meeting the challenge of homemaking. Increased enrollment in home hy- giene, home management, and family living reflects the pupils' inclination toward adulthood. Culinary, millinery arts explored No, like this. Mrs. Luther demonstrates to Barbara Pickard the correct way to sew a garment. yu Q V L 7M-VI? A 'Q--..

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Made with my own two hands. Mary Jones and Steve Smothers create useful articles in craft arts class. Artists create minor masterpieces Displaying their creativity, Continental artists line the halls of Washington with minor masterpieces. Drawing, painting, or sketching, pupils exhibit imagination and talent on canvas. Craft arts courses offer students opportunities for creating such articles as modern art in plas- ter of paris and in string designs. Posters made by the commercial art classes were displayed in post offices to encourage early mailing at Christ- mas. Continental artwork, long noted for ex-- cellence, captured forty-eight blue ribbons, gold keys, or honorable mention awards at the Cen- tral Indiana Regional Art Exhibition Contest. The quality of workmanship of pupils entitled Washington to rank second in the state. Artists at work. Displaying art projects, Mona Hut- ton and Bill Case search for just one more space.