Highland High School - Highlander Yearbook (Anderson, IN)

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Maribeth Forrer works with confidence as she completes her sewing prolect in Vocation al Cou rses Homemaking is a vital part of every girl's future. Highlanders participating in home economic courses learn skills and Techniques that are invaluable for an efficiently-run household. Baking and cooking produce tantalizing aromas that fill the V school whether the finished' products are cnocolate chip cookies or exotic foreign dishes. Al- though it can be a tedious, time-consuming task, cloth- ing construction in sewing class results in feelings of pride and satisfaction as the novice seamstress mo- dels her finished apparel. Managing a family and a home includes many other responsibilities. Tact and understanding must be used so as to produce harmony among the household mem- bers. Home nursing, child care, and menu planning all add to the chores of the homemaker. Interior dec- orating and budgeting are usually a ioint effort on the part of the wife and husband so these are among the topics discussed by students taking family living. Open to seniors, this course provides a background that will prepare them for their future homes. Mrs. Wean inspects the work done by soph- omore home-ec. student Janice Carter.

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Mr. Willard Cheatham demonstrates the way to properly handle a plane to industrial arts student Jim Keesling. Mr. James Taylor evaluates the quality ot clover seeds for agri- culture students Larry Burns and Gary Jordan. Students Gain Practical Knowledge by Enrolling Highland students prepared for their chosen ca- reers by studying vocational agriculture or industrial arts. Keeping up with the ever-changing scene ot modern machinery required that these lads be famil- iar with the latest methods and procedures. Field trips for judging crops, soil, and livestock played an important part in the program. Numerous awards have been won through the cooperation on .the part of the judging teams. These students displayed an intense desire to learng thus, such achievements are always within reach. Students desiring a career using shop or drafting skills enrolled in the industrial arts classes. Much prac- tical knowledge was gained from participation in this course. lf the student decides on another occupation, his ability to handle tools and machinery will be val- uable assets in the home workshop. Drafting contains basic principles such as perspec- tive that will be useful in any career. lt also leads to engineering and carpentry, two occupations which call for ingenuity and clear, precise thinking. Leaving on a field trip are the ag boys and sponsor Mr. James Taylor.

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Art, Music Bring Directing Highiand's choir gives Mrs. Beryl Biddle much pleasure and pride. Highland's halls are filled with the singing voices of the choir. 22 Choir member Pam Hedges assists concert choir accompanist Janice Swisher at the piano.