Indiana High School - L Indien Yearbook (Indiana, PA)

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lndustrial Arts and Vocational Shop Department: Mr. Thomas Taylor, machine shop instructor: Mr. Ward lohnson, vocational and industrial arts directory Mr. David Dunmire, related subjects instructor: Mr. Elwood Banks, wood and metalworking instructor. One of the best developed and well-rounded courses in indiana High Schol is offered by the lndustrial Arts and Vocational Shop Depart- ment. The development of manual skill is an ever increasing necessity in earning a living in the world of today, since only a minor number of high school students go on to higher educa- tional levels after graduation. The administration of lndiana High School realizes this need and has given particular attention to the development of practical courses that will be of great value to students. ' A machine shop, which is located in the Horace Mann School, is equipped with the most up-to-date industrial machines. Here, students receive experience that will be required in ob- taining a position. ln the High School build- ing, a woodcraft shop provides the pupils with the opportunity of making various useful ar- ticles. Also instruction is given in soldering and welding. The equipment which is provided for the lndustrial Arts Program is the most modern. The pupils enrolled in these courses are under the supervision of expert teachers and learn the fundamentals of drafting, blueprint reading, and many other industrial activities. The students graduating from this Department are not considered skilled tradesmenp however, the practical knowledge acquired in the use of the various tools and machines will greatly aid them in the future. . Left: Boys of the Electricity Class wiring a dummy house. 24

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Noontime practice dinner in the home ec. dining room. Dressing dolls for the Lion s Club Christmas toy distribution Economics Department Effective Family Living makers. ln sewing the girls acquire experience and knowledge in buying textiles which help them to spend more wisely, and acquire a knowledge of design and color schemes. They learn a general knowledge oi table service and meal work, and have the use of a deep freeze. One of the most important aims ot this course is to develop an attractive personality and a good character. ln the nursery school the girls learn better to understand younger children, and learn to care ior them. Their work is sum- med up in terms oi better living through an un- derstanding ot adequate nutrition, and the satis- fying human relationships Which make the home and community. lt gives the student a broad background to meet the problems which Will be faced in daily lite. Right panel: Two oi the girls in the child care group. Another scene showing the teaching of good eating habits in nursery school. 23

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Industnal Arts and Shop Teach Bc1s1c Industnol Sk111 Top left: Working in the sheet metal shop. Top right: Mr. Tay- lor teaching in the machine shop. Middle: Repairing Christmas toys in industrial arts. These were col- lected and distributed by the Lion's Club. Bottom left: Ben Cunningham and Dave Coyle in machine shop. Bottom right: 'Mr. Dunmire and the eleventh year boys in related subjects class.