Kickapoo High School - Legend Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Constructing an air conditioning duct is one of the projects Randy Kipp under- took in his sheet metal class. Attaching clamps to drain pipes is just one of the many things David Radke ac- complishes in plumbing class. X is - . . I ,- pa-I W 3 E.-v.,:,.,, t , New. ... ff' W A -f, i ' 33.1 X ,sf , C.-' 14.-I '2?'i?'f ' fr ,ra .. if P I ' :Mf- ,, ' -L., . ,,,,-,M 1 iw.,- , ,X ,4 n f Xe ,- .- P' 1. ' l g Q . ,Q ' , V Q 2 3 4- ' - 1 .t we Cf t '52, , Qi, Byron Pearson takes a rest after what he feels has been an exhausting day in his electronics class at Vo-tech. In plumbing class, Mike McAllister, .lim Walter, and Greg Chappel learn to use a pipe threading machine. I if it

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iw V sp -' t if-We , Mafia '-.4 K 11 , , .. ,.l, 1 X .4 X t- Hal McClelland helps Sandra Wayt and Scott Hamilton tie the knot in their liberty and law class. Liberty and law allows the student to learn his rights and responsibilities as a citizen, says Mrs. Wainright. -nvwvnw 1 apyil? 4, 644 Z Experimenting Trials uNot guilty was the verdict found in Mrs. Wainrighfs second hour liberty and law class. The defendant, uScott Free, played by Jay Warner, was accused of burglary and larceny. His lawyers, Karl Jones and Cary Peterson, won his freedom defeating prosecuting attorneys, Sally McCord and Chris Robertson. The jury was split nine not guilty to three guilty. Njudgei' Nancy Brown stated, 'GI think both sides presented their cases well. This is upsetting, says freshman Carolyn Coffman to Sue Ellen Askew. while studying for a history test. In addition to mock trials, liberty and law students also discussed marriage proceedings. They became familiar with the Missouri and United States constitutions and how the court system works. Green moldy bread, petre dishes, and other assorted items are found in the biology I classes of Mr. Delbert Viebrock. The course studies population growth and micro- organisms among other things. In one lab experi- ment the students pressed their lips against a petre dish, and within three days, it was covered with mold. MEverybody has germs covering their whole bodyf' stated Mr. Viebrock. Social Studies 123

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of. iQ V 7 Training for a Trade HIt's a good experience because of the fact that it helped me work toward a career. I think it should get more recognition because, overall, I think it's a good programf' commented Mark Watterson, a voca- tional and technical educa- tion student. Mr. Bob Green, shop teacher at Kickapoo, stated, uThere are many opportunities to develop skills in welding, carpentry, plumbing, com- puter programming, and secretarial practice, just to name a fewf' '6The object is to train for employment. This year, Vo-tech has been made ac- cessible for the handicap- ped, said Mr. Donald Sim- Shawn Spurlock lets the power hack-saw work for him as he cuts a pipe in his agriculture business II class. David Morris examines the finished prod- uct put out by the vacuum mold in his multiple occupations class. mons, assistant director at Vo-tech. Since there was such a demand for the courses at Vo-tech, a quota was put on some classes. Mrs. Patricia Sims, vocational coordinator, determined the number of students to be put in each class. Classes, such as auto mechanics and auto body repair, were limited to 17 students each morning and afternoon. Students had to ride a bus or drive to get to the Vo-tech building located downtown. Junior Steve Edwards said, Some bad things about Vo-tech are that when you come back at lunch, there are no parking spaces and you have to break school regulations to find a spot. We also never get to hear the morning announcements. .i 4 Q 5 72 . A. 4 f, Z ' 151. .ff T. , , 9 ina Vo-tech f 125