Manual Arts High School - Artisan Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Mrs. B. Kaulman, head of ihe Busi- ness department, is obviously hard at work. Mr. Claude Hall gives a helping hand. Miss Nancy Anderson seems not to have any problems ... so far. Center oi attention is on Mrs. J. Harrison of the Business depart- ment. An example of Manual ' s young teachers is Miss Sandra Geduld. Mrs. M. Persons finds that relaxation is at a premium in the Business department. 29

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A new addition to the faculty. Mr. Peter Perakis, Math and Science Department. Mr. Allegretto Alexander, Math Department and Attendance Office. The newly married Mr. Thomas Moulton of the Math Department. Mr. Louis Block, Math Department, proves he ' s not a square. Mr. Karl Turnquist. Chairman the Math Department. Mrs. Robbie Chester of the Math De- partment. Mrs. Louise Nash, Math Depart- ment. 28 Higher mathematics provides mathematics background for those students who plan to specialize in mathematics, science and engineering. Algebra 1 and 2 are the basic courses in high school academic mathematics. After thorough review of first year algebra, algebra 3 and 4 introduce quadratic equations, simultaneous equations, graphs, series, progressions and other topics preparing for higher work. Plane geometry is a study of the properties and rela- tionships of lines triangles, rectangles and other geometric figures. High school mathematics reviews the fundamentals of arithmetic and develops skills in measurements, space perception, intuitive geometry, informal trigonometry and the metric system. It emphasizes the understanding and use of formulas, the ability to organize work and apply mathematical principles to the solution of practical problems. Industrial mathematics includes arithmetic review, measurements, simple equations, evaluation of formulas and practical application to shop work. It is planned for students taking an industrial arts major. Mr. Wainwright, Math Depart- ment, wails for an answer.

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Mr. Van Ess listens attentively to a pupil ' s problem. Two devoted workers. Michael Brand and Dwight. in serious concentration. A student, Luther Richards, at work in the shop building. s 3pT a jj k »x ' ■££? tr i ' j «i B 9 Bf ■ Mr. John Strong is deeply involved in explaining something to his Electric Shop students. Drafting teacher at Manual m,s. Mr. Alvin Hayes. The industrial occupations depart- ment makes available training in a number of skilled trades. This training program is designed to help the student discover his special abilities and apti- tudes. Pre-vocational and vocational instruc- tion is also available for all those who have demonstrated the special abilities required in the occupations selected. Instruction is given in auto body re- pair, auto mechanics, bookbinding, cabinet making, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electricity, ma- chine shop and printing. Observing a student is Mr. John Archey. John Suderman and John Lucas at the lathe machine. 30